Re: Nursing review board

I haven't heard anything about anything. I talked to the recruiting supervisor earlier today. He said that yes their is another board review set for December. I still have to do my interview, but he said we have time to get that done before the December board and that my application will be sent for that board review. As for COT availability, I am not sure because things are different for those that are new grads and those with previous experience. I was told that they only have so many slots that they keep open for each date for new grads and that the rest of the openings go to Dr.'s and experienced health professionals.

Re: Nursing review board

per my recruiter:
the board met nov. 3rd and decisions were made by nov.6 but they don't release results until they know where you'll be going to NTP and your permanent duty station. the estimated release date is nov. 20. with veterans day and thanksgiving, however, results might come out late. i don't think the december boards is due to the high volume of applications, i think they meet twice a year and that just happens to be the other one. i could be wrong, but i hadn't heard that that's why there is a dec. board.
as for COT i think everyone is hoping for january and that's what went on my app, but the number of apps was apparently pretty high this year so my recruiter said if it fills up then i'll go in march.

Re: Nursing review board

Board actually meets more than twice a year. They meet again sometime between January and end of February. They usually don't meet in December. I was originally told that they were meeting October/November, and am now told they are meeting December. So am hopeful that everything will be taken care of by then and that I will meet the Dec. board. Good luck to everyone.

Re: Nursing review board

i hope they make the nov. 20 release date. i'm hoping for january COT!

Re: Nursing review board

Hey everyone,

I've had a hard time getting a hold of my AF recruiter this past week (he's been really great up until this point) - and I have so many questions!

I'm trying to meet the Dec. 22nd deadline and between work and school, I feel a tad bit behind. I have already gone to MEPS, but since I failed the depth perception portion of the vision screen I have to have an ophthalmology consultation before I can move forward. My recruiter told me that this shouldn't hold me back from joining, thank god. We had discussed that Tuesday (Nov. 10th) would be a tentative day to go, but he never got back to me and hasn't returned my phone calls. Should I be worried?

I have set a deadline for myself to have my personal statement and last reference due for next week. Afterwards, should an interview with the Chief Nurse be scheduled? Am I missing any other paperwork?

I graduate in May and, based on what my recruiter told me, I should be going to COT in August (after I pass my boards). Does this sound about right?

Any information would be helpful! Thanks!

Re: Nursing review board

as far as i've been told the december board date is a separate date from the november board, not just a new date from the november board being pushed back. i talk to my recruiter every week and hopefully he would have told me if that was the case...with a little luck they'll release results next week, assuming everything runs on time...

Re: Nursing review board

You need to see an ophthamologist for failing depth perception? Are you looking to fly?

No one in my MEPS group passed the depth perception portion. The said 1 wrong is failing but that test isn't a DQ for nurses.

Hmm...I hope my app doesn't come back. My vision is blahhh. I was the girl that always got hit with the ball in high school : - )

Re: Nursing review board

are the training and education opportunities in the air force something i need to seek out or do they tell you to qualify by a certain time? i'm curious if they guide you in that area or if it's up to you to find out about- not referring to school just other certificates or that sort of thing- ACLS for example or something along that line...