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Congratulations!!! It took me 6 years of being an RN and about 4 years of active duty to get to the NICU - I start next month! I look forward to hearing about your first few weeks!

Hi bmacadams! I would recommend maybe taking NRP (neonatal resuscitation program) and a fetal monitoring course - both certifications are used in MBU.. NRP for NICU. I found myself thrown into mother/baby. L&D and NICU once I joined the military. The military was a great way to get specialized training and placement in specialty areas. If the military isn't an option -- I recommend trying to get those certifications. A great resource for CEUs that pertain to the women's health/NICU world is AWHONN.org I hope that helps!

sw88tpea - as im packing up everything for shipment to San Diego, I'm reading my orders and am a little confused. In regards to my flight from home to there, do I set that up or is this something they go over during ODS? Thanks!

utamaverick I'm not sure if July ODS filled completely or not. The ODS dates are 12 Aug and 9 Sep. Goodluck with NCLEX :)

Thank you! When meeting with a recruiter it helps to have some questions written down, do your research too since a lot of info can be found on the navy website. But most of my questions were based off the info shared on the website. Such as requirements, commitment and work load/duty stations. Good luck! :)

Anyone else going to ODS 8 July ? :)

Thanks sw88tpea! :)

dumb question - I live within driving distance to Newport (Boston), my question is.. is it okay for me to drive down there? and if so, whats the situation with having your car on base? Thanks!

Tell them that it definitely takes a long time and its a lot of paperwork and running around, but its definitely worth it. Being proactive during the process definitely helps, but also waiting around is sort of part of it too. I had started the process the summer before going into my senior year of nursing school.. i had my 2 interviews and went to MEPS that summer, then each month there was something my recruiter needed from me that was either misplaced, or outdated. Once I had graduated they then needed my BSN degree and then later a copy of my RN license. you would think that the hardest part would be the interviews and MEPS but those all happened efficiently and pretty quick.

Thank you for posting all this great information! I did Direct Accession too and received my orders as of 14 May. I report to ODS on 8 July and report to San Diego 20 August. I'm very excited, and so thankful that you posted this information on ODS because I have no idea what to expect. Most of my friends that are in the Navy are enlisted, so I have no resource there :)

thank you guys! Mintyfreshness - best of luck with the ADN program :) thats very exciting! If you put your mind to it, you can do anything (cheesy but true). I officially received my orders: ODS 8 July, graduated 10 August and I report to San Diego 20 August. I'm officially done with my job here in NY 27 May.. looks like I better start boxing up some stuff!

Thank you Josh! Im sure I'll have plenty more questions for you in the coming weeks. I appreciate it!

Hi Everyone! So I had applied for the Navy Nurse Corps about a year and a half ago.. while I was still in nursing school. After graduating with my BSN, obtaining my RN and sending out a bunch of resumes and applications to kill some time, I finally accepted a position in NY at a major teaching hospital. I moved to NY in December, losing faith a bit while waiting to hear if I was selected or not. In January I found out that I was on the alternate list because of the # of applicants.. as April 16th I was approved and given my selection letter!! I cannot believe it's finally happening. Now I am anxiously working with my detailer to obtain my orders and be commissioned back home. In the meantime, I need to put my 2 weeks in at work once I find out my orders.. and move back home and put all my furniture in storage. For anyone who has recently gone through working with their detailer for orders, how long did it take for you to get them? Also, I know there is an ODS class May 13th but that is so close so I'm hoping to get in July's class. For other Navy Nurse hopefuls, hang in there! Patience is key.. even when you start to lose sight of it, because eventually everything will fall into place!

Im currently waiting to hear back in regards to the Board -- how long did it take for you guys to hear that you were in once your kit went to the Board?? Thanks!

I'm currently waiting to hear back from my recruiters as to whether or not I'm in and if I'm leaving for ODS in Oct - when did you submit your kit to the board? I'm just anxious to hear back from them.