Air Force Nursing Corps

[AirForceNursingCorps]

Hello,

I'm Sergeant Josh Hopper and I work with the Air Force Nursing Corps for Ohio and Indiana. If any of you have ever had any questions feel free to post them. One question I get alot is about our MSN scholarships. We pay 100% of school for you to become an CRNA, Mid Wife, or most Practitioners. You continue to recieve your full time pay check while going to school. If you have more questions about this or any other Air Force Nurse Corps Questions feel free to ask.

Thanks,

Josh

[friendlylark]

Hello, I am wondering if it is possible to do a ride-along with a flight nurse for the Air Force Reserves? I am an RN to BSN student and would like to see if Air Force Reserves flight nursing is for me. Thank you!

[aura_of_laura]

I'd recommend checking with your local reserve or ANG unit - that's something that varies by location, can't say I've ever seen it done by active duty units.

[friendlylark]

Hi aura_of_laura :-) Thx for the reply. I am going to check with my local reserve unit. How do you like air force nursing? Have you had opportunities to travel? Lots of opportunities for advancement? Good training opportunities? Thanks for any info! I have heard it is best to go Reserves if I want to do flight nursing because the reserves do more of that than active duty in the air force, is that true?

[heirn13]

Are there any AF NICU nurses out there that can give me some insight into career opportunities? I am interested in advancing but it seems as though that might be difficult with my speciality. Any words of advice?

[JustADream]

Hi Heirn13, I was just told by my recruiter this month that they are looking for NICU nurses now. I am not sure about career advancement for that specialty as I am not in NICU myself, but I understand that the Corps offers exceptional advanced training. Best of luck to you!

[aspiringafnurse]

Can i enlist for active duty with an rn degree, take rn to bsn classes while on active duty then join the nurse corps once i have my bsn ???

[wtbcrna, MSN, DNP, CRNA]

Can i enlist for active duty with an rn degree, take rn to bsn classes while on active duty then join the nurse corps once i have my bsn ???

. You could but there is no guarantee that you would be able to do the classes, work in the medical field as an enlisted, and even if it worked out it would take at least a couple of years to go that route after basic training. You would have to go through basic training, complete tech training, usually get your 5 level done all before your supervisor will usually allow you to start taking college classes. In other words I wouldn't recommend it. Get a job as rn. Then get your bsn. That way your rn experience will count towards rank when you do commission.

[dannyi2yu]

Hi Aura,

Im currently a LVN and was planning to join the reserves.

I want to pursue to get my BSN while serving in the military.(Through a LVN to BSN bridge program; which is around 2yrs)

Is this all possible, going in as a Enlistee and getting my BSN?

What kind of job would be available for me in the reserve with my LVN? Or what work should i be doing since i want to pursue my nursing career?

*LVN to BSN then take the NCLEXRN to get my RN (Plan)

[erocknels]

TSgt Hopper,

I'm glad you posted here because I have a couple questions for you. First, a little background. I am an active duty Master Sergeant and a Registered Nurse. I'm 40 years old and I've been in the AF for 20 years and 7 months and I've had my RN for 2 years and 6 months. I have my BSN and I applied for the Direct Enlisted Commissioning program for the Nurse Corps. I just found out earlier this week that I was selected and will be commissioned as a nurse. So, right now I'm just waiting for a COT class date.

My questions are:

1. What rank will I be once I leave for COT? I can't seem to find a good, direct answer from any of the AFIs that I've researched.

2. Will I have to attend the NTP since I'm already and experienced nurse or will I go directly to a follow on location?

3. What is the likelihood of of getting my number 1 selection for my follow on?

I appreciate your time and look foward to your answers.

Erocknels

[bra-mi21]

Hello,

I know this post is over 1 year old but I thought I would try. I am an RN-BSN with 12 years of experience in the civilian sector. I will be going back to school this fall to pursue my MSN (FNP), afterwhich, I will immediately transition into the DNP program. I am very interested in joining the military but would like to speak to someone. I have tried on multiple attempts to contact a recruiter and even have called the 800#. I'm looking for options for both AD and reserves. Currently working on at an AF base, so I was wondering if each base has healthcare recruiters? Any information you can provide would be helpful. Thanks:)

[Zmjack10]

what position can you work until you get your degree

[sall]

Hello sergeant hopper,

If I enter the airforce after becoming a NP will the airforce repay my loans and how much will they repay, and how long will I have to serve?