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DSchulte Thanks for your help very much appreciated! So if you graduate college and get your bsn and then talk to a health recruiter what are the steps for becoming a navy nurse? What happens if you don't make a ODS, etc. program? Can you still be a navy nurse? Thanks again :)

So is there a certain GPA i need to have or how do you make the program? Is ODS like NROTC, and is offered at certain colleges? How does ODS work? And this may sound stupid but is there a less competitive program? (Just wondering I will do my best in becoming a nurse!) Thanks!

Lewis Of all the information I have search for yours has been the most helpful! Thanks so much! So I have a few more questions! (Sorry lol) I just want to be super clear on this. I'm still in high school (planning on doing summer school and doubling up classes to graduate early) and will graduate 2014, so when should I talk to a recruiter? 1. How competitive are those programs? 2. What did you mean by "student route"? 3. I know that being in any branch of military you can encounter dangerous situations, but I just want to know if you have experienced anything as a nurse or know someone who has. 4. Do navy nurses (females) have to cut their hair at boot camp? (Just wondering I don't mind chopping my hair off) 5. How long are deployments? And after book camp then what? Do you get time off after book camp? How do you prepare for boot camp? (If nurse have to go) I see that your in central Texas! I am too! Thanks in advance! :)

Thanks for your response! I have google all of it and got answer to most! I still have a a year of high school left, so I will think about it and speak to a health recruiter ASAP! Thanks again :)

I already asked a few of these questions but a majority of them didn't get answered but I got a helpful response from someone who was previously in the navy. On this post I have new questions and i would love it if someone went on my first post and looked at my other questions! :) If you have the answers to any of these I would very much appreciate your help! 1. Of the four main ways to become a navy officer (nurse), which would you recommend? 2. What is OCS and NROTC? 3. Do they pay for college? 4. Is it better to get your degree first and then speak with a recruiter? 5. I was researching and saw A and C school come up, can someone explain exactly what that is? 6. If you already got your degree before enlisting do you have to go to A and/or C school? 7. What kind of benefits do you get? 8. Is everyone with a college degree an officer? 9. What kind of uniforms and how many uniforms do navy nurses get? 10. Last thing, can someone give me a step by step idea of becoming a navy nurse? (A suggestion) I'm single and don't have any kids. I'm going to keep it that way so I can focus on work so deployments are not a problem to me! I've been a competitive boxer and kick-boxer since middle school, so I'm in pretty good shape. I would also love to hear some stories of your experience or current time as a navy nurse! Thank you for your service and time!

Thanks again for your help! I think I have a pretty good idea on what I'm going to do. I wish you the same! :)

I didn't see the link at the bottom of your last reply but I just checked it out. It was very helpful! Thank you so much for your time, you seem very informative. :) Did you go through this program? And are you a navy nurse currently? Sorry for all the questions I just want to be clear on becoming a nurse in the navy!

Okay great! So I'm still a little confused, is it only offered at various colleges? And do you still have PT?

Thanks for your response! If you don't mind me asking, what is NROTC?

I have been inspired to join a branch of military since freshman year of high school now i am a senior and ready for college. I know I want to get my college education first, so I do not want to join as a recruit. I have always wanted to be a nurse. So I have decided I want to be a nurse in the navy. However, I have a few questions and I would very much appreciate honesty! 1. Is it better to get your degree first and then speak with a recruiter? 2. After I enlist do I have to go to boot camp or is there some kind of boot camp for officers? 3. I was researching and saw A and C school come up, can someone explain exactly what that is? 4. If you already got your degree before enlisting do you have to go to A and/or C school? 5. What is the navy nurse corps? 6. Is everyone with a college degree an officer? 7. I know that being in any branch of military you can encounter dangerous situations, but I just want to know if any of you have experienced anything as a nurse. 8. Do navy nurses (females) have to cut their hair at boot camp? (Just wondering I don't mind chopping my hair off) 9. What kind of uniforms and how many uniforms do navy nurses get? 10. Does the navy pay for college? And what kind of benefits do you get? 11. How long are deployments? And after book camp then what? Do you get time off after book camp? How do you prepare for boot camp? 12. Last thing, can someone give me a step by step idea of becoming a navy nurse? (A suggestion) I'm single and don't have any kids. I'm going to keep it that way so I can focus on work so deployments are not a problem to me! I've been a competitive boxer and kick-boxer since middle school, so I'm in pretty good shape. I would also love to hear some stories of your experience or current time as a navy nurse! Thank you for your service and time! :)