Well if it is true that they are going ahead and doing 2017 boards then they could be accepting people but holding off the money until they are within the 1-2 year time frame. Oh and I'm sure by the time the actual board meeting occurred they had many applicants. There are always way too many applicants.
This might be slightly off topic but has the Army Nurse Candidate Program been canceled? Last time I checked the army website it still had it as an option but I've heard it is no longer available At least there is still the Navy!