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I am currently finishing my last semester of pre reqs before I apply to my schools RN program, which is 2 years long. I want to join the navy through NCP but I am really worried about getting my BSN. Is it too soon to talk to a recruiter? I'm 23 yrs old right now, will I be too old to join? Also I currently have 79 credits and i don't know if I need my BSN or just 120 credits?!

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Specializes in ER/Tele, Med-Surg, Faculty, Urgent Care.

You need a BSN for military nurse corps officer, any branch. And you need to talk to a health care recruiter, not the recruiter for enlisted personnel.

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Specializes in Prior military RN/current ICU RN..

You need a BSN. Maybe a year from graduation contact a recruiter. The thing to focus on now is 1. GRADES. They matter BIG TIME for getting a commission. Focus on that and stay out of trouble for the time being is all you need to worry about. Study study study and study more.

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Thanks everyone!

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The sooner you apply for the NCP the better! It is an EXTREMELY long application process and the board sits down to decide who it accepts in October/November usually. I started my BSN program June 1st, talked with a Recruiter that same day, began the application by late June and had it 95% done by early August. There were additional things that held mine up (needed a medical waiver for a Mitral Valve Prolapse) and some odds and ends, but it was effectively submitted by early September when the due date I want to say was mid/late September.

Also do not wait till you are a year into the program to start this process! The sooner you start it and are accepted the sooner you start receiving your $1,000/month stipend that is NOT TAXED.

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