CISCOPATRICK06

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  1. Air Force Nursing

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to JadedCPN's topic in Government, Military

    What info do you

  2. Air Force Nurse Pay

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to UTstudent's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I know the 30,000 sign on bonus. However, the ISP is offered once you're already in. Basically, an incentive to become CEN cert and extend your time while you're in. I am unsure about...

  3. Air Force Nurse Pay

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to UTstudent's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I know when you deploy you will get some special pay. As far as just getting a yearly bonus, I don't think so. I also know that the AF is offering an ISP bonus for CEN, right now it is 80,000...

  4. Air Force Nursing, what's the day to day schedule? Same as civvie?

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to ksk33's topic in Government, Military

    Hi, I work at Travis AFB and we do have a Panama schedule with 3 day weekend off, usually every other weekend. We do have some admin and holiday days off that fit into our schedule as well. Expect...

  5. Process for COT in the Air Force

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to Sgaik's topic in Government, Military

    Hello SandyD8, I just received your thread. COT was not too bad at all. I went through last year from March - April. You will expect to PT at least 3 - 5 days aweek. You will get a PFA or PT test...

  6. Switching from AF Nurse Corps to Navy Nurse Corps

    CISCOPATRICK06 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello all, Currently, I am a LT working as an ER nurse for the Air Force. I believe I signed for a 3 - 4 year-contract. I do like it so far. However, I have some questions regarding switching...

  7. Switching from AF Nurse Corps to Navy Nurse Corps

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to CISCOPATRICK06's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks so much. I am not sure if I want to do a conditional release since I did receive an incentive bonus. I wasn't aware that you could do

  8. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I just commissioned in the Air Force Nurse Corps as an ER RN in February and completed COT on the 10th of this month. I graduated from BSN program last May and began working in a great...

  9. Joining the Air Force

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    Oh, I forgot to add that there are scenarios which I thought were pretty enjoyable and allowed us to perform as professional RNs, MDs, etc. I enjoyed

  10. Joining the Air Force

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, I finished COT on the 10th of this month. It's definitely much more strict than I've heard from many who attended in the past. However, it's definitely doable. Yes, there is early AM PT about...

  11. New Air Force recruiting?

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to JDCitizen's topic in Government, Military

    I agree.. I did the same thing last year and did get selected in November 2008. Definitely make sure that you complete all paperwork, make copies, stay in close contact with your recruiter with any...

  12. Time to Sign

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I will try to answer your question from my viewpoint. I just commissioned in Feb and completed COT this month. However, I graduated last May. Now if you consider signing prior to graduation,...

  13. Need info/input/opinion on Air Force/Navy nursing.

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, My opinion is to wait and get your BSN and then get commissioned. Think about it, you'll be doing the same job as a commissioned nurse, alot of work but with lower pay. Plus, depending on...

  14. Joining the Air Force

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, Alot of great replies, I see. I graduated last May and began working in an ER in Chicago. I didn't have a sign-on bonus at all nor did I have to sign a contract. I figured that I could begin...

  15. Process for COT in the Air Force

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to Sgaik's topic in Government, Military

    Hi, Just adding my 2 cents here. I agree with all of the comments. You have to be realistic about the timeframe. 2 month timeframe is unrealistic. Just understand that this process is often a...

  16. Schedules

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to tinamariezzz's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I also work at a large Chicago teaching hospital and each unit does their own scheduling based on need. I work on night shift but I work 2 12-hr shifts (7p - 7a) and 2 8-hr ones (11p - 7a). I also...

  17. NCLEX RN result, how soon did you find out and how did you

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to exairex's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello, I know this entry is late, but I took my exam and found my results the next evening on the continental testing site (the site used for licensure application). I think that only depends on...

  18. Air Force Nursing: New Grad or 1+ yrs. Exp.

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to sunshine9's topic in Government, Military

    Hello there, I always read through this particular area under this website. I thought your questions were very interesting. I just graduated with a BSN this past May. I worked in an ER at a major...

  19. Air Force - Boards

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to cat2008's topic in Government, Military

    Hey Cat, My package was submitted during the first week of November. I found out on 26th about my status. I am preparing to submit remaining paperwork in order to start the commissioning. We'll see...

  20. Air Force - Boards

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to cat2008's topic in Government, Military

    Thank

  21. MEPS and Physical

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to Jams95's topic in Government, Military

    I agree. When I went through MEPS over the summer it did differ from the time I went during my enlisted days. I had gone through the same MEPS station in Des Plaines, IL near Chicago. The day does...

  22. Air Force - Boards

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to cat2008's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Little Greek, I noticed that you have already gone through COT. I just found out that I my pacakage was accepted for ER RN and I will be going to COT on March 10. My question is did you have...

  23. Air Force - Boards

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to cat2008's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I wondered the same thing. I submitted my package earlier this month. So far, I have been told that the board is finding an assignment. I am either going for ER or Med-Surg NTP. Are you...

  24. Air Force Nursing

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to JadedCPN's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Snoopy, Congratulations!!! I just graduated last week from BSN program. I am a prior enlisted Navy member. I am currently on getting admitted into the Air Force Nurse Corps. I am submitting a...

  25. Careplans-'interventions w/scientific rationales

    CISCOPATRICK06 replied to RbLegend's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh and another thing, the example you give for turning a patient, think about what happens if you don't follow a turn schedule. impaired circulation due to pressure on that area (sacral), eventual...