r/navynurse

Have any of you applied to NCP with an ADN, vs an ABSN or MSN?

I have a BS in Neuro and masters in healthcare admin and I’m exploring my options. My recruiter said she needs my acceptance letter to be able to apply for September boards but forgot to ask about specific degree.

I’m considering all my options right now. The problem with applying to ABSN or MSN is that I won’t get notified till next year. That’s not to say that I’ll definitely know if I decided to go the ADN route. It would be a lot less $$ than the ABSN or msn.

Trying to narrow down exactly what I want to do.

Thoughts?

So I’m in my 2nd year and I graduate in May 2027. I was seeing what are the next steps leading up to me graduating. What all did you guys do to prepare for ODS and also do you get a list for the locations you want to be stationed at after you complete ODS?

Would appreciate any advice with anyone who has completed a critical care interview with the specialty leader. I have gotten a little bit of info on it but would love to hear any experiences or tips. TIA!

Quick question in regards to keeping specific speciality within the nursing community. If you are say an ER nurse within the Navy. How many hours do you need to maintain that speciality? If I decided to work in a different field like Interventional Radiology and want to maintain my ER speciality. What are the requirements? If I get a PRN ED position, how many hours would I need to work? Also, how often do you need to do the credentialing process while you are in? I appreciate the help!

Anybody else going to ODS in July? Let’s connect!

Any AD Navy Nurses or anyone know how the need for labor is? I haven’t quite made 1 year but have several as Postpartum and high-risk exp. I didn’t know if they could choose to classify me as L&D without that solid year. .

Can anyone who has been or is currently in ODS point me in the direction of a list of uniforms that will be required to purchase for ODS. And how many of each. I DO have base access and am purchasing prior to my class in July to offset costs.

Hey guys I've been in the queue for credentialing for going on 4 months. Haven't heard anything from my recruiter in the same time. Trying to go active duty as a new grad nurse. Am I just SOL and have no future with the Navy? I was told credentialing takes a month and it's been almost 5 now. Any tips besides calling my recruiter who has no voicemail set up?

does anyone know what i should do after receiving where my duty station will be/soft orders? i reached out to my recruiter to ask about the next steps, such as the oath or swearing in, but i haven't heard back and it's been a month since. do i keep trying to reach my recruiter or is my point of contact the person that contacted me with my assignment?

My last and final shot! I’m officially submitted and queasy! 😜

Got my confirmed seat for January 2027 ODS! Anybody else?!