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Thank you, i am glad you clarified that. I have accepted a med-surg position and would hope that the basis of what I learn on the floor will help me in whatever role I assume when I apply and hopefully get accepted into active duty.

Thanks for all the replies. I figured this might be the case. I have asked my recruiter what might make me more marketable to the board. Didn't really get much of a response. I've read around and it seems no one really knows if there is any rhyme or reason to the selections?? Has this been the experience of most here? Also, I read on the boards here that they may refuse reserve nurses from going active due to having a hard time keeping reserve nursing slots filled? Has anyone else heard this? The recruiters I spoke with said a reserve nurse has to apply just like any other nurse trying to be commissioned, but nothing about it may be harder to get in. It was my understanding being reserve looks good on the packet. Sorry for all the questions. I am very determined to get in and I would like to do whatever I can to increase my chances even if I have to reapply next year. Thanks in advance.

Thank you!

I asked my recruiter the same question. My recruiter is a nurse recruiter for the Navy, so this pertains to only the Navy. He said if I want to go into ICU, ER, or Trauma, I must enter within Medical Surgical. I can eventually take some specialty classes to do ICU, Trauma, etc. However, they do not need nor have any positions open for these units right now. The desired positions for the Navy are: med-surge, pre-op/post-op, and psych. Again, this is only what my Navy recruiter told me. I would talk to a HC recruiter in whatever branch you are interested in going into. I was told by AF that ICU/ER needs 2 years experience to enter into those units.

Hi, I have been rummaging through the topics and I have not found anything recently regarding MEPS for commissioned officers. I apologize if I have missed a topic regarding my question. I am scheduling my MEPS appointment for the Navy in 2 weeks. I have my BSN and am currently interviewing for Med-Surge positions. I am a new graduate. My recruiter has told me to go ahead and look for Med-surge jobs due to the waiting list for commissioned officers. He hopes that I will be able to do active duty by next Oct. I have read a lot about MEPS but it seems most of the information is regarding enlisted. My questions are as follows: 1. Is it true that potential officers do not have to stay overnight? 2. Are there different requirements for officers at MEPS? 3. I have read/viewed that enlisted candidates swear in at MEPS if they are cleared. Is this true for officers? 4. In general, what are the main differences between MEPS for enlisted and commissioned officers? 5. Does being cleared by MEPS mean that I will be able to come into the Navy as a commissioned officer as soon as a spot opens or is their still the possibility the board will deny me? I have seen many posters on this site who have direct experience, and would appreciate input from such posters. Thank you very much in advance.

Just wanted to clarify what my recruiter told me, trauma and critical care are not needed in the Navy right now. He told me to stick with med-surge. Psych is good as well, however; you must have experience and they are not taking as many psych nurses. Not sure if this is what others have been told, but I am currently seeking Med-surge for now because of this.

I am also considering joining the reserves while trying to get into active duty. I was told that right now the Navy is seeking med-surg, psych, and pre-op nurses.

ODS is 5 weeks. PT requirements depend on your age and whether you are male or female. There is a minimum requirement for a 1.5 mile run, push ups, and sit ups. I found this site to be very helpful as a guide to train: US Navy Physical Fitness Test Standards. As far as student loan repayment, all that information can be found on the navy nurse corps website. There are different options but it depends on what the needs of the navy are at the time. For me, I feel the benefits of being a navy nurse outweigh civilian nursing but it very much depends on what you are seeking. I want to serve my country and have always wanted to do so. I will do both, as there is a waiting list for active duty nursing right now.

Hi All, I am not applying for the July board. I have only started the process about 3 weeks ago. I have only been able to get ahold of my recruiter once. He sent me a short survey to fill out due to multiple requests. I believe someone else on here must also be speaking with him (covering the same states). Does anyone know how often the board meets to make the selections? I am a new grad and just finished a NCLEX prep class and waiting for state approval to take boards. I am considering taking a job during this process because I have read it can be a very long process and I have a family to provide for. I am the only graduate from my school that is applying although one other gal is applying for the Navy as an RN. I am new to this site and have been researching AF Officer requirements and trying to find as much info as possible. I am a little nervous that I have not even seen an application yet. My recruiter said we will set up a time for me to come into the office this week but nothing set in stone as of yet.