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  1. LPN (or ADN RN) to Corpsman/Medic?

    My 2 cents: Talk to a recruiter to scope out if the HM (Hospital Corpsman) rate has any openings. I have great respect for nurses who start out as Corpsman and then become commissioned in the Nurse...
  2. Navy or Army Nursing Candidate Program

    The NCP program has become a highly competitive program. There are hundreds of applicants, but typically 50~60 spots. Maintain your GPA, and be involved in leadership opportunities; that will make you...
  3. Navy Nurse Corps... Should I or Shouldn't I??? Need help!

    Hello there SeminoleNurse90, I would say to talk to a nurse recruiter. You would go through as Direct Commission Officer (DCO) and go through ODS, which is a 5 week course. Your interest in...
  4. diagnostic tests that require npo

    A weird one I learned about the other day - Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) - this lab requires no vitamins/alcohol within 24 hours and NPO after
  5. Am I a good fit for the Navy?

    The Navy is the place for you. If you are ready to serve your country all around the world and be willing to move at a moment's notice then this is your calling. As an experienced BSN, you will become...
  6. Ods hhg

    Hello staugnurse, I recently completed ODS in August. I felt a little confused about the whole process, so I'd like to clear up some uncertainties that I had felt before, just like you are feeling...
  7. Your job record is fine. I was accepted with prior job titles like "Party Expert" and "Nursing tutor." My first real job was as a PCT in a hospital for 6 months. Your GPA is also excellent. Like...
  8. Thinking about becoming Navy Nurse (officer)

    Hello Smurfette752, I wish I could provide you with all of the correct terminology for what I have heard through various sources. I heard at first that single mothers could not join, however, I...
  9. 2012 NCP Graduates, any news about ODS?

    I'll be headed to ODS on 12 Aug as well. However, I'm headed to NMC San
  10. NAVY ODS

    Hi Nina, I will be headed to the August ODS as well. I'm currently training by running daily and reviewing the material that we will learn: Ranks for Navy & Marines, Sailor's Creed, Anchors...
  11. ODS aug. 2012 and stationed at NAS Jacksonville

    I will be headed to the August ODS as well but I will be stationed at NMCSD/Balboa - San Diego. See ya'll in
  12. Navy NCP interview advice

    Hello, I was in the NCP program and just accepted my commission. I had 2 interviews, one by phone and the other was in person. The in-person interview was at a Starbucks and was relaxed. The...
  13. New Grad Nurse Residency Interview

    Here are some typical questions they may ask you: How was your travel to the hospital? Tell me about yourself? When can you start? Give me an example of how you used critical thinking to resolve a...
  14. Places to live near the big 3

    I'm currently in the NCP program. I will not receive orders until after I pass NCLEX, not after
  15. Navy Nurse Canidate program

    I would also clarify with the recruiter that you are going through an RN to BSN
  16. BSN Student wants to enter the U.S. Navy.

    My parents were RN immigrants from the Philippines. A classmate of theirs wanted to be in the US Navy as a nurse so they went to an accredited University and finished a master's degree r/t nursing and...
  17. Hello CynRN11, I will be entering the Navy as a Ensign and a new graduate nurse. I'm guessing you had entered the Navy with prior experience. As a junior officer, what is the scope of leadership for a...
  18. 8 Jul ODS

    Has the July ODS class filled up? ATT took too long to process; taking the NCLEX in 10 days...thus putting everything on
  19. 2012 NCP Graduates, any news about ODS?

    Here are the dates for ODS 2012 found on this website: Officer Development School (ODS)[TABLE=width: 547] [TR] [TD]CLASS 12080[/TD] [TD]START: 10 JUN 12[/TD] [TD]END: 13 JUL 12[/TD] [/TR] [TR]...
  20. Navy Nurse

    hello, most of the information can be found here: officer training command, home of navy ocs - ods - program overview 1. training consists of daily pt: [color=#525252]while at ods you will complete...
  21. 2012 NCP Graduates, any news about ODS?

    Hey everyone, I just graduated this May and negotiated orders with LCDR Gomez in April. I was told that I would be stationed at my first choice, San Diego. Although I was reading here on the forums...
  22. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    Hello Jmag1213, As an NCP candidate, I consulted with CDR Smith, the registrar for the HPSP program in Bethesda. I told her my interest and strengths that I have working in pediatrics and she told me...
  23. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    Hello navyman7, It's been a while, but I wanted to thank you for your advice. I'm currently studying for the NCLEX. I did negotiate my orders with the detailer and I will be stationed in San Diego....
  24. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    Hello navyman7, I'm currently in the NCP program and set to graduate in May. I've been told not to contact my recruiter until mid-March regarding my orders. I've been getting a lot of questions from...