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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 incentives for CCRN though.

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 is you sign on for 4 years. Basically, 20,000 a ...

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 staff meetings and commander calls on some of your ...

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 twice while you are at COT. Expect alot of lectur...

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 branches. Would I be able to switch to the Navy Nurse ...

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 that.

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 hospital ER in Chicago. Now I am back in sunny Californi...

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 that..

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 3 - 4 days a week. You will have to do a baseline...

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 issues or questions. Good luck to you!!!!

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, you could potentially go to COT shortly after you...

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 your unit or command, you may not even get a chance t...

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 working for income until I officially went in. I...

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 long and time-consuming one with so much paperwork in...

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 know some nurses who work 3 12s. It varies though....

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 when your results are submitted to that site. You ca...

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 hospital in Chicago as a student nurse for a year. ...

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 what happens. My COT date is 03/10/09. I will g...

Thank you!!!!

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 start early and was long. But luckily I finished ...

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 to pay for all of your uniform items out of pocket ...

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 going for NTP or a specific area of nursing??:nuke:

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 package for the October selection board. I do have...

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 skin breakdown resulting in pressure ulcers. nowada...