Thank you for this information. I will hopefully be commissioning in the next two years once I finish up nursing school. I definitely appreciate any and all nursing/officer info you can give.

Thank you, ODS is like a secret hidden away club that no one knows anything about! thank you.

Thanks for the great insight on ODS.

Thank you for this! In prior Navy and I’m starting the process now to become a Medical Service Corps Officer.

@itsestelarojas4713

5 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Good luck with your future endeavors and maybe I'll see you out in the fleet!

Awesome Video!

Thank you a million times! It’s so hard finding any info on ODS! Would you be able to give us some tips for ODS? Ex: what to bring, what not to bring, purchase of uniforms. Very excited to join!

@itsestelarojas4713

5 жыл бұрын

Sure, I will put together some information and make a video about tips for ODS.

Thank you for this video! I really thought officers had to go through an intense training like enlisted personnel (I'm prior enlisted as well).

very helpful! thanks

I went through enlisted boot camp in Orlando in February 81. Had a blast. :)

Great tips, thanks for the advice. How did you wake up earlier if you wanted? We're you allowed an alarm clock? Did you use your phone for an alarm and then pack it away each morning?

Would love a video on what happens after ODS. This has really been an incredible resource. Thank you!

@jasonkirchick9087

5 жыл бұрын

Also, do you need to know how to swim or can you pick another activity for PRT?

@itsestelarojas4713

5 жыл бұрын

I will try to make a video on what happens after ODS.

@itsestelarojas4713

5 жыл бұрын

@@jasonkirchick9087 You need to know how to swim to pass the swim test in ODS. Specifically for the PRT, you can pick to run, swim, bike, or the elliptical.

@jasonkirchick9087

5 жыл бұрын

@@itsestelarojas4713 I appreciate your reply! I begin swim lessons next week! lol I am trying very hard to prepare for applying once I complete my BSN in December. Then perhaps trying to go to ODS sometime May thru Sept next year. I know I have a red/green color blindness but doesn't seem for nursing that is a huge road block as it would be for other positions. May need a waiver. Not sure what outlook for nursing will be for Navy next year. Will have to see. Just trying to get all my ducks in a row. Any other tips/advice GREATLY welcomed. Thank you for your service.

@jasonkirchick9087

5 жыл бұрын

@@itsestelarojas4713 The OTC Third Class swim seems like the requirement to pass, yes? www.public.navy.mil/netc/NSTC/otcn/swim_qualification.aspx

Listening to your video makes me miss the Nurse Corps even 13 years after retirement. I still teach ACLS at NHCNE Newport 3-4 times per year to keep my skills up and get my Navy "fix".

@itsestelarojas4713

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service!

@peterlombardo4535

4 жыл бұрын

Are you still in? Where are you stationed? Congratulations on CCRN!

@itsestelarojas4713

4 жыл бұрын

Peter Lombardo Yes, still active duty in Okinawa.

@peterlombardo4535

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent. I found your channel when I spent an overnight in the VA hospital in West Roxbury MA. For a nurse it was a bit strange to be"on the other side of the bed!"

Do you know anything about this in terms of reserves? I am a nurse looking to join the military in a reserves capacity so I can maintain my civilian job. Is there any sort of active duty component to signing up as a reservist?

Thank you for your video. Very informative! How did you go about applying for the Navy nurse program? Did you have your BSN and Nursing license already or you went through their Nursing program scholarship?

@itsestelarojas4713

2 жыл бұрын

I was in a BSN program already and was accepted into the Nurse Candidate Program while in nursing school.

So then you live at this place. Very cool, do you get to leave or are you stuck on base?

Can you do a video going over whats its like for the different types of nurse specialties in the navy? OR,ICU, etc.

@itsestelarojas4713

5 жыл бұрын

Sure, I will put that on my list of videos to do!

Thanks for the video! Would I be able to have time to study and do my homework while in ODS? I am in school for FNP and have 5 more semesters to go. Would I be able to use my laptop to not get behind in my classes?

@itsestelarojas4713

4 жыл бұрын

Lindsay Rodriguez-Ayala You will have limited free time in ODS, usually at the end of the day and Sundays. You are allowed to have your laptop. You will have tests in ODS and classes along with drilling and physical training evolutions. It is not ideal to study for FNP while in ODS because ODS will take precedence over FNP. The ODS instructors will not endorse taking personal classes during training but, you will have your own free time as I mentioned above.

When you are in ODS do you receive base and housing pay or just base pay? Just trying to figure out how much my salary will be and how to set up my bills while gone. Great info btw!!

