Want to become NAVY NURSE!*Need Advice!! :)

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Hi everyone!!

I am graduating in January 2011 with a bachelors of science in exercise & sport science. However, I am looking to pursue a second bachelors degree in nursing and REALLY want to join the Navy. Has been a dream of mine for years just never knew what career path I wanted to choose. I have been told about the Nurse Candidate Program by a recruiter but was wondering if I would be able to join an NROTC program while pursuing a second bachelors degree...these programs typically are accelerated (max 2 years). I'm just looking for information beyond the recruiters.. would love to hear from people who have either gone through/going through a similar situation. I guess I am just eager to get the ball rolling so ANY advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks and hope everyone had a nice holiday!! :)

-T

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Yes, ROTC can be completed in two years. But most accelerated RN programs are less than two years.

Thanks ladies and hope everyone had a nice holiday!! :)

Not all nurses are female; while still a minority, men have a larger presence in the military.

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Oops.. I'm sorry. you're right!! I stand corrected! Thank you to everyone that read this... please keep any advice coming on what you believe to be my best route to take!! Thank you :)

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You still looking for advice?

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I completed an Accelerated BSN program (although not ROTC) in 16 months at Eastern Kentucky University. This was back in '02-'03 so the length may have changed but I would agree that most are less than 2 years so maybe quicker to do that than the ROTC route.

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You can commission in the navy by having a degree as a baseline requirement.

You didn't mention that you want to be a nurse.. if your goal is to join the navy you can look at available opportunities with your current degree that would potentially put you in a career field you like, wouldn't take as long, etc etc.

It would be a HUGE hassle to get a BSN (time, cost, mental anguish) if your ultimate goal was to join the Navy, but not in the nurse capacity.

Not sure of your overall intent. best of luck.

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I completed an Accelerated BSN program (although not ROTC) in 16 months at Eastern Kentucky University. This was back in '02-'03 so the length may have changed but I would agree that most are less than 2 years so maybe quicker to do that than the ROTC route.

Are you just giving information, or are you looking to get into the Navy also?

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I too am thinking of joining one of the armed forces as a nurse, the navy being definitely in the running (especially since my dad was navy)

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Given your certification in critical care, and the number of years experience you should not have too hard of a time. Understand that with the down economy, the Navy can afford to be selective. I have a friend that just took her oath of office about a week ago out of New Bern, NC. She had a tough time because the recruiter was not as attentive as he should have been, but with her perseveriance she was able to make it happen. I graduate in August and have already been accepted. Shoot me a line on my personal e-mail, and I can get you some info. [email protected]

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sent u an email

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Just sent you two

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yes, definitely still looking to talk to people and get any/all the information I can!

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