FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

[SG219]

I have been following the thread for FY 2013 Air Force nursing and realize that many of the clinical nurses, including myself, were made alternates for FY 2014. The only information I have received from my recruiter is that I will find out sometime in April or May if I am selected or not. Has anyone received more detailed information about the upcoming boards? What is the likelihood of selection for us alternates?

I am also interested to hear from anyone currently serving as a clinical nurse in the Air Force who can describe the day-to-day life and current news regarding the nursing specialty. I am 28 years old, have been an acute care RN at a level I facility since 2008, served seven years in the Army National Guard, and am a family man with two children. My wife, also an RN, and I are excited that I am an "alternate" for FY 2014 because it seems likely I will be selected. We have anxieties about active duty because I have never served on active duty.

[jcbcrane]

Anyone know when the next 2 boards will be? I think I saw on here before in January. Not sure when the next will be and cut off dates would be great to know too. Thanks!

[jfratian, DNP, RN, CRNA]

Last year's February board was on the 19th and the cutoff was about 4 weeks prior. As there are only 2 FQ boards per year (the July one being for NTP), the next would be early October 2014. I'm no longer applying and don't know the exact dates anymore.

[PNPDNP]

For those of you on the alternate list have you heard anything regarding your status yet?

[Candi2188]

PNPDNP,

I guessing you are a PNP…are you an alternate from Oct or are your applying to the next board? I am a PNP and was selected in Oct. I am excited to hear from another PNP!

[PNPDNP]

Hi Candi2188,

I submitted my application in Dec '13 for the Jan'14 board. I was notified this week that I am 1st alternate for PNP. However, in a previous thread someone mentioned there being 2 PNP slots for FY2014.

I am super excited for you so please keep in touch. Currently, I am focusing on my physical fitness and trying to keep busy by taking extra courses. I am enrolling in an PNP-AC program in the fall as a back up plan if I am not selected. My recruiter said I should expect to hear something in July.

I am reading through all of these threads desperately trying to understand the alternate process. From my understanding I will not have to reapply, my application will just be rolled over to the next board (per my recruiter). I have 7 years of experience as a PNP-PC.

Where will you be stationed after COT?

[Candi2188]

PNPDNP,

When I applied in oct I understood that I was the only PNP applying for that board. My recruiter did tell me that there were only 2 PNP positions for the year (that could have changed). If you don't get picked up by Oct I would apply again for FY 2015. If AF is really the route you want to go then I would hold off on entering an AC program. I have been told that all AF PNPs are used in a primary care setting. Sounds like you have a lot of experience and I am sending good vibes your way!

We are heading to Whiteman AFB, MO after COT. It was not on my preference list but it is not too bad

[PNPDNP]

Thanks so much for your reply! Hope to see you in the threads. Best of luck at COT & Whiteman AFB

[Bayern]

Is this the threat for 2014?

[JillyRN]

Bayern,

I think so. It's become a mix of FY2014 and FY2015.

Anyone else attending COT in August? I just found out I've become a select after being alternate #3 from these past October boards. I'm still waiting to hear about first duty station and orders.

[Bayern]

Okay. I too just found out that I am attending in August. Station would be Keesler AB in Mississippi.

[Bayern]

I know there is a link on how to prepare for the COT and what/not to buy before COT....anyone?

[JillyRN]

Congrats! How long after finding out you were selected did you find out about duty station?

I think there are lists on the COT website about some of that information. I'm happy to have at least a few months to figure all that out.