CISCOPATRICK06

CISCOPATRICK06 has 4 years experience and specializes in ER.

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1. Air Force Nursing

   CISCOPATRICK06 replied to JadedCPN's topic in Government

   What info do you need?

2. Air Force Nurse Pay

   CISCOPATRICK06 replied to UTstudent's topic in Government

   Hello, I know the 30,000 sign on bonus. However, the ISP is offered once you're already in. Basically, an incentive to become CEN cert and extend your time while you're in. I am unsure about incentives for CCRN though.

3. Air Force Nurse Pay

   CISCOPATRICK06 replied to UTstudent's topic in Government

   Hello, I know when you deploy you will get some special pay. As far as just getting a yearly bonus, I don't think so. I also know that the AF is offering an ISP bonus for CEN, right now it is 80,000 is you sign on for 4 years. Basically, 20,000 a ...

4. Air Force Nursing, what's the day to day schedule? Same as civvie?

   CISCOPATRICK06 replied to ksk33's topic in Government

   Hi, I work at Travis AFB and we do have a Panama schedule with 3 day weekend off, usually every other weekend. We do have some admin and holiday days off that fit into our schedule as well. Expect staff meetings and commander calls on some of your ...

5. Process for COT in the Air Force

   CISCOPATRICK06 replied to Sgaik's topic in Government

   Hello SandyD8, I just received your thread. COT was not too bad at all. I went through last year from March - April. You will expect to PT at least 3 - 5 days aweek. You will get a PFA or PT test twice while you are at COT. Expect alot of lectur...

6. Switching from AF Nurse Corps to Navy Nurse Corps

   CISCOPATRICK06 replied to CISCOPATRICK06's topic in Government

   Thanks so much. I am not sure if I want to do a conditional release since I did receive an incentive bonus. I wasn't aware that you could do that.

7. Switching from AF Nurse Corps to Navy Nurse Corps

   CISCOPATRICK06 posted a topic in Government

   Hello all, Currently, I am a LT working as an ER nurse for the Air Force. I believe I signed for a 3 - 4 year-contract. I do like it so far. However, I have some questions regarding switching branches. Would I be able to switch to the Navy Nurse ...

8. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

   CISCOPATRICK06 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government

   Hello, I just commissioned in the Air Force Nurse Corps as an ER RN in February and completed COT on the 10th of this month. I graduated from BSN program last May and began working in a great hospital ER in Chicago. Now I am back in sunny Californi...

9. Joining the Air Force

   CISCOPATRICK06 replied to mobro's topic in Government

   Oh, I forgot to add that there are scenarios which I thought were pretty enjoyable and allowed us to perform as professional RNs, MDs, etc. I enjoyed that..

10. Joining the Air Force

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to mobro's topic in Government

    Yes, I finished COT on the 10th of this month. It's definitely much more strict than I've heard from many who attended in the past. However, it's definitely doable. Yes, there is early AM PT about 3 - 4 days a week. You will have to do a baseline...

11. New Air Force recruiting?

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to JDCitizen's topic in Government

    I agree.. I did the same thing last year and did get selected in November 2008. Definitely make sure that you complete all paperwork, make copies, stay in close contact with your recruiter with any issues or questions. Good luck to you!!!!

12. Time to Sign

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government

    Hello, I will try to answer your question from my viewpoint. I just commissioned in Feb and completed COT this month. However, I graduated last May. Now if you consider signing prior to graduation, you could potentially go to COT shortly after you...

13. Need info/input/opinion on Air Force/Navy nursing.

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in Government

    Hello, My opinion is to wait and get your BSN and then get commissioned. Think about it, you'll be doing the same job as a commissioned nurse, alot of work but with lower pay. Plus, depending on your unit or command, you may not even get a chance t...

14. Joining the Air Force

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to mobro's topic in Government

    Hello, Alot of great replies, I see. I graduated last May and began working in an ER in Chicago. I didn't have a sign-on bonus at all nor did I have to sign a contract. I figured that I could begin working for income until I officially went in. I...

15. Process for COT in the Air Force

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to Sgaik's topic in Government

    Hi, Just adding my 2 cents here. I agree with all of the comments. You have to be realistic about the timeframe. 2 month timeframe is unrealistic. Just understand that this process is often a long and time-consuming one with so much paperwork in...