mt_nurse

mt_nurse specializes in Med/Surg.

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1. Air Force October 2010

   mt_nurse replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Government

   just fyi for new grad nurses, if you want to get into the air force, you're most likely bet is to put down OB instead of Med-Surg because there is an overflow of new grad M/S nurses. that's what one of the new NTP students told me at work this past w...

2. Air Force Nursing Bonus, Student Loan Repayment

   mt_nurse replied to missmiss's topic in Government

   Everyone in my NTP class except for myself and two others have received their sign-on bonuses already! They received it almost two weeks ago. I'm wondering if this is "normal" to have your bonus delayed. I have read on the boards here and from others...

3. US Air Force COT 10-06

   mt_nurse replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government

   you can get as many uniforms as you want. you can do laundry as many times as you want.

4. NTP in Scottsdale, AZ

   mt_nurse replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government

   luvbug... the hotel will be paid for by the government. it will eventually be charged to your government travel card...for which you will get an accrual voucher. (this will all make sense when you get here.) you will get partial per diem of about $40...

5. NTP in Scottsdale, AZ

   mt_nurse replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government

   did/do you have a car while you were there? i will not. having a car is a big plus. i think they're making it mandatory for the next cohort that you have one. was it difficult for those without vehicles to access transportation? you will need to car...

6. NTP in Scottsdale, AZ

   mt_nurse replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government

   Hey Spooky! I'm actually doing NTP at Scottsdale right now. Annabeap is right on with all the information...except we are the last class that will be staying at the Marriott. I don't know where the class after us will be housed at, but I know that de...

7. 2nd Degree BSN Student Considering Airforce Nursing

   mt_nurse replied to JazzyOneRN's topic in Government

   i would like to find out what your experience is like in the airforce? i've only done cot and am two weeks in my ntp, but i can tell you that the usaf is awesome! just like with any other organization, you will have things to complain about. overall...

8. COT 10-04 nurse to 10-05

   mt_nurse replied to midinphx's topic in Government

   Congrats to 10-04! If you have any questions for COT 10-05, then just ask away in this thread.

9. COUNTDOWN TO MAY COT - restart

   mt_nurse replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government

   EZ card for meals!

10. COUNTDOWN TO MAY COT - restart

    mt_nurse replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government

    I did notice the following: - no need to purchase the mess dress uniform - AD trainees will be issued a EZ card pre-loaded with $300 that will be deducted from our pay. - included TIME FRAME FUNDS NEEDED in the expenses chart - more instructions abou...

11. COUNTDOWN TO MAY COT - restart

    mt_nurse replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government

    I was shocked to see the thread closed! But it's ok.. FYI, the official OTS website has been updated for 10-04!

12. Countdown to May COT...

    mt_nurse replied to midinphx's topic in Government

    I'll be sure to get my reserve ID card on Monday, so I can go shop at the commissary without being hassled. Thanks AF and carolina!

13. Countdown to May COT...

    mt_nurse replied to midinphx's topic in Government

    I was told that I couldn't shop at the commissary...with only my military orders and commissioning paper. How do you go about getting a CAC and an active Reserves ID card? My recruiter didn't mention any of these, but it would be nice to know. Thanks...

14. Travis AFB

    mt_nurse replied to AF Nur's topic in Government

    No traffic problems.. We are an hour or so away from SF. To get to work you can take backroads. You will encounter traffic only if you decide to go to the Sacramento area or the San Francisco area on highway 80. Don't worry about traffic!

15. Countdown to May COT...

    mt_nurse replied to midinphx's topic in Government

    another question... i was able to go on base with just my AD orders and commissioning paper...and was able to buy things i needed at the military uniform/memorabilia store. when i went to the commissary, i was told i couldn't shop there. my AD status...