Nick,
Having left Uni last June and now delayed til Feb 05 you may need to put a bit of pressure on your ACLO to get things moving.
I'm assuming you're at least 22 going on 23 if you haven't taken a gap yr or the like.
Following yr 2nd int will be FATS and the AIB. As well as being up to speed with the RN and the latest politics you will need to be fit - as of Jan 05 we will require you to pass the RN fitness test at AIB before you can be passed!! Your ACLO can give you the age related times for the 1.5 mile run.
I currently work quite close to the recruiting and training pipeline so please feel free to PVT Me.