mcaselogic

Currently serving as a reservist so I cannot speak on behalf of AD. However, AF really looks after your well being and considers your family. Our deployments are shorter versus other branches. As nurses, we all do the same job and often work together on joint bases. In that regard, there is no difference. I considered all 3 branches before I committed to Air Force. I felt it was a better fit for me. Hope that helps!

https://www.airforce.com/find-a-recruiter Use this website to find them. Make sure you search for healthcare professions recruiter because enlisted will likely not help. However, I do know of one but not sure if he covers the Carolinas. I'll PM you his info just in case (perhaps he knows of someone).

For the Air Force Reserve, I believe it's somewhere between 40-45 but I am not 100% sure. Contact either a Guard or Reserve Health Professions Recruiter. The recruiters you see around your city are likely not officer/healthcare recruiters and may lead you the wrong way (one was about to make me enlist ?) Pro tip: Do not be discouraged if they do not get back to you on time. Perseverance is key! These types of recruiters barely have any help and have lots of people applying. Good luck!

I did my oath at the beginning of November and yes, going Reserve. I have my first UTA drill this coming weekend. I will post any info to keep this thread going.

In one word, patience. It took me 2 years to finally get in for the Reserve. It seems a bit discouraging but hang on if it's what you really want. It took me 4 months to get to MEPS, 3-4 months after that for flight physical because I too did not meet the height. Then from there I had to wait a while to get a base to accept me in Florida. Hope that helps. Good luck.

Reserve. Thanks! That wasn't mentioned to me but cool! I was told my paperwork would be sent to the Reserve personnel and from there orders for OTS.

Yes I was. I’ve been trying since 2017 and finally got it.

Congrats to everyone! I'm selected as a clinical nurse and already got my oath completed. Now waiting for orders. Not sure when that's going to happen.

Guys, I found out last week that my package is "gtg" as per my recruiter. This Saturday (11/2) I am doing my oath at my Reserve base as a clinical nurse. I am assuming they have already selected the applicants but have yet to notify them? I started this process in 2017... Good luck to everyone and keep us updated.

I think that depends on what your AFSC is. I am not in the Air Force yet, but from what I understand flight nurses have to go to a flight course in Ohio, I believe. I think the same might apply to CCAT. However, in my case as an FNP I'd go to my reserve unit.

Wow. You nailed it, unfortunately. I don't see much value in my work anymore. Like you said, do more and shut up. I'd go back to ER as an RN but I don't know anymore. I too have had depressed moods ever since I started working as an NP. Some days are cool because I see a great case but that happens once every 2-3 months.

That’s exactly what I read too! Navy recruiter didn’t go much into the detail about that and I haven’t heard from him in over 3 months. Currently waiting to hear about my CV approval, do you know anything about that? Is that part of selection?

I have some regrets: 1. I did not work out my math and could have been earning a bit more as an ER RN. 2. I did not think it thoroughly when it came to work/life balance. 3. I did not consider the over saturation of the NP job market. 4. I had zero clue as to the amount of mental stress I'd encounter rounding three hospitals. However, I am thankful for the choice I made because I'm closer to reaching my actual goal. If I wouldn't have gone to FNP school, I'd still be making great money but going nowhere. I do think prospective NP students should be made aware of the cons this profession has and not be swayed with the "you're going to be calling all the shots and have enough time to balance everything out"

For me they were required as an FNP. For Public Nurse I am not sure if you are required however it’s never a bad idea to get them! “3-5 Letters of Recommendation. Two letters must come from Nurse Direct line supervisors. The supervisor needs to state that they are your direct line supervisor and from what date to present. Also, ensure that their title is in the signature block, the letter is signed and dated.” As far as the statement of motivation, I don’t think I was given a certain number of words or pages. Let me know how else I can help!

Did MEPS last year since I was trying to process with Navy so I don't have to do it again. It's valid for 2 years. As of Friday I have completely finished my package with LORs, statement of motivation, and that online background questionnaire.