@itsestelarojas4713

3 жыл бұрын

Traci Davidson You just receive base pay because you are not living out in town, you will be living in the barracks. Unless you have dependents, in which case you will get housing pay for wherever your family is living.

What is your average nurse to patient ratio on a med/surge floor? Are you overworked or understaffed? This is my deciding factor for joining or not.

@itsestelarojas4713

5 жыл бұрын

Average nurse:patient ratio is 1:4 or 5 on a med-surg floor. I have worked on floors that were overworked and understaffed but then we got new hires/nurses and were not understaffed. It changes all the time. Sometimes we are overworked and sometimes it is an easy day.

real question - how are they with bathroom breaks...if you have an emergency say, will they allow you to leave formation?

@itsestelarojas4713

4 жыл бұрын

Laura Dolbin LoL! Yes, you can leave formation if it is an emergency.

Hello Estela! My name is Cielo and ive been watching your videos, they're very informative and Thank you for making them. Can I ask what score you need (ASVAB) to get to officer training? Im a nurse for 8 yrs, I don't have experience in acute care cause I'm a hospice nurse. Just wondering if navy would consider it. Also, if I don't get the score I needed to be a navy nurse, I get enlisted correct? Thank you!

@itsestelarojas4713

Жыл бұрын

Hello Cielo. You don’t need to take the ASVAB to be a nurse corps officer. You only need a BSN and an unrestricted nursing license with some experience. You do need to take an ASVAB if you are going to enlist. Scores vary for different jobs.

@cieloantonette2246

Жыл бұрын

Hi Estela, I'm excited, now working with a healthcare navy recruiter . Thank you!

do you go straight to ods ? or do you have to complete regular navy bootcamp first ?

@itsestelarojas4713

4 жыл бұрын

Lexi Anne you only complete ODS. As a nurse Corps Officer you do not go to boot camp.

Where can I find the standard PRT requirement for ODS? (I can barely do any push ups)

@itsestelarojas4713

6 ай бұрын

You can go to www.mynavyhr.navy.mil to look up the PRT standards. You can honestly just google it too.

So helpful-thank you! I’m considering volunteering as a training officer during ODS. I’d love to see a video on how to do a good job leading workouts. I appreciate your channel!

@itsestelarojas4713

5 жыл бұрын

Carolina Fernandez Okay, let me think of some good points to include and I will make a video on leading physical training sessions and other tips about exercise in the Navy. Thank you for the idea!

@carolinamfdz77

5 жыл бұрын

@@itsestelarojas4713 Awesome, I can't wait to hear your tips. Thanks!

Hello Lieutenant Rojas! Do I need to take the Officer Aptitude test? And did you get interviewed by a chief nurse before being accepted? Thank you again for making these videos.

@itsestelarojas4713

Жыл бұрын

You don’t need to take an officer aptitude test. As part of your package or application to be accepted into the Nurse Corps, you will need to be interviewed by a nurse, preferably in the Navy with a higher rank (CDR, Captain).

@cieloantonette2246

Жыл бұрын

@@itsestelarojas4713 got it. Thank you so much!

This is a crazy question, i wonder if the swim test can be re-scheduled if you're on your monthly period.

@itsestelarojas4713

2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately the swim test will not be rescheduled for that.

@PusangGala817

2 ай бұрын

@@itsestelarojas4713 oh dear, I'll cross my fingers that I don't have it during the swim test.

Thank you for your video, it helps a lot! Werid question but do you guys have to shower in front of each other?

@itsestelarojas4713

3 жыл бұрын

Ella No, there were stalls with curtains so we did not have to shower in front of each other.

Hi! thank you so much for this video I just ran into you as I was googling because I am interested in joining. I do have a question I will be completing my BSN by the end of November graduating in December the first week. Still would have to take the NCLEX How do I start all this when should I apply after I get the license? Also, I am 33 years old and have to boys 11 & 8 and married. How would that work? will they be able to be with me? I am completely new to Military, Thanks in advance for your advice

@itsestelarojas4713

4 жыл бұрын

Rina Joleanny Cruz I’m pretty sure it’s already too late to apply for Nurse Candidate Program since you are almost done with nursing school. The other route is direct accession, which you typically need some nursing experience for. The first step is to talk to a Navy medical officer recruiter. He or she will have the most current guidance. Your family will be with you wherever you get stationed. They cannot go with you to certain trainings and deployments.

