renu47

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1. FOR COT CLASS 10-03 - last minute unsolicited advice

   renu47 replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government

   Thanks so much for the advice. My worst fear is the difficulty I'm going to have changing. I work at a military facility so co-workers joke and salute me. When I look at my salute my wrist is bent, it looks girly I hope I can "snap and pop" correct...

2. Black women hair in the air force

   renu47 posted a topic in Government

   I had an interview with the chief nurse who told me that my dreadlocks were okay as long as they were clean neat and natural color. I will attend COT in June and seriously need to know if I am able to keep my locks during COT and while working. As ...

3. Doubts about age...

   renu47 replied to jennifer7010's topic in Government

   I've been reading posts as if I'm watching the nightly news. I'm too very frustrated with this process of joining the air force. I started this process when I was 47 years of age. Just in time for the age limit. Due to my recruiter and his moving lip...

4. interviewing with NP and Chief Nurse (air force)

   renu47 replied to mt_nurse's topic in Government

   Is constructive credit automatically applied or do you have to apply for it. I heard you are awared 1/2 year for each year of experience of work, 2 years of credit for nursing degree. but when is it actually applied.

5. interviewing with NP and Chief Nurse (air force)

   renu47 replied to mt_nurse's topic in Government

   I have my CN interview next week. I did not read that anyone had a telephonic interview with the NP. Can anyone tell me how they were assigned orders? Did you get your first choice? Were you able to negotiate your sign bonus? I'm also looking for a m...

6. Why do we do this to ourselves?

   renu47 replied to LovePurple's topic in New Nurse

   You are absolutely right there is nothing or no one more important than your family. As wife and mother if you are not happy they suffer also. Find a position that fits your lifestyle. Our work/careers can interuppt our lives. It is unfortunate in ou...

7. Night shift nurses

   renu47 replied to CABG patch kid's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked night for approx. 16 years, it all depends on your responsibility at home. I had a family, when I got off in the am, I would cook, clean, when the kids got out of school I would take them to afterschool activities. After dinner, and get...

8. Active duty AF at 47 years old

   renu47 replied to renu47's topic in Government

   The end of your sentence was missing regarding not wanting to come in as... did you mean to say as Major. If so why is that, is it too demanding?

9. Active duty AF at 47 years old

   renu47 replied to renu47's topic in Government

   Now thanks to everyones great input, going AD for just the money is not a great idea. Serving the country is near the top, benefits, (healthcare, discounts at walgreen on Tues.(LOL) life insurance, education) experience and on the job training (admin...

10. Active duty AF at 47 years old

    renu47 replied to renu47's topic in Government

    I received a letter last June 47 years for BSN prepared RN. No I'm civ working in navy hospital, never AD

11. Active duty AF at 47 years old

    renu47 replied to renu47's topic in Government

    Regarding bonus I'm primary care so my bonus is significantly less than CRNA. I was told PNP only get 5K versus 25K CRNA

12. Active duty AF at 47 years old

    renu47 replied to renu47's topic in Government

    Thanks again. I was told for 2 years of civilian service equals 1 AD. That is why I might be eligible for a rank waiver. If 0-4 not in contract along wit duty station then I will not sign. The salary is comparable. The initial bonus is okay, as is th...

13. Active duty AF at 47 years old

    renu47 replied to renu47's topic in Government

    Thanks again. Once I swear and sign, I realize my needs and wants do not matter. That is why I will not sign unless a contract with the ADMIRAL signature is on the contract which states major and the specefic base that I want to work at for my first ...

14. Active duty AF at 47 years old

    renu47 posted a topic in Government

    This is my second post. I have been working with a recruiter since Dec. It is somewhat frightening because he has been very inconsistent with the paperwork. On several occasions he has forgotten to give me certain paperwork. I have been nursing for o...

15. NP considering Army Reserves

    renu47 replied to PsychNPCNS's topic in Government

    just located website. I have taken steps to join the military as a PNP in the Air Force. My recruiter has lost several papers and does not have much experience processing my application. Anyway I was told with my years of nursing experience I would h...