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Awesome job! Any tips for the rest of us? I'm taking it next month and then a re-do in Jan if needed 😬

anchorRN,I think I can Pm now. I will try doing that.

Thanks Jfratian! Are you in the NC? I miss some of the RN's and CNM's I used to work for... MD's too! It was such a great time. I regret not taking advantage of everything I should have. Hindsight is 20/20. Crossing my fingers I can serve again someday.

I got out in 2005 with almost 8 years in. So I guess I would need a little over 12 to retire. Is that how prior service factors in?

Thank you so much for sharing your story. It's just nice to read someone's experience and get a feel for the whole thing. Wow, lengthy process indeed. I figured as much. I do really want it though. My hubby is an E-7 and can retire in 4 years so I want to carry the torch for a bit after he's done. Not sure I would stay in for 20 but its always been a dream of mine. I wish I could get in touch with your HM1 recruiter. I'm curious to see who is going to call me tomorrow. From what I've been reading it looks like right now they are only really accepting NCP and they aren't really looking at any DA's unless you have a specialty (PeriOR is most recent). I'm sure they loved you because of your critical care! You are lucky to have all your schooling done. I need a few more science pre-req's and then I can apply somewhere. I've been looking into a Veteran's BSN at a few places...heard of that? I just discovered it the other day online. I hope they take a ton of my military education and experience into consideration! That would cut off a lot of time. They said that is the point of the VBSN..so we'll see. That's interesting about the "new" dd214. Well, I've been out for awhile so I'm sure mine is ancient! Lol! Do you have any kids? How long have you been out? Is your spouse active duty? What was MEPS like? Same as before? What was the interview like and with whom? Thanks for taking all my questions! You ROCK!

Congratulations! I am looking into their Veteran BSN. I still need a lot of science prereqs though! What kind of grades did you have? Do you know how many are in your class?

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention I live up here in Newport where ODS is. Would love to meet you while you are up here! I hear the training is pretty casual...(from some OCS students..LOL! ) so you'll probably have time for a visit! btw, my name is Andi. :-)

Awesome, thanks. So I see from your screen name that you were an HM? So was I! I was in for about 8 years and got out as a brand spankin' new HM2. It was for love...of course! Lol! So anyway, fast forward all these milspouse years and 3 kids later and I actually have a dream/goal to go back in! So we'll see where this takes me. It's funny. On almost every single one of my evals I was always recommended for the MECP or some other commissioning program. Talk about irony. So, I am at the very beginning of the process. Just trying to get my ducks in a row to apply for a BSN program (we are headed to VA so looking there). The Navy has contacted me for "more info"(personal questions, ht and wt., tattoos, sep. date...etc.) and said a MO Recruiter would be calling me back in 48-72 hrs. I'm assuming I have to be in a program before they'll even get serious though. What was your experience like? I'm assuming you were NC DA? I'm hoping I can get things in order and the ball rolling within the next year...I'm not getting any younger! :-) So how was your initial experience with them? What route did you go? I'll take your whole story if you have time! LOL!

Considering this BSN Program. How is it? Have you all had a good experience? Any info is greatly appreciated! -Andi

I am considering the TN-ODU Dual enrollment program. How is it going for you all so far? Any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated.

Did you find out yet? TCC is one of my future prospects so I was wondering if you could give some feedback on how your experience with them has been. Thanks a bunch! :-)

Wish I could help but just wanted to congratulate you. Congratulations on being selected! Did you end up getting everything figured out? When do you report for ODS? I am at the beginning of the process. Would love to ask you some questions of you have time. :-)

JDorm40, did you get into your BSN program? I'm starting the process and I'm nervous I'll never get accepted to one the way some people make it sound! Lol! Would love to hear your story if you get a chance. Also, did you ever get the info you needed about the Navy? I'm also looking into it... mostly the Nurse Candidate Program.

Thanks for your response Oaktree! :-) I went to the Navy Healthcare page and scrolled down on the feed a bit. Found out they are currently focused on NROTC and NCP candidates. I am at the very beginning of my process... Which is why I want to make sure I have all the correct info. I was an HM for almost 8 years. Got out to have babies and live the dependent life ;-). Now that my kids are older I feel like I can finally focus on achieving my dream of being a Navy Nurse. Here's to Hope!

anchorRN I would love to ask you some questions! I can't private message right now because I haven't made 15 comments yet. :-(