PaigeChi

I applied as an ER/Trauma RN as well. I submitted my application in April and was told I will hear back in August. I have a year of experience in a level 1 trauma center in Chicago. My recruiter said he could almost guarantee acceptance. But recently I have had a few changes in my personal life and was offered a great opportunity in our OR so I am trying to gather more information on nursing in the reserves. My recruiter told me there aren't many spots available at this time, but I don't know if he was telling me that in order for me to stay with active. I have put in a lot of work for this application process, so it's hard to think about giving that all up. Either way I want to be in the AF as a nurse either active or reserve, and I am specifically interested in flight nursing if I were to move forward with the reserves. Does anyone have more information on nursing in AF reserves?- Do they have spots? What is the work like? How does the application process differ than active? How long the application process takes..? Etc.

Hello there! I haven't read this entire thread but I did read the initial article. I am currently working as a nurse in a level 1 emergency department. I have my BSN but only have about 6 months of experience working as a nurse. I have just recently considered the idea of military nursing. I really don't know much about it at all- no family in the military etc. I would like to stay within the ED/Trauma area and eventually look into flight nursing...? A stopped into a basic recruiting office today and I was told the Air Force might be the best route for me. I understand I need to talk to a healthcare recruiter specifically but the one closest to me has closed and I can't seem to find another location, and the person I talked to today didn't know. He said he would look into it. I am located in Chicago. Does anyone have any suggestions? Also, Pros-benefits/Cons to military nursing vs civilian nursing in a trauma center? Thanks!