October 2011 COT

[superman07]

Hello everyone! I noticed that there are several posts out there in regards to commisioned officer training (COT) that are helpful. There is an august 2011 cot thread, and I just thought that I would start the October 2011 COT thread.Along with others preparing for this, I too am nervous and would like to be as prepared as possible.

I am a new grad. That just got selected in the April boards, and have been working as a care home nurse manager in the mean time as I await the big day. I will be doing my nurse transition program (NTP) in Cincinatti, ohio and will be stationed in Lackland, located in san Antonio, TX. This was my first choice as Med. Surg. I heard that I will be working with the army in their hospital in Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC).

I am still waiting for my commission. My recruiter said it would not be until Sept.

I have a wife and two young children, and I am trying to get as much info. As possible so that we can prepare ahead of time. They want to come up for my graduation. Since we are from Hawaii, accomodations are costly and if we plan ahead we may find cheaper airfare, etc. Anyone know details on COT graduation dates and when we leave for NTP?

I know this is a lot, but I hope someone can help. Mahalo!

[danegerous, BSN, RN]

The Facebook group is under USAF COT 12-01, I was able to find it with a quick search. The admin is in this forum, too, hopefully she'll add you.

[pinky1123]

Hello! I cannot seem to find the FB page? Is it still up?

[danegerous, BSN, RN]

Yes, it is up and alive and well. It's got quite a few members, we'll try and get you in, hang tight.

[pinky1123]

I found it! I have sent a request to join. c:

[Megan8683]

Melissa17036- Did you enter the Air Force through the HPSP? I thought I saw elsewhere where you posted something about that. If so I was just curious as to what all is covered under this program and how you received the fund. Thanks!