bryango

bryango specializes in critical care/ICU.

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1. FNP student contemplating joining the Air Force

   bryango replied to bryango's topic in NP Students

   I just got off the phone with the recruiter. According to him, the Air Force is only taking DNP FNP's. Does anyone have any more info on this? He is a new health care recruiter and didn't seem to know a lot.

2. ICU AirForce

   bryango replied to bryango's topic in Government

   That sounds like a positive for me. I have been a nurse 9 years now, all ICU. Sounds like its time to get ahold of the recruiter and get the ball rolling. Where are you stationed, midinphx?

3. ICU AirForce

   bryango replied to bryango's topic in Government

   Mindiphx- what does critically manned mean? I am assuming that means- we got enough :)

4. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

   bryango replied to bryango's topic in Government

   I am not sure why Lasik would be an issue any longer since the AF now offers Lasik surgery for active-duty members. The AF used to only offer PRK for "safety" reasons. I was medically disqualified for 6 months is all. But that frustrated my wife enou...

5. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

   bryango replied to bryango's topic in Government

   They told me I had to wait 6 months, then i could get a wavier. By then I had been trying get in for 4 years and my wife was getting frustrated with putting our lives on hold for the AF. But I still feel like it is something i really want to do. I am...

6. ICU AirForce

   bryango posted a topic in Government

   Hi there. Anyone know what the needs are for the Air Force in regards to critical care nurses? I know a few years ago the need was high. I am curious to know if that need has decreased significantly since the wind down in Iraq and Afghanistan.

7. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

   bryango replied to bryango's topic in Government

   Well, it is crazy to think that a post I started 5 years ago still gets read. I eventually got selected to join the AF as a ICU. Then was medically disqualified several months later since I had Lasix eye surgery. I then started NP school which I am n...

8. FNP student contemplating joining the Air Force

   bryango replied to bryango's topic in NP Students

   Thanks for the replies. I guess the way I look at it is two fold. One, I have always wanted to serve my country and this is a great way to do it. Two, if i can pay off $40,000 of student loans with a three year commitment, I'm in. I know health care ...

9. FNP student contemplating joining the Air Force

   bryango posted a topic in NP Students

   Hi there. I am a FNP student set to graduate in December of 2015. Curious if there are any NP's out there that have served or currently serving in the Air Force. I am considering applying next spring. So far I am aware of the $40,000 student loan rep...

10. Samford University FNP-January 2014 Start

    bryango replied to nursingisawesome's topic in NP Students

    My self and a coworker I are starting Samford in Jan as well. We are from Idaho. Looking forward to meeting all of you!

11. USA DNP fall 2013

    bryango replied to rlianne's topic in Doctoral

    Kind of a weird question. I have been acceppted to the DNP dual role program at USA. I would like to change to the MSN of the same program (dual role) or MSN for the FNP. Have any of you had experience doing this? Is it doable? Or am I going to have...

12. USA DNP fall 2013

    bryango replied to rlianne's topic in Doctoral

    I will be starting the USA DNP dual program (ACNP/FNP) this fall. I am very nervous as I am the sole provider in my family. I know that working is doable, but I have some anxiety in starting a program that will last FOUR YEARS!!! Anyone else out ther...

13. ICU Air Force

    bryango replied to bryango's topic in Government

    I am reapplying in January 2013. I was an alternate in the May nursing board for critical care. A few short weeks later i was selected. I was suppose to go to COT in Aug, then onto Nellis as my duty station. I found out a few weeks before I was to le...

14. Question about alternate list for Air Force selection board

    bryango replied to bryango's topic in Government

    I just found out that I am in. I am going to August COT.

15. August 2012 COT

    bryango replied to MsRN2You's topic in Government

    So I just found out that I am in!!!!! I will be joining you all for Aug COT. Afterwards I will be going to Nellis.