So not sure if anyone can answer this... but here's the deal.
I graduated in Dec. '09 with my BSN and considered AF at the time, but timing wasn't right for my life. (Had a baby after graduation, etc.) Now I'm about to start working as a civilian RN on a Women's and Children's floor. My passion is L&D, but didn't have any luck getting a job there in this job market. I know (correct me if I'm wrong) that to skip NTP you have to have > or = 6 mos experience. I also know that as a new grad going through NTP you can choose the OB track or the Med-Surg track. Is there such an option for experienced RN's? Or if you join AF with one type of experience are you doomed to stay in that area since you skipped NTP? If I decide after a year at this job that I want to do AF but haven't gotten any L&D experience, will I be able to transition to and get training in L&D or an "OB track" once in the AF? Or if I really want to do L&D do I need to try to get civilian L&D experience first and then apply for AF?
Do most nurses rent or buy when they go to a new base? I can't wrap my head around the prospect of renting, but the housing market is a bit unstable in many parts - so I am torn between the two.
I think most people are probably renting right now.
wtbcrna, MSN, DNP, CRNA
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I think most people are probably renting right now.