MasalaC BSN, RN

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    Air Force Nurse Boards October 2019

    MasalaC replied to Noypi47's topic in Government, Military

    Aaaahhh if only they didn't extend the release date to nOv 1st then tomorrow would be the day. If anyone going for FQ nursing gets notified early do tell! My recruiter is forever ignoring my...
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    Air Force Nurse Boards October 2019

    MasalaC replied to Noypi47's topic in Government, Military

    Dang, for a sec I thought FQ nursing applicants were being notified early. My recruiter is probably ignoring me for the LOLs sigh @NDAM Congrats, not sure how HPSP works but were you told about your...
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    Air Force Nurse Boards October 2019

    MasalaC replied to Noypi47's topic in Government, Military

    Jessica73, I sure wish I had your recruiter... ICUnurse32, sorry to hear that as well, on a brighter note being an alternate is better than being a non-selected! There's still
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    Air Force Nurse Boards October 2019

    MasalaC replied to Noypi47's topic in Government, Military

    Did HPSP applicants also have the same estimated board release dates? (Oct 11 -> Nov 1?) Perhaps the board for HPSP finished reviewing applications early. Luuuucky. I’ve been trying to reach my...
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    Air Force Nurse Boards October 2019

    MasalaC replied to Noypi47's topic in Government, Military

    imma pretend I didn't hear that.... jk but wow, of course my recruiter would ignore my requests for update. Good to know! Or else I would never know and continue to bug my recruiter Oct 11 onwards....
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    Air Force Nurse Boards October 2019

    MasalaC replied to Noypi47's topic in Government, Military

    YES!!! HAPPY OCTOBER EVERYONE!!! :') I've been keeping my mind off the boards w/ swimming and working out. No update on my end, I texted my recruiter if she knows anything about the # of applicants...
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    Air Force Nurse Boards October 2019

    MasalaC replied to Noypi47's topic in Government, Military

    @usafRN2018 You were scheduled for the 8 weeks? As a reserve nurse? Whoa, thought y'all had a super abbreviated training that's like 10 days? I guess we should expect to be sent to the 8 weeks course...
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    Air Force Nurse Boards October 2019

    MasalaC replied to Noypi47's topic in Government, Military

    Board meets today!! Good luck y'all!!! Also, seems like we can either be placed in the 5 weeks abbreviated or 8 weeks full TFOT next year, depends on availability but they are actively trying to place...
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    Air Force Nurse Boards October 2019

    MasalaC replied to Noypi47's topic in Government, Military

    Not sure if the screenshot below will show up, but here are the remaining 5 week TFOT (formerly COT) classes for '19, as well as '20 (if pic doesn't show up, scroll down to the schedule here? It can...
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    Air Force Nurse Boards October 2019

    MasalaC replied to Noypi47's topic in Government, Military

    Hey! FQ Clinical Nurse hopeful here. Board meets Sept 23rd, and results (let's hope this stays true) estimated to come out on Oct 11th. 3 more weeks!!! Been looking at TFOT dates and if I do get in...
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    Air Force FY 2019

    MasalaC replied to Jessica73's topic in Government, Military

    Yup, board starts reviewing apps on Monday!! Oh?! I'll look for that thread then! Especially since this thread was originally intended for FY19.
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    Air Force FY 2019

    MasalaC replied to Jessica73's topic in Government, Military

    3 more days and then the board will start reviewing our apps!!! (the wait is killing me) I can finally do push-ups!! Went from 0 push ups, to 3, to 14-15 in 2 weeks. Working on upper body strength and...
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    Air Force FY 2019

    MasalaC replied to Jessica73's topic in Government, Military

    MY RECRUITER? HA. Thanks for the laugh lol ! Someone posted that on facebook. Wished she was MY recruiter! I've been using this to do the correct AF sit-ups and push-ups for the PFT. The fact that...
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    Air Force FY 2019

    MasalaC replied to Jessica73's topic in Government, Military

    Anyone have a secret to do sit-ups without lower back pain? I seem to be getting worse every time I try. First timed myself and did 19 in a minute before my back gave out. Next day, 9. Next day, 3...
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    Air Force FY 2019

    MasalaC replied to Jessica73's topic in Government, Military

    Oh snap, you're right, exactly a month away! I was just thinking the same thing!! No confirmation of any sort, just heard from my recruiter everything has been submitted and I'll get results "probably...
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    Air Force FY 2019

    MasalaC replied to Jessica73's topic in Government, Military

    I do but she rarely respond outside of office hours. But good news, I finally got a hold of her and she submitted my application!!! I was getting nervous there, but phew. Now to play the waiting...
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    Air Force FY 2019

    MasalaC replied to Jessica73's topic in Government, Military

    Well either my recruiter isn't in her office or she's ignoring me,
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    Air Force FY 2019

    MasalaC replied to Jessica73's topic in Government, Military

    Today's the deadline to submit app to the board, dun dun
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    Air Force FY 2019

    MasalaC replied to Jessica73's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks everyone! I won't be able to contact her until Monday, but once Monday hits, I'll be calling/emailing/texting her like crazy. She will submit my application on time w/ the correct paperwork...
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    Air Force FY 2019

    MasalaC replied to Jessica73's topic in Government, Military

    @ebnrn Thank you so much! I just feel sad because she requested paperwork from me yesterday because the last form was "out-dated" and so w/n the hour right before work, I had it filled out, scanned,...
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    Air Force FY 2019

    MasalaC replied to Jessica73's topic in Government, Military

    Ok, but we're one business day from the deadline and this recruiter continues to make mistakes on my application. She did it again and despite me sending her paperwork asap, she takes forever to...
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    Air Force FY 2019

    MasalaC replied to Jessica73's topic in Government, Military

    Well for the navy application, part of the kit is CCPD paperwork, which means going to your supervisor and 2 of your peers to fill out forms pertaining to your work so your credentials and employment...
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    Air Force FY 2019

    MasalaC replied to Jessica73's topic in Government, Military

    Do we need to do any (specialty) credentialing before the boards? Or is that after selection w/ the
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    Air Force FY 2019

    MasalaC replied to Jessica73's topic in Government, Military

    I feel like I'm pulling teeth just to hear something from my AF recruiter meanwhile my Navy recruiter text/email updates me regarding my application even when I don't ask for it. Deadline to submit...
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    Air Force FY 2019

    MasalaC replied to Jessica73's topic in Government, Military

    I don't imagine I'll be working half as hard since there's collaterals I keep hearing about, and I will definitely be taking a pay cut joining the AF since there's no time dif, overtime pay, and...