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Jul 24, 2009 at 10:09 PM by adammRN
I am 21, just passed NCLEX on the first try, and have not worked as a nurse yet. I have made up my mind that the Air Force is what I am looking for and figure that it is the safest route because you are always in a hospital (words of my recruiter). I have read many threads on this wonderful site comparing the different military branches. I will be thankful for any responses or insight to my questions below:
What base(s) are you at/have you been to? which would you recommend for learning and quality?
What are you thoughts on NTP/COT? Were you prepared after training?
How long after joining did it take you get into graduate school? What is a good GPA to have if you want to be selected for CRNA/NP school?
When is the earliest you can deploy after attending COT and NTP?
What is your work schedule/hours like (both when in US and abroad)?
Was anything promised that you didn't receive?
What is the most common charting system (paper/computer)?
Do nurses who take the OB route get deployed less than those in Med/Surg?
Thoughts on private sector vs military nursing? Which did you like more?
Did you know if you would get the sign on bonus / tuition repayment before you gave your final word? Did you receive a sign on bonus/tuition reimbursement?
Is the internet available overseas and at all bases? Has anyone tested the speed (is it like dialup, dsl/cable, or T1)?
Oh, and is this pay calculator accurate?
http://www.defenselink.mil/militaryp...ators/RMC.aspx
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