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So far I have really enjoyed my Navy experience! I have met great friends and had lots of travel adventures in Japan thanks to being stationed here! And I love the team of nurses, corpsmen and providers I am privileged to work with 😊

@sarahthiemegoes8718 thank you for responding! I'm currently working at the VA Hospital. Speaking with a recruiter now. Can I ask how the pay is? Enjoy Japan!!

Wishing him the best of luck!

Hi! Yes you will live in barracks but it’s almost college dorm style and you will have a roommate 😊

If I get accepted, I'm praying for a compatible roommate. Or else it'll be like in my enlisted days where we had a roommate when one is E1 to E4 if you lived on base. And if you have an untidy and noisy roommate, you'll be miserable.

Always with you!

Isn’t it just the best 😍 I’m looking forward to Sakura again

Hey! For me it was about three months from when I knew I would be commissioned and one month from when I actually commissioned. My recruiter told me I had to commission no earlier than 30 days or so before going to ODS but I got to pick my class date much sooner if that makes sense.

@@sarahthiemegoes8718 Thank you! So it sounds like you had some autonomy in choosing your class date? Sounds like I should talk to my recruiter about this, I think I had a misunderstanding. Thank you again for this information and happy new year!

No way! You left just before I got there then! ❤️

No! I don’t think so at all I have friends who joined in their 30s +

I’ll be there in Jan, also! It’ll be fun to meet someone I “met” thru RUclips.

Mike forever!!! 🫡🫡

Hey there! Okinawa was my first choice and I got it so the best thing you can do is put it as your number one choice! We have a great need for nurses here so hopefully there is a good change you get it, maybe we will even work together! Best of luck you got this.

@@sarahthiemegoes8718 Thank you so much Sarah! When I asked my recruiter, they said my choice shouldn't be an issue getting (but ofc, I always take what any job recruiter says with a grain of salt) but you've eased a lot of my worries. I can read and speak basic N5 level Japanese, and studying at an N4 level now. I hope I can be an asset to my future team. I would love to work with you, I'm sure we'd have lotsa fun too! But if I don't then thank you none the less for your kindness in responding to me. Stay safe. <3

Trust your gut and go for it! I would focus on passing the NCLEX and then talk to a recruiter or two and find out as much as you can about the Nurse Corps. And then if your still interested give it your all ❤️ No matter what you decide your going to do great and congrats on graduating!!

About 4 months before I went to ODS my recruiter asked me to give him my top three choices, then they called me one day sort of randomly and let me know what locations they had open and I had to decide.

did you get 1 of your top 3 places? what did you choose and what did you get? thanks so much for the detailed answer @@sarahthiemegoes8718

Hello benthiesen! I don’t know if I can speak to how competitive it is to be accepted as I do now know how many applicants are turned away. I do know they take into consideration a few things including letters of recommendation (required), your motivational essay, the interview process (I had two), and weather or not you pass medical. Hope this helps best of luck to you both!

Nope!

So sorry for the late reply, somehow I missed your comment! First, if the Navy has always been in your mind then it sounds like you have a true calling and should pursue your dream! They will ask for your college GPA and transcripts, and while I am not in recruiting I think these are more for record keeping purposes. I don't know how competitive it is from a statistics standpoint, but I would say to stand out, be genuine and honest about your capabilities and ambitions. Remember, YOU have a lot to bring to the table so let them know that! Tell them how excited you are to serve and that alone will put you ahead of others. Best of luck I'm rooting for you!

Hi there! During my experience there were individuals who brought a large suitcase and were able to leave them locked in an extra room at the end of the hall. The things you use on your day to day will need to be locked in your locker, and your locker MUST be locked (or they will throw everything on the floor). You are able to use your phone during the day at appropriate times and I also brought my laptop. Hope this helps!

Yes, but the time you need is based of age and gender which you can look up online.

I started by contacting my local Navy recruiting office, they took down my information and connected me with a nurse recruiter who walked me through the process. You can start here www.navy.com/careers/nursing

Yes! You are able to use your phone at the appropriate times, and the course was 5 weeks. :)

@@sarahthiemegoes8718 Thank you.. All info in your channel are informative.. More power!!

