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Thank you for your info! This will definitely help with my future plans!

I read that exact requirement stating that the institute must be "accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)" on the Navy's main website which seems to contradict the NCSBN's policies since the Board of Nursing grants licenses to graduates from foreign countries (both immigrants and US citizens) permitting them to practice in the US. Is it possible that they will not consider my application if I attempt to join right after I have graduated from my BSN program? Although the nursing school I'm attending is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (which is a part of the President's administration therefore making it government affliated) it does not make me qualified for enlisting? If I become a practicing RN (licensed and all) in the US and work for a year or two will the Navy consider me then since I've been working in the states? I thank you for your reply po, it certainly has helped me with my preparations for enlisting!

Good A.M.! I'm a 2nd year nursing student (currently located in the Philippines) that is very excited on joining the Navy Nursing Corp. I hope that someone could help me by answering some of my questions regarding the Corp: -Should I join the Navy as soon as I graduate and pass the NCLEX? Or should I sign up after I've gone to graduate school? -I know that active duty takes three years but what I don't know is how and where they station you during those three years? -Is it possible to go on "tour" in the Asian Pacific? What are the requirements and how does it actually work? I have a lot of relatives in that area and it would be great to be on tour somewhere near them. I welcome any feedback/answers regarding this since this is a HUGE life decision. I am very excited to join the Navy since some of my relatives have served in all the different branches of the military except for the Navy and I heard that the Navy has an excellent program medical-wise. Thank you for your time! Oh and if you're in a similar situation please do not hesitate to message me! It's great talking to those with similar interests!