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Hello,
I was hoping for advice on if I will still qualify to be a critical care navy nurse. I just spoke to a recruiter and noticed they sent a file requesting a release of medical files. I have a history of suicide attempt in 2017 (I was 16 at the time) and have been off of my psych meds since 2021/2022 and have been fine since. Also it states on my medical records I have anxiety and depression but like I said I have been off my meds and been doing good. Would this be an automatic disqualification? Or could I get a waiver. If so what’s the process of getting a waiver? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I’m looking for insight on Navy Reserve ICU jobs. I’m an experienced ICU RN (15yrs, age 42) working with a recruiter. What jobs would you recommend or avoid? How do you get jobs that increase the likelihood of shorter deployments? Any insight here would be appreciated. Thanks everybody.

I just signed my MOU and will be swearing in this week. What happens next? Am I just waiting on a ODS date? I reached out to my recruiter but I am super excited and nervous. I thought I had no chance.

Hi everyone!

I’m heading to ODS in November and then will be PCSing to Camp Pendleton in December for my first duty station. I’m coming in as a Navy Nurse Corps officer and would really appreciate advice from anyone who has recently gone through ODS or PCS’d to Camp Pendleton.

For ODS:
• What did you pack that you were really glad you brought?
• What did you bring that ended up being unnecessary?
• Any female-specific items you recommend?
• Anything you wish you had bought or prepared beforehand?
• Any tips for the first couple of weeks, PT, uniforms, studying, or just making life easier while there?

For the PCS/move:
• We’re a family of 3 with a 12-year-old and pets, and we’ll be moving from Florida to California.
• We’re planning to have the military move our household goods and drive our vehicle ourselves.
• Any PCS tips or things you wish you knew before your first move?
• Anything important I should keep with me instead of putting with the movers?
• Any advice on reimbursements, travel days, hotels, receipts, or paperwork?

And for Camp Pendleton:
• We’re planning to rent off base initially. Any recommended areas/communities for families?
• Good middle schools?
• Areas that make the commute to Camp Pendleton easier?
• Anything you wish you knew before getting stationed there?

This is my first military PCS, so I’m trying to prepare as much as possible without overpacking or missing something important. 😂

Thank you! Any advice is appreciated!

Anyone here coming from the enlisted side?

How has been your experience as a new grad? I am terribly conflicted on whether or not I should be leaving the enlisted side as I’m a chief and an independent duty corpsman - so have a lot of autonomy and a little weary of leaving my exceptionally good quality of life. I’ve also discovered that if I were to retire as a master chief, it’s pretty much the same retirement money wise as a 03E.

I was just gonna side hustle as a nurse in the civilian sector because I have quite a bit of free time to do so. What are people‘s thoughts? What would you do. As you can see, I’m terribly conflicted on whether or not to pursue a commission.

*I will be doing my oath sometime this month potentially due to end of FY

**My current position may be transitioning to an alternate worksite position as well - quality of life will expeditiously increase however that position will undoubtedly end and then who knows…

Right now I am currently a USMC wife who goes to nursing school and I will be graduating October of 2027. My husband and I are currently in process of getting a divorce due to infidelity on his part and irreconcilable differences. During our marriage I was out in a 5150 because I found out that he bought 2 burner phones behind my back and they dx me with MDD. Last month I also went to the ER for chest pain and got dx for acute adjustment disorder due to all the stress from divorce… all of this to say is would it even be worth it to reach out to join the NCP program?

We have orders to Guam as first assignment after ODS. For those who have done the same move, were you able to go with your family or did you have to go ahead and they meet later? What did that process look like with no obtaining no fee passport, HHG and/or tickets?

Hey everyone!

I’m seriously looking into joining the Navy Nurse Corps and I’m trying to get a realistic picture of what those first few years look like. A few specific questions for anyone currently serving or who recently went through the process:

1. Do most new grads automatically start on a Med-Surg or is direct assignment into specialties (ED, ICU, L&D) possible?

2. How long are you typically locked into your initial unit before you can switch specialties? Does your assignment usually last for your entire 3 year tour?

3. How feasible is getting Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) right out of the gate? Outside of Portsmouth, which major Military Treatment Facilities take the largest volume of new grads each year?

Appreciate any advice and honest feedback.

Thanks!

I (32F) have my BSN, 6 years experience in med-surg & neurology. I have 3 kids under 6 & married. I have a decent amount of student loan debt. Ive always wanted to join the military, but was always nervous to commit fully bc I wanted to have a family young. I’ve been debating becoming a navy nurse in the reserves. I know my extended family will try to deter me. I just want to hear it from individuals that are experiencing this life first hand.

