Air Force Nursing Selection Boards Nov 2016

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Did anyone else apply for the November 2016 USAF Nurse boards? I am applying as a fully qualified ER Nurse (46N3J). Today (Dec 2) was the earliest day the board may have released results, but nothing has been released as of now (5pm PST), so I'm guessing we won't hear anything until next week.

Just looking to network with other potential USAF RNs!

Specializes in CNOR.

Recruiter just notified me of scroll approval 7/26, just about 2 months since notification of being selected. Will be commissioning this week!

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Any other prior service who are not going to COT have their orders and report date yet? Wife was Commissioned end of June after scroll came out but still waiting for orders. I am just guessing that because she is bypassing COT and not typical situation the reason for the delay or maybe just the Military way?

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Just got orders for COT and Permanent duty station in Sammc

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Hello LovelyElly,

How long is the process from start to being notified for selection?

Rob

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Hello LovelyElly,

How long is the process from start to being notified for selection?

Rob

Hey Rob!

I submitted my OR(46S3) package end of OCT17 for NOV17 Board and I was notified on DEC 7 that I was accepted. I started my paperwork in AUG17. I just received my Letter Of Acceptance yesterday and now I'm waiting on my scroll. I'm currently in the Navy Reserves with 10 yrs of Navy Active Duty so I'm curious to see how my Navy Reserve time and my Navy Active Duty time adds up!

Larry

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Specializes in Adult Critical Care.

I know prior enlisted and prior commissioned coworkers from other branches (including the Navy) who became AF nurses.

You will certainly get the the 'E' on your pay grade (i.e. O1E) if you have the active duty equivalent of 4 years plus 1 day of prior enlisted time.

You will also get full credit towards retirement. If you have 10 years of active duty, then you will only need to serve 10 more years to retire.

You will not get time in grade credit for enlisted time. You typically get 50% credit for prior commissioned time in other career fields. You typically get 50% credit for prior civilian full time RN experience.

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I'm currently in Navy Reserves Nurse Corps so I know that I won't lose any time in grade. I'm more concerned about how my 5 yrs of USN Reserve time will count and translate from points to actual years of Service. I know I'll get all of my 10 yrs 9 months of enlisted active duty day time counted for completely towards retirement.

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Specializes in Adult Critical Care.

I'm not very familiar with the reserves, so I can't really help you there. So you know, my prior enlisted coworkers tell me that the AF Nurse Corps specifically requires 10 years to retire regardless of enlisted time. I know a 19 year MSgt who still is required to do 10 years as a nurse corps officer to retire (he still gets credit for 29 years of course). I don't know how your Navy Nurse Corps reserve time will factor into that.

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Hi Jfratian-

I've followed these threads for a couple years now as I completed my BSN, got certifications and experience ect. I know you've always been very helpful on here.

So, my time has finally arrived and I am beginning my application. I was planning on Critical Care since that's where my experience is on a level 1 ICU.

However, I've considered the OR...and now I see about the new transition option. After discussing it with the recruiter, I'm going to go ahead and apply for the transition OR position. He says there are at least 10 OR positions open right now and nothing in critical care.

My question and concern: I'm extra nervous about getting marked non-select...then having to wait 6 months and miss the summer boards when more positions are open across the board. Also, isn't there a limit to how many times you can be marked nonselect before you can no longer apply? I'm nervous about wasteing one of those attempts for a specialty that I have less a chance in since I don't have the experience. I saw on here one nurse WITH OR experience didn't get selected....of course that makes me a little more nervous.

I want to serve my country. Wherever. Whatever position. Any thoughts, insight, guidance from you would be greatly appreciated.

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Larry-

Did you apply with OR experience?

I'm in the process of applying as a critical care transitioning to OR nurse.

Thanks

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Hey Rob!

I submitted my OR(46S3) package end of OCT17 for NOV17 Board and I was notified on DEC 7 that I was accepted. I started my paperwork in AUG17. I just received my Letter Of Acceptance yesterday and now I'm waiting on my scroll. I'm currently in the Navy Reserves with 10 yrs of Navy Active Duty so I'm curious to see how my Navy Reserve time and my Navy Active Duty time adds up!

Larry

Larry-

Did you apply with OR experience?

I'm in the process of applying as a critical care transitioning to OR nurse.

Thanks

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Larry-

Did you apply with OR experience?

I'm in the process of applying as a critical care transitioning to OR nurse.

Thanks

Hi Free2live

I have 7 yrs of surgical technologist experience and 10 yrs of OR nursing experience.

Don't let my experience change your mind. If you have the heart and desire to want to serve than charge forward and apply to make your dream come true

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