asvab for air force nurses

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hi i was wondering if i have to take the asvab test to be a U.S. air force nurse?

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Specializes in Psychiatric.

I'm pretty sure the military requires everyone to take the ASVAB in order to evaluate your aptitude for specific jobs. I am not sure what the cut-off is for nursing, but the Air Force in general requires a higher ASVAB score than other branches.

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RNs in the military are officers. The ASVAB is not required for officers- a minimum of a bachelor's degree is, however.

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ASVAB isn't required for RNs...or any other officer. Acceptable GRE or GMAT scores would make you look good for AFIT programs, but aren't mandatory.

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Sharky

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Specializes in Anesthesia.
ASVAB isn't required for RNs...or any other officer. Acceptable GRE or GMAT scores would make you look good for AFIT programs, but aren't mandatory.

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Sharky

GRE is required for all AFIT graduate nursing applications.

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Yes, but not for initial entry. Considering this is my job, I should know.

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Sharky

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Specializes in Anesthesia.
Yes, but not for initial entry. Considering this is my job, I should know.

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Sharky

?????? I am talking about AFIT, and having the AF send you to graduate nursing school. What are you talking about?

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Specializes in Anesthesia.
?????? I am talking about AFIT, and having the AF send you to graduate nursing school. What are you talking about?

These are the AFIT graduate application requirements:

B. INFORMATION

1.Academic/Course Completion Requirements: Selects who have not completed specified prerequisite courses must do so and submit proof of completion to HQ AFPC/DPAMN before school assignment orders can be processed. Candidates who are in locations where the required courses are offered may submit their applications and state in the application cover letter their plans, including the name(s) of the college/university they will attend and a specific timetable for completing these courses. Selects that cannot successfully complete the identified prerequisites prior to school start date will be removed from selection lists.

2.GPA Computation: AFPC/DPAMN uses the traditional cumulative undergraduate GPA and computes failing grades and passing make-up grades. Except where indicated in a specialty attachment, candidates must achieve a 3.0 GPA. Master's or doctoral credits will be computed and submitted for board consideration separately from the undergraduate GPA.

3.GRE: Completion of two sections (verbal and quantitative) on the GRE is required for all programs except nurse anesthesia. See the breakdown below

ProgramMinimum Required Score

Nursing Practice Specialties950

Leadership Specialties1000 for MBA/MSN; 1050 for MHA/Army Baylor

1000 for Master of Public Health (USUHS)

Doctorate 1000 for DNP or PhD

Completion of all three sections of the GRE with a minimum combined verbal and quantitative score of 1000 and a minimum analytical score of 3.5 is required for nurse anesthesia. Scores must be no older than 5 years (not waiverable) at the time of projected school start date for both, USUHS and AFIT candidates. The Master of Public Health degree at USUHS must be current within 2 years of school start date.

Contact your local Base Education Services or Sylvan Learning Center regarding local testing dates and application procedures. Computerized versions of the GRE will provide scores at the conclusion of the test and provide written confirmation within two weeks. Request the GRE testing agency send scores to HQ AFPC/DPAMN, Institution Code Symbol: 6900 (U.S. Air Force Base Health Science).

4.Program Length: Maximum time allowable for master's programs is 24 months with the exception of the Nurse Anesthesia program which is 30 months. Doctoral program may not exceed 36 months. In all cases, selects must complete their degrees in the least amount of time possible. Selects will attend summer sessions, in accordance with current AFIT guidance. If a school does not offer full-time summer sessions, it will not be approved.

5.School Selection: The AFIT program manager will propose to the selects several schools that offer the desired major, ensure they can complete the degree requirements within the funding allotted, as well as meet several other criteria. AFIT will attempt to place students in a school within their state of legal residence or base of assignment in order to receive in-state tuition rates, or in a school that grants in-state tuition rates to military members. Placement is based on numerous factors, and candidates must realize AFIT will make the final decision regarding school placement.

6.Waivers: Waivers for this DESB will not be considered for medical qualifications. Waivers for undergraduate GPA & GRE scores will be considered on an individual basis for all programs except the doctoral programs. However, generally dual waivers will not be granted, exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis

7.State License Requirements: Some schools may require nurses to obtain a registered nurse license in that state prior to school start date in order to participate in the program's clinical requirements. This is a non-reimbursable expense.

8.Degree-Completion Requirements: The Nurse Corps expects selects to complete all requirements for award of the degree prior to leaving their residence program.

9.Prior Air Force-Sponsored Educational Assignments: In accordance with student eligibility criteria outlined in ECTA, applicants with a previous PCS educational assignment, to include residence PME, must have completed at least 36 months of intervening service by the date of anticipated class entry.

10.Candidates currently on orders cannot apply to the developmental education selection board.

11.Life Support Course Requirement: All candidates must be current in BLS. See specific degree program for other advanced life support requirements. Include dates in the education summary. All selects must report to their university with current BLS registration issued within six months of projected school start date.

12.National Certification: National certification in the candidate's current or related nursing specialty is highly desirable. The member's AFSC must reflect the 'M' prefix to qualify as national certification.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg. Telemetry.

Wow wtbcrna! This is great info. do you have a link for this? I recently graduated in December, passed boards in Feb, and am a new select from the April boards, and will be going to COT in Oct. and NTP at Cincinnati. then stationed in Lackland as Med-surg. I have been waiting for this day to finally come and I am totally excited. I also want to become a CRNA after a few years of ICU experience. So this info. is very helpful, as I need to prepare for these pre-requisites, as the competition is very stiff. Any helpful tips? Thanks!

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Specializes in Anesthesia.
Wow wtbcrna! This is great info. do you have a link for this? I recently graduated in December, passed boards in Feb, and am a new select from the April boards, and will be going to COT in Oct. and NTP at Cincinnati. then stationed in Lackland as Med-surg. I have been waiting for this day to finally come and I am totally excited. I also want to become a CRNA after a few years of ICU experience. So this info. is very helpful, as I need to prepare for these pre-requisites, as the competition is very stiff. Any helpful tips?

I don't have a link that you can get to from a normal computer, but it's saved on my hard drive at home. I can email it to you if you want to pm me your email.

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