Air Force Nurse- NTP OB

[kaap]

Hi everyone!

I have been searching this forum for some more info but haven't been able to find it, so decided to post to see if anyone would give me more info.

I just got accepted into an Accelerated BSN program where I will graduate in August 2019. How early could I start the application process for NTP? I read that it takes up to a year, so this august could I begin? I am really interested in the OB specialty since my goal is to become a certified Midwife. Does anyone know how many spots are usually available for OB?

Lastly, my husband is active duty officer and we have 2 boys, would I still be able to join? I remember there being a new rule about this way back in 2013 or so, but I haven't heard anything else about it.

Thanks in advance!

[jfratian, DNP, RN, CRNA]

You'll have to ask your healthcare recruiter. They change the rules on that stuff constantly. I'm not sure if you can apply for "OB only" as a new grad.

It's not hard to switch to OB after 2 years of med-surg. I've never heard of anybody getting rejected. There is a formal application process, but it's only to weed out people who have gotten in trouble for drunk driving or failing a PT test. If accepted you go to a 3 month training program for new OB nurses.

[kaap]

That's good to know. Thanks for all the info.

[shenderson314]

Its only been 3 years since I've been out of active duty but I remember my recruiter having a harder time getting OB nurses than med-surg for NTP. In fact I could have received orders sooner if I chose OB. Again, maybe things have quickly changed. I had a friend that did med-surg and was able to switch to OB in less than a year. It all depends on your command. All the command at the time had nurse training in OB so I'm sure that helped.