a few AF q's

rghbsn, BSN, RN · Nov 11, 2009

i haven't talked with anyone from the af just yet. i am in the beginning stages of research, and there are a few questions that i can't find answers to, so i'm hoping one of you will be able to answer it.
i am 31 and have been a rn for 5 years with an associates degree. i am going to graduate soon with a bsn. will my 5 years of work as an adn count towrads work experience when they calculate what my ranking will be? any idea what i will be ranked at?
* the time as a nurse should count, you would be ranked as a 1st lt.
after i commit myself (after i get my bsn), what will happen next? i understand that i will have training for several weeks (or months?) out of state, but what happens after that? can i return home? i'd like to move back to chicago and work at a va hospital. i'm not sure what my duties will be when i'm not deployed, so i guess what i"m asking is, what are the steps?
* are you talking about active duty or reserves? can't really answer the question accurately without that answer.
did any of you sign up for 20 + years? everyone keeps telling me to sign up for 4 years and be done with it, but i am all about retirement at this point in my life. i can't see a strong future for myself working in civilian hospital the rest of my life. will i have to commit myself to 20 + years upfront, or can i just take it 5 years at a time?
* you don't enlist as an officer, you commission. you resign your commission when you are ready to leave military life. that's not to say there is not a dedicated time of service, just that it's not the same as enlisting. and no, there is not a 20 year option from the word go.
how many vacation days do you start off with? and if i choose to stay in chicago when i'm not deployed, my life will be pretty nmuch the same as it is now, yes?
* if you are talking about doing reserves, then yes. you'll do your weekend drill each month and your two weeks of training during the year. there will be other options for additional training, and if you are looking at flying then your time commitment will be significantly higher.
sorry and tia.

no need to appologize, that's why the board is here.

here are a few answers, i'm sure there will be some other replies as well.