@rinajoleannycruz1998

4 жыл бұрын

The Navy Nurse thank you for your response how do you find a recruiter is there a website to find one? I live in SoCal

@itsestelarojas4713

4 жыл бұрын

Rina Joleanny Cruz You can go on Navy.com to find a recruiter. However, I just looked on the website to make sure, and it appears that the website is currently down. So, I would say just google “Navy medical officer recruiters” in your zipcode.

Did you receive O1E pay since you were prior enlisted?

@itsestelarojas4713

4 жыл бұрын

yang gang Yes

What was your rank when you entered ods, given that you’re a prior enlisted? Thanks

@itsestelarojas4713

5 жыл бұрын

joe friday I started as an Ensign in ODS. All former enlisted personnel start as Ensigns. Unfortunately, it doesn’t matter that we have prior experience.

@joefriday2403

5 жыл бұрын

How about if i have msn in leadership? Will i still go in as an ensign? And will i be doing more of management or will i still be working as a staff nurse? Thanks again

@itsestelarojas4713

5 жыл бұрын

@@joefriday2403Even with an MSN in leadership, if you are coming in as a nurse, you will most likely start out as a staff nurse. It is awesome that you already have an MSN though because that will help you further in your career.

hi! what is the difference between ODS and OCS ? im interested in navy nursing :)

@itsestelarojas4713

4 жыл бұрын

ODS is officer "bootcamp" or training for nurses, doctors, JAG, and chaplains. OCS is officer bootcamp for pilots and other line officers. If you want to be a nurse you will go to ODS. ODS is easier than OCS. I'm not sure how long OCS is but ODS is 5 weeks. The trainees in OCS have it much harder than the ODS people. OCS trainees were getting yelled at all the time, couldn't talk at the galley (cafeteria), and had to do way more physical exercise. ODS was not that hard.

@blessinga.2406

3 жыл бұрын

I have a questions, do a nurse with experience have to do the general bootcamp and also ODS?

How does navy life combine with family life? What happens if you get pregnant while youre inlisted?

@itsestelarojas4713

4 жыл бұрын

Marthe Endresen The Navy really tries to help families in my experience. If you get pregnant while in the Navy you are ensured safe working conditions while you are pregnant and get placed in a non- deployable status. You are also not required to participate in any physical training tests and get 6 weeks of convalescence leave after giving birth.

What are the physical requirements for ODS

@itsestelarojas4713

4 жыл бұрын

Sam Mostly running, pushups, and sit-ups.

Thank you so much for your videos! I am a 7yr BSN RN and now accepted into a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. Everything is all good except my age; I just turned 43. I would love to serve. Do you know if my age is a deal breaker? thank you so much.

@itsestelarojas4713

5 жыл бұрын

Natalie I know there are waivers for age. Talk to a recruiter sooner rather than later! There are so many programs that I don’t personally know the age limit for each. Good luck!

@culby276

5 жыл бұрын

Wanted to give an update. I have met my recruiter, spoken to nurses in Navy and have for the most part completed my packet. There’s still more to do but I’m on my way to joining. I would be honored to be commissioned. Thank you for the videos. Nurse can go active till 48. So happy.

@itsestelarojas4713

5 жыл бұрын

So exciting! Thank you for the update and good luck with your commissioning!

The swimming is a most😮??

@emiliejohn5543

Жыл бұрын

U dont have to go through boot camp?

@itsestelarojas4713

Жыл бұрын

@@emiliejohn5543 ODS is considered “boot camp” for officers.

First. Sorry I had to.

nvm i asked that too early

Are you still in?

@itsestelarojas4713

5 жыл бұрын

Nurse Brandon Yes!

@RayBoomBoomRoom

5 жыл бұрын

@@itsestelarojas4713 what made you stay in for so long? I'm going to do the NCP to get in.

@itsestelarojas4713

5 жыл бұрын

Nurse Brandon I like the lifestyle. I like moving around every few years and traveling. And I like the work.

@RayBoomBoomRoom

5 жыл бұрын

@@itsestelarojas4713 I have full custody of my daughter. Do you think that would be good for a person like me?

@itsestelarojas4713

5 жыл бұрын

Nurse Brandon This is a really difficult question. You will move around often. It is hard for a single parent in the military because you may have to leave your immediate family or those you trust to help you take care of your daughter. There is also a chance you will deploy and you will have to leave your daughter for a long period of time. When it comes down to it, weigh your career aspirations against how you want to raise your daughter. Do you have a strong network to help you with your daughter? You need to write down the pros and cons of being a military nurse against being a civilian nurse. You can definitely be a single parent in the Navy, but you will have to have a Family Care Plan that outlines who will take care of your daughter in the event you deploy, have to train, and even when you have to work odd hours.