The Little Greek

The Little Greek

L&D, mother/baby, antepartum

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  1. USAF Nurse NICU Midwife

    The Little Greek replied to crri0601bekah's topic in Government, Military

    I'm assuming you mean how often and for how long? We deploy for 6 months at a time then come home for a year and a half. Not everyone deploys every time their band is up, but it's always a...

  2. New Grad Wondering About Military OB Nursing

    The Little Greek replied to MandaPie's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats on AECP! It's a great opportunity. Don't worry too much about concentrating on any one skill at this point (OB vs. med-surg). It's stressful enough just to learn to be an RN, especially since...

  3. US Army recruitment question

    The Little Greek replied to JDCitizen's topic in Government, Military

    JD-- After your lengthy process with the AF I would have thought you would have given up! Glad to hear that you are still holding out hope. I have nothing to offer about the Army obviously, but I do...

  4. Nurse-Patient Ratio

    The Little Greek replied to kkcrank's topic in Government, Military

    I'm in OB and we follow AWHONN and ACOG standards of practice. Depends on the acuity, stage of labor, etc. In general, labor pts are 1:2 and couplets 1:4. Sometimes if we are busy the load may be a...

  5. what do spouses do?

    The Little Greek replied to mah09's topic in Government, Military

    My husband and I discussed this at great length before I commissioned. He has a career that affords him flexibility with moving so he can get a job just about anywhere. We have also discussed the...

  6. USAF Nurse NICU Midwife

    The Little Greek replied to crri0601bekah's topic in Government, Military

    I wish I could help you with the exact requirements to come in a a qualified OB or NICU nurse but I can't really. When I was going through the application process I was told that a minimum of one year...

  7. Student Considering Air Force Nursing

    The Little Greek replied to sarah8311's topic in Government, Military

    I second that! This just happened to a young enlisted woman that I work with. She will be serving out the remainder of her time despite having petitioned to get

  8. USAF Nurse NICU Midwife

    The Little Greek replied to crri0601bekah's topic in Government, Military

    I'm in OB so I'd be happy to answer any specific questions you may have. I had experience going in so I came in as a qualified OB nurse. Most of the RNs I work with wanted the OB track but there were...

  9. Student Considering Air Force Nursing

    The Little Greek replied to sarah8311's topic in Government, Military

    hope this

  10. Thinking of going into Air Force as a BSN

    The Little Greek replied to jcoolcuda's topic in Government, Military

    Started the process in late Sept, package went to the board in Dec, was accepted in Mar, commissioned in Apr, left for COT in Jun, reported to my base in Jul. I was very proactive during the process...

  11. Thinking of going into Air Force as a BSN

    The Little Greek replied to jcoolcuda's topic in Government, Military

    At the time you are offered a commission to the AF the recruiter will also let you know what base you are being offered. At that point you have the option to accept the commission or decline it; you...

  12. Air Force Nursing Bonus, Student Loan Repayment

    The Little Greek replied to missmiss's topic in Government, Military

    missmiss, My advice is to press forward with your package with your current recruiter. As another person mentioned, AF healthcare recruiters are in short supply so are lucky to actually be working...

  13. Air Force COT questions

    The Little Greek replied to foqus's topic in Government, Military

    yes, you will have more lab work done at cot. can't remember what exactly but i do remember a uds and a dna

  14. Can anyone in the military answer my question?

    The Little Greek replied to amfc's topic in Government, Military

    I hate to be vague, but it could go either way. You would definitely have to submit a waiver. Based on a review of your waiver the AF may or may not take you. An AD nurse that I work with has asthma...

  15. Senior Nursing Student Applying for USAF Nurse Corps

    The Little Greek replied to anoon's topic in Government, Military

    Just my opinion, but I don't think you have started the process late at all. In fact, I think you are right on target. Starting the application one year out from graduation should leave you plenty of...

  16. New Grad Wondering About Military OB Nursing

    The Little Greek replied to MandaPie's topic in Government, Military

    I am an OB nurse in the Air Force and would be happy to answer any questions you might have. I'm not sure what you meant by "lifestyle" in your post...perhaps you meant working environment? I have...

  17. Air Force COT questions

    The Little Greek replied to foqus's topic in Government, Military

    You'll only have a few days after COT to report to Wilford Hall. Like wtbcrna said, the time alloted should be stated on your orders when you get them. Be warned that if you take more than the alloted...

  18. air force nursing questions

    The Little Greek replied to jeanette21's topic in Government, Military

    You've got it right. NTP (Nurse Training Program) is the 10 week training for new RNs. Just know that it's nice to complete NTP at the base where you'll be stationed, but it may not happen that way....

  19. Should I join the Air Force with a family?

    The Little Greek replied to jazzy96's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, you will know where you will be stationed before you commission. You may decide to accept or reject at that point. As for the forms, fill them out electronically, print them and give them to your...

  20. 1st Base Assignment USAF for 2010, need advice

    The Little Greek replied to Laura V's topic in Government, Military

    I just sent you a message with my email address. Let me know if it didn't work. I think you have to have at least 10 posts on the message board before you are allowed to send PMs but I think you can...

  21. 1st Base Assignment USAF for 2010, need advice

    The Little Greek replied to Laura V's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, I work L&D....By all means, fire away! You can either start a new thread with your questions or you can PM me. I'm fine with either

  22. 1st Base Assignment USAF for 2010, need advice

    The Little Greek replied to Laura V's topic in Government, Military

    Laura V--I'd take Langley off your list. It's a nice area to live in, but if you want trauma you won't get it at Langley. Our ICW is rarely utilized and the med-surg nurses say they are bored out of...

  23. 1st Base Assignment USAF for 2010, need advice

    The Little Greek replied to Laura V's topic in Government, Military

    BabyRN--I take it you'll be L&D or NICU? I'm at Langley right now. Let me know if I can help you with anything at all. It's a busy unit with lots to learn. Our team is great--very high energy and...

  24. Yeah I madeit! Airforce!

    The Little Greek replied to cat2008's topic in Government, Military

    That's awesome CAT! Let me know if you have any questions about COT. I was just there last spring

  25. active duty work schedule at military hosp

    The Little Greek replied to pattyrn376's topic in Government, Military

    On my unit we work 15 shifts in a 30-31 day month. In the past I have been scheduled to work 5 12s in one week which wasn't all that fun. We also have about 3 scheduled 24 hour on-call shifts per...