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From what I have been reading, it seems to be about a 2month wait once your application has been verified. Those that applied Dec/Jan posted they were accepted in Feb. I applied end of March and just heard last week..... What concentration did you apply for? I went with Adult Primary...

I just got mine too - last night! Congrats!! I finally heard back :) See you all in the Fall!!

Has anybody, who has been verified since end of March or before, heard anything yet? I still haven't heard anything.

Good for you! I'm still waiting, but I love to hear this for you!!

So I've been reading some previous posts on this thread that suggest end of May... Hoping that timeline is accurate...

Application submitted 3/2, completely verified 3/27.... How about you?

Hello all. Im a Fall 2025 applicant. Can any of you share what the interview process is like? On an average, what is the timeline from interview to college decision? Thanks ?

Hello all. I applied for Fall 2025. For those of you that are posting that you're waiting on a decision from the university, Have you all had an interview? Or are you just waiting for any information at all? I've not heard anything, so I'm trying to find out where I am in the timeline.. thanks very much

Well if you accept the offer, then they will start the process. For me, once I got the offer, it was about 3-4 months. They have to process everything, including a background check and your references. Since 9/11 this whole process takes a "long time", because of all Homeland Security requirements. Heard the saying "It the Gov't, hurry up and wait" - its true. Wait for the job and take it - it is well worth the wait...

To the best of my recollection, because filling out all of the paperwork/computer data entry is mind boggling, it is the electronic version of your application that you must data entry. The VA, or vet pro, needs to give you a user name/password.

Thank you very much. Appreciate your help and advice. Good luck to you

Hello all. I have been searching the previous posts regarding Air Force Flight Nursing, but they are 5+ years ago. I plan on calling the recruiter and talking to him again about Flight Nursing. But, I was wondering about preparation. I am a BSN with 17 years Critical Care experience (CCRN), but NO peds and some ER experience. I was thinking about taking an EMT course while I process the paperwork. Anything anyone else can suggest? Also, how many members and what skill level are on the "Team"? And, lastly, since this is Reserve duty how does flying/transporting time factor in to real life/full time job?

It seems to me that RNs have more opportunity for advancement. Again, I have never looked at the LPN route. I was advised many years ago to become an RN and the advice has served me well. That is not to say an LPN is any less. I do not want to start an LPN vs RN war on here - we all contribute within our scope of practice and we are all needed. It really depends on what YOU want to accomplish within your career. Since you seem to have access to the AF base, start asking around and do some more research before you make a decision.

You can talk to a recruiter at any time. I'm an RN with a BSN. I'm planning on starting my packet within the next 2 months, so I have not yet begun my military career. Most of what I am telling you is thru my own research, either on here, the internet or talking with a recruiter directly. I don't know anything about an LPN track or military career. I do know that in order to be an officer in the Air Force or Navy you need your RN and BSN, active or reserve. The Army will take you with an Associates (aka ADN or ASN), active or reserve, but you will never promote past Captain. This also depends on supply and demand :) Moral of the story - the more education you have the better off you will be..... Now, officers do not go thru basic training like enlisted do. Officers go thru Officer training and in the Air Force it is referred to as COT, the Navy is ODS and the Army is OBLC. They range from 2-4 weeks, depending on the branch. Yes, physical fitness is a must and each branch has a minimum passing score and height/weight requirements. Hence me starting my packet in about 2 months - I'm about 15lbs over weight and need to lose it first. So some google searches regarding ODS, COT and OBLC and the height/weight requirements....

Well it all really depends on where you are starting from............ If you are just graduating high school, then you need to inquire about nursing programs LPN vs RN, Associates vs Bachelors (RN track only)... You have to start taking prerequisite classes and then get accepted into a program. If you decide on a University, then you can look into ROTC. They also have a lot of "student" tracks that help with tuition assistance, books and monthly stipends etc - and ROTC and "student tracks" may be one in the same, I'm no too sure. If you are already in a nursing program, then you can start now by talking to a HEALTHCARE recruiter. Do not talk to an enlisted recruiter, totally different objective. Then you need to decide if you want an active duty or reserve duty career. So, it all really depends on where you are starting from. There is a TON of great info on here already. All you have to do is conduct a search and all of the threads will come up for you :) Good luck :)

As far as I know MacDill closed its hospital. They have clinics, but how many I don't know.........

Do you have your RN license? Any experience? At my VA, and I would assume all are the same, nurses deal with Nurse Recruitment, not HR. So, go down in person and follow up on your application..... I do know that the VA's are having a hiring freeze. But, you should have gotten a follow-up phone call regarding your application. Go in person and inquire. Ask to speak to the Nurse Recruiter.

Thank you for the info. God I hate to run - always have. Sprinting is a good suggestion though. I'll add it ot my regimen. I live in Fla, but have heard the heat in Texas can be brutal - hoping for a winter OBLC when as is said and done :)

Thank you. That is great info. Question about the sit-ups? I googled the sit-ups and push-ups to see how they were done - on Youtube. The sit-ups were shown with the arms crossed in front of the chest, not the hands behind the head....... So I'm wondering....

Exactly the information I was looking for. Thank you very much. You're a BIG help :)

Hello all, Can anyone tell me how the APFTs are conducted? Indoor, outdoor? How are you run thru the paces? Do you do your situps, roll over and do your pushups immediately afterward, then do you run your 2miles? Kind of like an obastacle course pace? Or are the exercises grouped for different times and days?

Would have never thought to ask about something like that. Thank you for the heads up.

Thank yoy very much. I think I'm going to go for it and apply. Thanks again :)

Hello all, Looking for some advice. I am hoping to submit a package for Air Force Reserve Nurse Corps 2011 Fiscal year. I work at the VA (and love it). There is a civilian clinical Nurse position open at the Air Force base. I was thinking that if I worked on the base it would give me 1. an opportunity to experience military life (to confirm that Reserve Nursing is the right decision for me) 2. Networking to get to know the Head Nurse, recruitment people etc Any thoughts on whether I am thinking about this right? Thanks

Thank you