Unakadh

Thanks Athena 55! i would love to ask you some questions on the reserve! Have you served with any NP's ? Was just wondering what type of deployment to expect. My unit just returned from processing troops returning or getting ready for deployments. Just looking to get all the info on the reserves as possible. I have read a lot of your posts and thanks for your service!

I was just wanting to reach out to fellow 66p's Army FNP's out there to see what you are or have done as a nurse practitioner in the Army Reserve? I'm new to the Army and have not reported to my unit yet and just have the basic job description to go on. It looks like a very exciting way to give back to a country that has given me so much! What did you do as an FNP if deployed? Thanks

I just commissioned as 66p nurse practitioner in reserve and was told there were only 3-4 open slots for this AOC and a few more 66 h positions, but still very few. I can't wait for order to report to my unit. I will also be looking forward to BOLC but understand I have to take up to 100 hours of phase 1 online, so I may be looking at next year before phase 2. I have no military background and also have been looking at these postings to see what I can expect to find when I report.

You may want to check loan repayment, I know fy 14 offers no loan repayment at all. I just want to serve and do my part and I knew I would not get loan forgiveness at least not in the near future. Nurse corps is very over staffed at the moment so I feel fortunate and honored tone selected. It would be a nice additional income on the side and retirement after 20 years. I will let you know when I attend first BA.

Thanks for the answers, I was doing some research and it does looks like the mandatory removal age for nurse officers is 62 with it being wavered until 67 if the army has a need. I'm still researching my new role as a 66P in the reserve. I know we are trained in health prevention and primary care providers on the civilian side. I have also heard they can be used as 66H if needed. I have worked in public health as a infectious disease RN before NP school but never a day on med surg. Do any of you remember how long it was after being selected until your scroll cam back?? Thanks

What would NP do if deployed? Just curious. My reserve unit is deployed to exotic MS camp shelby. They should rotate back to TN soon.

Awesome stories! Thank you for your service! Did you serve with any NP's overseas and what was their role?

Thanks! I'm new to the army and all nurses. I appreciate the information and any advice is welcome!

Thanks! I received 4.5 years constructive credit towards cpt, so I hope for a long productive service to my country. Thank you for your service as well.

I have been board selected as 1st LT in the Army reserve and I'm 40 years of age. I will be 60 years old and a few months when I reach 20 years of service. I understand the age has been increased to 62 before mandatory removal form service. Can anyone who is a reserve nurse comment on this as any information is appreciated. I will be commissioned as a 66P. Thanks