RN4Life2

RN4Life2

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About RN4Life2

RN4Life2 has 6 years experience and specializes in Psych.


I have done a little ED, Cardiac, and drug rehab nursing. I am now a psych RN at a locked unit.

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  1. Selection board 2012 for air force

    Rarely happens, I was first round selected (first week of selection, early February) and found out one day before the release date (three weeks later). Hurry up and wait is not just a saying, it's a way of life. Good luck.
  2. Selection board 2012 for air force

    I checked with my recruiter and the beginning of the security check must be completed before being commissioned. This consist of initializing the investigation and does not take long, not as long as scroll.
  3. Selection board 2012 for air force

    Officership can only be approved by congress because we are appointed by congress to lead, therefore there is a period called "scroll" when we wait for congress to approve it's new officers. This is regardless of career. Scroll can take up to 3-4 mon...
  4. Selection board 2012 for air force

    I have not gotten word on my clearance but I was commissioned with knowing that if they are not giving me clearance then I have to give up my commission. I may not know about my clearance until I get my security briefing. That's how it was with enlis...
  5. Selection board 2012 for air force

    I am getting excited but I do not have my orders yet, should come in this week. I have not gotten my uniforms yet but that should happen in several weeks. Otherwise, bring it on!!!!! COT or bust!!!! he he, I'll keep everyone updated. Thanks for askin...
  6. Selection board 2012 for air force

    As I am also Prior service, It is a consideration when going to boards. Considering you already know curtsy and procedures and core values. Good luck.....
  7. Selection board 2012 for air force

    It is based from a calculation of combined time in service and time as a nurse. Unfortunately they only take half the time as a nurse into consideration. I would ask the recruiter for further details and they should be able to give you an idea of wha...
  8. Selection board 2012 for air force

    Ahhh OK, I was not sure what NTP was. Got it. I will be going to COT as a 1st Lt then Capt after one year. ALTRN0828, I have been reading the same, COT then NTP. I would imagine that you will be ranked up also.
  9. Selection board 2012 for air force

    Active from 95- 2000 and loved it. Why I asked, I'm not sure if the prosses is different if you still in the active reserve. If so, I'll try to be as much help as I can with COT.
  10. Selection board 2012 for air force

    Thanks LN75, it will be great to get back to the AF family. I don't mind at all if you do some brain picking. It's good to be informed. With being prior-service I'm sure you will be a shoe-in. Just to clarify, are you still in the service (reserve) o...
  11. Selection board 2012 for air force

    Well, done waiting... I have been cleared though congress and my commissioning will be next week. I will be getting my uniforms setup beginning of the month. I also passed the psych cert today. It's been a good day! I hope all goes smooth for everyon...
  12. Selection board 2012 for air force

    Hurry up and wait is the name of the game. I have been approved by congress for reserve officer but now I am waiting for them to approve me for active duty. In the meantime I am waiting for my recruter to get off convalescent leave so we can go to Ma...
  13. Selection board 2012 for air force

    I will be going to COT on May 29th, I will probably have my uniforms by that time. I will let you all know the $$$$$.
  14. Selection board 2012 for air force

    Congrats!!!!!
  15. One year later... (AF nursing)

    I can only relay what I have done with my recruiter. I would recommend following his/her directions and pay attention to details. Good luck.