FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

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I have been following the thread for FY 2013 Air Force nursing and realize that many of the clinical nurses, including myself, were made alternates for FY 2014. The only information I have received from my recruiter is that I will find out sometime in April or May if I am selected or not. Has anyone received more detailed information about the upcoming boards? What is the likelihood of selection for us alternates?

I am also interested to hear from anyone currently serving as a clinical nurse in the Air Force who can describe the day-to-day life and current news regarding the nursing specialty. I am 28 years old, have been an acute care RN at a level I facility since 2008, served seven years in the Army National Guard, and am a family man with two children. My wife, also an RN, and I are excited that I am an "alternate" for FY 2014 because it seems likely I will be selected. We have anxieties about active duty because I have never served on active duty.

Specializes in Med-surg.

Did any of you NTP applicants from the July board find out if you've been selected or not?

I was told the results came back earlier than anticipated. I believe the recruiters got word earlier this week.

Did any of you NTP applicants from the July board find out if you've been selected or not?

I was told the results came back earlier than anticipated. I believe the recruiters got word earlier this week.

I'm rooting for you aliseel. Prior enlisted, huah!!

I was selected from the July NTP board:) I am prior service, Air Force, Security Forces.

Specializes in Med-surg.
I'm rooting for you aliseel. Prior enlisted, huah!!

Thank you EllTee2B! :) Maybe I'll 'B an Ell Tee' next year! I sure am hopeful. Now I'm just playing the waiting game until October 21st. I believe that's when results will be released for the next fully qualified clinical nurse board. 2 months...ahh.. Probably going to feel like forever.

EllTee, you graduate next year, right? Are you working with a recruiter yet?

Specializes in Med-surg.
I was selected from the July NTP board:) I am prior service, Air Force, Security Forces.

Congratulations Dreaming 1007! Wow, and prior service SF. I bet it feels amazing to know you're going back in and getting to wear the uniform again.

What a relief to know that you're selected and no longer in limbo :)

Did you get a COT date and base assignment yet?

Unfortunately, I don't have any dates or assignments yet because my husband is active duty AF. With his AFSC and his rank, he is limited to certain bases. I'm waiting patiently though!

Thank you EllTee2B! :) Maybe I'll 'B an Ell Tee' next year! I sure am hopeful. Now I'm just playing the waiting game until October 21st. I believe that's when results will be released for the next fully qualified clinical nurse board. 2 months...ahh.. Probably going to feel like forever.

EllTee, you graduate next year, right? Are you working with a recruiter yet?

I am set to graduate December 2014. From what I understand you have to be a year out from graduation to start working with the recruiter.

Specializes in Cardiac.

My recruiter just told me today that he is sending my application on Wed and I should know if I am select or not on Oct 20th. I did my previous application in Oct 2012. I live in an apartment now waiting for Oct. I have my house rented to someone for 1 yr lease. I did not send in my resignation letter...thank God :) so I still work my normal job. I have found out between living in an apartment and me renting my house...it is actually working out good for me financially. I hope this time round, I do not get into the alternate option just bc I would hate to hear that we need to reapply again.

Bayer,

I too am considering going the reserve route if this next board doesn't pan out. I originally applied in October 2012. I was told they had too many applications and mine would be sent in for the February 2013 board. Then in March I was told my packet was not reviewed since they would not be taking any more clinical nurses for FY 2013. I've just completed the reapplication except for the interview for this next board. However, in the time that has passed, we've moved across the country and I was offered an amazing opportunity for an OR training program. Now I'm torn and jaded as to how this process has been. I'm not ready to give up, but I'm thinking the reserves would be my best option if I hit another wall. Granted if there is even a need for reserve nurses. Good luck with this one. I hope they do have preference for the alternates cause that's even more of a roller coaster ride than I've had!

Hey Everyone,

I had my phone interview with the PNP in MT and my interview with the chief nurse at moody last week. Both interviews went really well and both of the Lt Cols said they were recommending me for selection. I went to MEPS in Atlanta this morning and it sure was an eye opening experience but I was medically cleared. Like I said before, I am prior enlisted so I have been at MEPS before but it sure was different going there as a 30 year old!! My recruiter said he was sending my package to TX tomorrow so I guess it is a waiting game until Oct 20/21. I am glad to be done with everything!!

Specializes in Adult Critical Care.

In case anybody wants a little bit of good news, My recruiter told me that he generally has better success with the October board. There are more slots available at the beginning of the fiscal year, And they're not divided equally among the boards throughout the year.

My application is in and the waiting game begins!!!

Anyone going to COT in January? Finally got my assignment!

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