Mary this warms my heart and I'm so excited you are headed for RIV!! I hope that you enjoy your time there as much as I did and study hard! I can't wait to see what big things life has in store for you <3 Follow me on insta (sarahthiemegoes) if you want so I can see your journey!

@@sarahthiemegoes8718 I don’t have an Instagram but is there a good email I could contact you at?

@@mare250 I decided to make an email account along with my channel so that you and other individuals can ask questions! You can reach out to me at sarathiemegoes@gmail.com <3

Thinking of joining as an occupational therapist, did you ever join? If so, I’d love to talk some more!

Hi Ramen! I did not have prior service before ODS so I don't have anything to compare it too. From what I have heard from other prior service members that did go through ODS with me however, it was much better hahaha. Best of luck!

ODS is not boot camp in any way. There are aspects of "boot camp" that you will go through but ODS is more drinking from the fire hydrant of information that is getting thrown at you on what is expected as an Officer in the Navy. With being prior service, ODS was not nerve racking since I already expected the falling into formation, knowing how to march, getting immunizations, blood draws, and the "death by powerpoint", early days, PT

You can bring your boots but you will probably have to wear the same black boots as everyone else. If you have prior uniforms you can bring them and hand them in your locker when checking in or store them in your sea bag whatever works the best for you.

Hi Sam! There were many new grad nurses in my ODS class and I also work with nurses who joined the Navy right after nursing school. I'd say if you want to go right in, GO FOR IT! The Navy will teach you and support you as a new grad. While I went in with some civilian experience that doesn't mean you have too. Good luck with your decision <3

@@sarahthiemegoes8718 this is what i needed to hear. Thank you SO much <3

Hi Shameka! I stayed at APA Hotel Shibuya Dogenzakaue and booked with Expedia, here is the link :) I'll add the link to the description!

Yoyogi Park!

Nope none of those!

Thank you!

Congratulations! Wishing you all the best and maybe I'll see you out there!

Aww thank you so much!! Most of my music I download from RUclips or royalty free websites online, though most of the music in this video is from RUclips. Hope that helps! :)

Hello Samiha, the answer to your question is YES! If you are unable to pass the initial swim qualification they will work with you to teach you how to swim. Generally those who needed extra support went as a group early in the morning for additional teaching! This also provided a collateral opportunity for stronger swimmers who wanted to assist with teaching.

@@sarahthiemegoes8718 thank you so much!! that is such a relief haha

Can I bring my Apple Watch?

Hello Bassma! Usually we did see sort of running each morning during PT and it would be something like a 20 minute sustained run that you do at your own pace! We didn't usually run on the weekends. There were some other runs too, but nothing was ever more than a few miles or that difficult in my opinion.

@@sarahthiemegoes8718 thank you! guidance online said upwards of 4.5 miles a day by weeks 4-5 and I was like that's a bit much but good to know!

@@bassmamancilla7803 I wonder if they changed it! When I was there it definitely didn't seem like we ran that many miles a day!

Yes! You will need to pass the third class swim qualification which includes a deep water jump, 50 yard swim (any stoke), floating on your back or prone, and shirt/ trouser inflation.

I have a few follow-up questions for you, so I'm just wondering if you still monitor this thread. Thank you so much.

Hello Anh! Great questions. The vaccines you get will depend on your vaccination records and what you are up to date on already. It will also depend on if you are going OCONUS. I was given the Japanese encephalitis and typhoid for example where as many of my class mates weren't. As far as medical exams go you will get your teeth, eyes, and ears check but other than that I did not have a head to toe physical. If you already made it through MEPS you likely won't be disqualified for anything they find at ODS. Hope this helps!

@@sarahthiemegoes8718 thank you for the insight!! If I am deployed, I have a longer term plan in place to have coverage for my office; it’s just hard to have a short term temp for when I go to training. I hope I’ll meet other reservists who are in the same situation as me!

@@anhdang9155 Good luck

Hi Valerie! We did have some PA's (a good handful) in my ODS class. I don't know much about the PA program specifics, but I do know they went to ODS and I assume also have the opportunity to direct commission. I would reach out to a Navy recruiter to get more specific information. Hope this helps and best of luck!

Hello Macy! I am not quite sure I understand your question. What exam are you taking and were you going enlisted or direct commission?

I am taking the OAR I believe it will be enlisted officer.