This covers the basics- if there is anything I may be missing let me know so the newbies getting in have everything they need beforehand. Of course this is a whole new world so it is impossible to add everything you will need to know along the way but this should be most of the upfront info needed. Considering making a video at the plant I am currently working at as RP to showcase a lot of the similar visuals you will see during an outage. If this is something you would find of value let me know and I will post it in here.

Hey all, I've been trying to schedule for FUN1 / NISP's through Westinghouse but they are very busy / booked. Is it possible to get certified through other companies? If so, does anybody have contacts, tips or advice on how to go about that? Thanks in advance!

Anyone that may be wanting to take the FUN1 exam? I know a proctor that can do it in SC.

This is a message for the vets. I'm new and believe I'm ready for the FUN1, so will be scheduling soon. My question is how would you all pick your first outage, knowing what you know now? For instance, if you are new, would you pick BWR or PWR? Are some plants just more enjoyable than others? Is lodging easier to deal with at some vs others? Etc. Just want to know, hindsight being 20/20, what you'd do for your first outage if you could do it all over? Thank you in advance!