I passed my Air Force physical this week (MEPS was...an experience) and am just waiting for my references to get to my recruiter so I can have my interview scheduled. After the physical I think it hit me that this is happening! I was super excited before and now I'm just getting nervous- signing a contract with the military is intimidating! But I've heard over and over again what a great experience it is so mostly I'm worried about COT (I can't run a mile and a half to save my life!) and moving to a state where I don't know anyone! Does anyone else share these concerns? I really think those are my two reservations to joining- I'm really looking forward to the team atmosphere of the military! Has anyone just gone to COT that wants to fill me in? I've heard the worst part is how tired you are all the time, which does not sound good because I simply cannot function with no sleep! So, long story short I just want to hear how other new Air Force nurses are feeling and if they're getting nervous now that it's really happening??
Also, I was asking my recruiter about promotion to 1st lieutenant and he told me that since I would go in with about 6 months of nursing experience then that would give me half credit and take three months off my time until promotion- so it would be a year and nine months. Does my "nursing experience" time start from when I actually started working as a nurse of from when my license posted to the state board?
And one final question- does your commitment start from the day you commission or the day you go to COT? I know you don't get paid until you go to COT but when does your contract start?
Thanks in advance! I know I sound like a worrier but that's because I am! It would be much better if I could go to COT tomorrow instead of being able to think about it for six months!
dscrn
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