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I am interested in taking the TCRN. I want to do this by the end of Feb 2018. I have looked for review courses around me and there are none between now and then. That being said, for anyone who has taken TCRN how did you study? What did you use? I se...

Hey All, I just got word that my interview with the CNO is next week here in NC. I was wondering if anyone had any tips or could give me insight on how it might go or what I should prepare for? My recruiter is not the most helpful person or easiest t...

I am interested in commissioning into the AF as an RN (hoping for the November 2017 board). I have written a previous post to ask questions about the process however I am wondering is it normal to have such a difficult time communicating with the rec...

I have pestered him and even had to go above him. Recently he told me he is "on the way out" so I am sure that has a lot to do with it...

I am currently applying to go active in the Air Force as a nurse. I am curious about anyone's experience with needing a medical waiver. My recruiter told me that I was not PDC (permanently disqualified) which he said is a good sign however, they need...

What area of nursing did you interview for? Do you feel like it went well? I didn't think we got to know the results of the interview, were you told that we would find out?

Hey, Thanks or any input on COT. A few questions since I am finishing up my process of trying to commission. I was told by my recruiter that benefits and pay start on day 1 of COT, is this not true? I don't know many people that can afford to live w...

Thank you so much for the heads up. My recruiter said he is going to contact me today (we shall see, he's not the most on top of things) for us to "prep"

Thanks for the ideas about questions. I don't even know where to begin with questions. I'm sure I have a lot since I'd be transitioning from civilian life to military life with a family and all

That is where mine is. Thanks for the info. I have never been this nervous for any of my other nursing interviews.

Hey all, I am an ER nurse with 5 years of ER nursing experience, 3 years in a level 1 trauma center. I have been thinking about a career/life change and joining the AF to continue ER nursing. I have been speaking with a healthcare recruiter but often...

Since you have commissioned fairly recently, how was the interview? My recruiter said in a meeting last week its "very casual" and even to dress casually. I found that kind of odd, but he knows more than me. I have just never considered interviews as...

If you do not mind me asking what they DQ'd you for & how recent it was? My recruiter said he thinks I am going to be ok (I had a recent physical and passed with flying colors all labs and everything and I even had my doc write a letter recommend...

So were you a flight nurse before you commissioned as one? I have almost 5 years of experience (ER & ICU) no experience flying

Did you go into the AF or work your way toward flight nursing? That is my end goal. Just wondering how the AF works with that.

I am serious about the military, there just has not been a real motivator in my civilian life to take the test. There are surrounding hospitals that offer $1k bonuses and reimbursement for passing but my employer does not offer anything like that. I ...

I am being very open minded about embracing the military experience (yelling and bedtimes etc etc..) however I really want to be able to stay in touch with my family. Did you commission as a RN? If so what was your specialty? I am being told that I w...

When did you go to COT? I am looking to speak with someone/anyone who has been recently. I really want to know what I am getting myself in to. Also, I have a little boy and will miss him A LOT so I am wondering about being able to talk to him. I have...

Yes I have considered it however, my current hospital does not pay for it or offer bonuses if you pass to help off set the cost so, no real motivation to fork out the $200+ right now.

Thank you for your input. I'm not on any daily mess and do not have a chronic medical issue so that's good to know. Do you know how long it takes after the interview to find out if you get accepted?

I have a list of questions and I am waiting to ask either the recruiter on Friday or to whomever is conducting the interview. Do you know what the interview is like? What does it consist of? I have ACLS, PALS, TNCC, CEVO and CPI. I also work as a cha...