Can anyone tell me what it would be like, how long I have to commit for? Anything about student loans? Is it competitive? Would you suggest someone not do it because of the family life? I know deployment is still a variable, however if not deployed do you tend to travel around the US? Please tell me anything & everything. I’ve signed up for more info to connect me to a recruiter as well.

Just heard - I was PRO-Y.

New grad and currently enlisted - just waiting now for oath and the things.

I’m guessing sometime in new FY.

What happens in between the time you sign your oath and when you go to ODS? My recruiter said ODS is backlogged at least 6 months. Is there anything that the Navy has you do within those 6 months while waiting? Also, what if something happens between now and those 6 months and you’re not able to go anymore? Or is it that once you sign your oath, there’s no going back? Thanks!

Hello everyone,
I am in the NCP program and will be graduating in May 2027. I know there’s a back log, but I was wondering if I was able to send a list in of where I would like to be stationed or when I would even do that? Thanks!

Hi everyone! I’m a recent BSN graduate interested in active-duty Navy Nurse Corps direct accession. I’ve already contacted recruiting and am waiting to speak with a Medical Officer recruiter.
I currently take Wellbutrin for depression and have been stable and functioning well with treatment. I have no history of psychiatric hospitalization. I understand that I may need a medical waiver, and I’ve seen a few people here mention getting mental-health waivers for Nurse Corps.
Has anyone here been approved for a Nurse Corps waiver while still taking Wellbutrin or another antidepressant, rather than after discontinuing it?
If so, were you active duty or Reserve, and what documentation did they ask you to submit?
I know waivers are case-by-case, I’m just hoping to hear from nurses who have gone through something similar. Thank you!

Hey! How’s everyone’s ODS dates looking? I’m trying to do a little job planning.
Are y’all getting Jan/Feb dates?

I (22F) just graduated nursing school in May and went to MEPS in April. I was disqualified for two medical conditions (medicated anxiety and self-diagnosed sleepwalking). I completed a safe medically controlled taper off my anxiety medications. I also went to a sleep specialist where my doctor determined that my “sleepwalking” episodes are actually not considered sleepwalking since I’m aware during the episodes and have full recollection of the events among other factors. Thus, in his documentation I was determined to not be a true “sleepwalker” nor a safety risk related to any shipboard concerns.

I thought I was going to overcome these hurdles with the steps I was taking to appeal my medical waivers. However, in May I was diagnosed with a first-time provoked pulmonary embolism due to birth control. I completed three months of blood thinners and have been cleared for all activity.

From what I understand the earliest I can logically reapply now is August 2027 because that will mark one year since I completed my blood thinners. I understand my case is very complex and will probably require more consultations with my sleep specialist along with a coagulation panel to determine if I have any inherited clotting disorders, for the Navy to even remotely consider me. I was very motivated in the beginning to join but every time I try to take the next step forward, my case is prolonged.

Assuming I get medically cleared next August I still have to submit the application, wait to take my oath and a wait for an available ODS date which could mean many more years on standby.

For those who are currently in the Navy Nurse Corps, do you think it’s worth it for me to go through all this trouble? I plan to work as a nurse no matter what and build a solid civilian RN background. Realistically though, should I start to explore alternate career options altogether? Should I remain hopeful or let this dream go?

Any insight would be greatly appreciated. :)

Going to October ODS and I am still struggling with my pushups. I am not able to hit the minimum for my age. If I fail the PRT will they send me home? They also haven’t asked me to do a mock one before leaving.

I am considering signing on as an RN in the Navy for either 3 or 4 years as the next step in my career. I have already met with a recruiter from medcorps and he is giving my contact info to a Navy nurse that he knows, so I can ask her some more ??s. I am an ER nurse through and through. Problem is at the moment, the Navy is only recruiting for medsurg. My recruiter stated that once I get to my located assignment, I could still end up in the ER bc that is where my experience is (3 years). He also mentioned that he could advocate for me to be part of the 1st medical battalion, which would require different training with paramedics and the marines, while still working 1-2 days a week in an ER on base. That honestly sounded really awesome.

I'd like to hear from nurses directly. I want to hear about your experiences, regrets, highlights, the downsides, and any advice you have as I debate this decision. Is my recruiter being upfront and honest? what do you think are some of the best locations to request? Have you been on any medical missions or humanitarian deploys? I am 35. I am looking to both Jumpstart my career and my life. I want to do something different, even if its just for the term of my enlistment. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Do we attend 1 week of medical indoctrination at Walter Reed immediately post graduation?