gerrib83

gerrib83

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  1. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    gerrib83 replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    Met with my recruiter yesterday, he's leaving for a new duty station. Got ALOT of info on COT....got the insiders view from a current student. What to expect, bring, forget and know when you get...

  2. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    gerrib83 replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    I go to COT in Jan and hope its not to cold. I am use to New England weathers but hate running inthe FREEZING cold. Oh well worse case its only 4 weeks! Can't wait to get of of dodge and start my...

  3. interviewing with NP and Chief Nurse (air force)

    gerrib83 replied to mt_nurse's topic in Government, Military

    I'm getting all my uniforms before I go to COT, heard its the best way to go. I have a firend who's a Capt at a base near me and I plan to ask her to mentor me in uniform selection. Its about a...

  4. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    gerrib83 replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    Hey I count 2 plus myself going to COT in Jan 11....anyone else? We need to get together so to speak and help each other.. I'm a Navy wife husband's retired with 21 yrs and both sons are presently...

  5. interviewing with NP and Chief Nurse (air force)

    gerrib83 replied to mt_nurse's topic in Government, Military

    I think it would be great for nurses and other healthcare professionals to have some friendships forged before COT. I go in Jan but "my resruiter says" he can try for Oct. Now that I know when and...

  6. FOR COT CLASS 10-03 - last minute unsolicited advice

    gerrib83 replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    Midinphx, I totally agree that being over 40 does not mean we can not chase and obtain our dreams. I honestly thought I was too old, but thank god for the AF!! Granted I am nervous to be with all...

  7. FOR COT CLASS 10-03 - last minute unsolicited advice

    gerrib83 replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    Carolinapooh I have just read your post regarding COT and thank you for your pearls of wisdom you have shared. I am older "age critical" my recruiter calls me 47 and I go in Jan 2011. I have been a...

  8. interviewing with NP and Chief Nurse (air force)

    gerrib83 replied to mt_nurse's topic in Government, Military

    I got the call last night for selection but do not leave till 10 Jan and then to Andrew's. Thrilled at it finally happening but sad as it is so far off into the future. I did get the base I wanted...

  9. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    gerrib83 replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    I got the call too Carebear!!!!!!!!!!! 10 Jan for me and I am going to Andrews afterwards. Thrilled as its near my son ( and grandson), he's at Dover AFB. Me with my OCD already looked at airfares...

  10. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    gerrib83 replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    How odd, I was told you will have your base assignment before COT. I am sure though the location will be forth coming. If you explain the situation to your CO he/she will probably empathize with you...

  11. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    gerrib83 replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    I had to fix errors too. I also had to resign some paperwork, my recruiter called and left a message that he was fed ex'ing a package to my house. So I drove to Boston and waited for him to come...

  12. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    gerrib83 replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    Carebear I hear you and boy it sounds exactly like me. The FRUSTRATION is crazy. I have 2 daughters at home, one in college the other 6th grade. My husband is USN retired and continues to work for...

  13. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    gerrib83 replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    I got a age waiver put in my package as an insurnace policy for this very reason; was my suggestion. I did not want it to be kicked back if I had my birthday before the board reviewed my package....

  14. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    gerrib83 replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks, I know what you are saying but it is frustrating to have your life and that of your families up in the air. I have many years experience as a nurse and also working with the veteran...

  15. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    gerrib83 replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for your kind words. You must be going to the May COT, my recruiters wife will be attending; then on to Lackland. I got the you can attend with my wife speech but no joy still waiting. I...

  16. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    gerrib83 replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    I have been in the "process" since July of 09, granted not a year as of yet but I am VERY age critical 47. I am married, husband retired military, 4 kids of which 2 are active duty. Now its my turn...

  17. Thinking of going into Air Force as a BSN

    gerrib83 replied to jcoolcuda's topic in Government, Military

    WoW that was fast! Thank you so much this bit of info puts my mind at ease to know that I have the option of base acceptance. My husband was a USN recruiter for his last 4 yrs in ( only assignment...

  18. interviewing with NP and Chief Nurse (air force)

    gerrib83 replied to mt_nurse's topic in Government, Military

    Any examples of the questions asked during the interview process from the CON? and NP? I am thinking about going in as a older nurse and have not had any interviews in years; is it similar to a job...

  19. Thinking of going into Air Force as a BSN

    gerrib83 replied to jcoolcuda's topic in Government, Military

    I too am thinking about joing though am 47 and would need a wavier. I have been a nurse for 12 years and presentlywork for the government. My husband is retired USN and both sons are active Air...

  20. 9 Dimensions of Nursing?

    gerrib83 posted a topic in Government, Military

    I have to write my yealy proficiency and am totally lost. CAn anyone out ther given me some examples of what they have used. I have been at the VA for 18 months but nursung for yrs. I never had to...

  21. I'm thinking of Joining the Navy as a Nurse... ?

    gerrib83 replied to Wheaties's topic in Government, Military

    I am a nurse presently at a VA. Navy wife 24 yrs. My husbands last 4 before retirement was a Navy recruiter. FIrst off Navy is the way to go. I work with Air Force, Army and Navy nurses and the...