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Thank actingnurse! Is there an np scholarship too? Is that what you were describing or is if you are an np & sign up? Great info!

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They have scholarships if you get accepted into the following programs:

Pediatric NP

Mental Health NP

Womens Health NP

Family NP

CRNA

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There may have been a time that WLS could have gotten a waiver. But at the rate the Armed Forces are downsizing their strength, waivers are almost impossible to come by. If this is something you want to do don't be afraid to advocate for yourself. The regulations on what is allowed changed based on the needs of the Armed Services, and each branch will operate a little differently. So while you might get a 'no' answer right now it could change in the future. Overall, I think the Air Force will be the most lenient on their standards.

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My surgeon just got someone in recently (Air Force) that had sleeve, the district recruiter for health services said it wont be an issue, plus the local nurse recruiter said hes gotten a guy in that had bypass so im hoping im good

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@@actingnurse It has been a couple of years since your original post. I was wondering if you ever gained any more info on a waiver?

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Hey guys! Did anyone figure out if you can join after vsg?? I'm prior service Army of 4 years. Couldn't reenlist because of my weight. I'm thinking about reenlisting again.

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I'm not the OP but I was following his progress with interest. I don't think it worked in the end. The military is trying to downsize currently; whereas a few years ago, they were trying to bring in as many people as they could.

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Know this is an old post but I'm really curious of the outcome. I'm 9mpo and I've really got my heart set on enlisting airforce as at least an E4. I have a degree and have been a civil service employee the last 10 years. I'm so close to goal, 40lbs to the requirement with my height. I even stopped work on my tattoo 1/2 sleeve to qualify. and new updates?

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