Trying to enter BSTRAP program

[Tammy197378]

I have completed my application to be commissioned into the Army BStrap program. Unfortunately the boards were closed for June..so now I have to wait until Oct. Anybody else going through this?

[just_cause, BSN, RN]

i haven't heard anything - it could be possible but to be honest its a rumor until next fiscal year recruiting goals, incentives, slots are established.

I've heard lots of rumors.. no new nurses for next year... joint dod health care and draw down of individual branches... etc etc. Even if the rumor was correct it would remain a rumor until next fiscal year info is published.

[MikeinTX]

I spoke to a recruiter today and he told me that once the new fiscal year rolls around, the Army will only be accepting a BSN, even for the reserves. I am currently in an ADN program and I called to explore my options. He did tell me that the 2 Nurse recruiters are on vacation this week, but he said that he did have some information on the program.

I guess we will see how this turns out. Looks like I will be entering an RN-BSN program ASAP.