whimsical_1

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1. Army vs Air force nursing

   whimsical_1 replied to Courbsh17's topic in Government

   I applied to become a nurse in the AF last year, and the process was soooo long, and in the end, I didn't even get in. I have heard that it is easier to get in as a nurse in the Army. There are pro's and con's to each. DEpends how picky you are.

2. Should I stay or should I go?

   whimsical_1 replied to Heart for Nursing's topic in Job Hunt

   I agree, sounds like you really like this place, the people, the manager. And if it is what you love doing, then you should go for it. I also agree with a few other about really determining your long-term goals... if you plan on moving further in you...

3. Whats it like in your Trauma ICU?

   whimsical_1 replied to strawberryheartRN's topic in Critical

   I'm currently in my 5th week of orientation in a trauma ICU. I LOVE it!! It is very challenging, but I agree, make sure you get trained well!!! I ask hundreds of questions every day. I carry a notebook and write down the essentials (for example: thin...

4. Air Force NTP Board 4/5

   whimsical_1 replied to laneyg's topic in Government

   I recently heard that selections were going to be very slim this year. (I am also waiting to find out this month). I spoke with the Chief Nurse of a base I live near; who said that she heard in a meeting this past week that the Air Force nurse perc...

5. Next Air Force NTP Boards in 2010?

   whimsical_1 replied to nguyenhnic's topic in Government

   Could anyone tell me how much experience is required in order to be apply to the AF as an experience RN? Thanks!

6. AF 2011 Boards

   whimsical_1 replied to snp81's topic in Government

   I have also heard that we will find out end of April; and that COT would be sometime next year (2012). I would recommend getting some experience while waiting, since it sounds like it could be awhile! Facebook also has a page for Air Force Nurse Corp...