kkn847

I'm currently in the NCP. I graduate next month, so I can speak to the application process. 1. Yes, you may submit your application package at anytime. This requires a letter of acceptance from the BSN program, but you can start putting together the application before you get the letter which is what I'd recommend. Once you submit the application, you have to wait until the board meets. How often do they meet? I never got a clear answer from my recruiter. It seemed like monthly but that might depend on the time of year. 2. Can you explain the situation and ask for early acceptance? I'd have all the other paperwork done. 3. Not sure. 4. Lot of forms. Some medical history questionnaires. A security clearance form. You have to get all of your medical records. I had to call around to four ERs for med records from high school for minor sports injuries. I had to get clearance from my orthopedic surgeon because I had two minor knee surgeries. You have to write an essay. You have to list references; I think I had to have three character references, three academic, and several employer references. 5. I think it really depends on when you apply and how many slots they have. They fill slots as the applications come in. 6. I would think so. Definitely can't hurt. Working as an RN? Again can't hurt but you need to apply ASAP. 7. Your recruiter sends your application to the board. You never meet or hear from them; at least, I didn't. You do have two interviews with Navy nurses. Mine was one interview with two nurses though and they mostly talked with each other. Anyways, they will ask simple questions like why do you want to be a nurse, why the Navy and you get to ask them questions. Again I felt mine went terrible and I got in. It was very informal and low stress. 8. Not sure. I can tell you I got my first choice duty station and that they prefer to not have to move you across the country. Good luck!

Found out that I'm going to San Diego, tentatively of course. Anyone else know where they're going?

I'm glad to hear other people are graduating in August! I'm also impatiently waiting for the detailer to call me back. My first choice was San Diego and then Portsmouth.