nursekat43

nursekat43 has 24 years experience and specializes in PACU, hyperbarics, ER,ICU,GI lab.

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1. Air Force Reserve Process

   nursekat43 replied to lucy18's topic in Government

   Thought I would give you my experience with the reserve side. I had initial contact with a health care recruiter 2 years ago. I have been shuffled around to 4 different recruiters and still have not commissioned. If it ever happens, I will go in a...

2. AIr force reserve rank

   nursekat43 replied to nursekat43's topic in Government

   Thanks for the responses! I am an "experienced" nurse- been in critical care for 22 years! Almost hate to admit it- I still feel like I'm 18!

3. AIr force reserve rank

   nursekat43 posted a topic in Government

   Can someone shed some light on a subject for me? According to the packet being prepared by my recruiter, I would be at 0-4. (I have been a nurse a LONG! time). However, I don't read about anyone entering on these boards as anything but an 0-1 or 0...

4. KC recruiter

   nursekat43 replied to huntergirl's topic in Government

   FYI- I just started UCMO's FNP program this summer. Just noticed you were finishing your undergrad there.

5. KC recruiter

   nursekat43 replied to huntergirl's topic in Government

   Well, I am going the reserve route, not active, so this may not pertain to you as it appears you are looking at active duty. I just finished my BSN at MU last year, but have been a nurse for 22 years. I spent several weeks making phone calls to find...

6. KC recruiter

   nursekat43 replied to huntergirl's topic in Government

   I spoke with an Army reserve nursing recruiter a year ago- but decided to go AFR. The Army recruiters name and contact number are: SFC Patricia Mitchell- Overland Park, KS. Her phone number is 913-469-1779. Hope this helps and good luck!

7. AF Reserve Flight Nurse

   nursekat43 replied to ugaRN's topic in Government

   ugaRN: Found your posting. I am in the process of sending in my initial packet. Do you know if COTS for reserve nurses is two or four weeks? Forgot to ask the recruiter that little bit of info. Thanks and good luck!

8. Air force reserve questions

   nursekat43 replied to nursekat43's topic in Government

   Can anyone tell me if the Reserves COTS is two or four weeks? Thanks!

9. Air force reserve questions

   nursekat43 posted a topic in Government

   I am interested in the reserve nurse corps. Can anyone tell me how long the process is from start to finish? Also, I have received conflicting information regarding bonuses available. Does anyone know what the bonus is currently? (I am a critical c...