ladyviola

Hi, I'm a 49 yr old, M46N3, 1st Lt, Married, no kids (none anticipated). My career started in 1982 in the Army as an ambulance driver and I progressed to Army medic (awarded EFMB), Army combat medic, Army LPN, Civilian LPN, Civilian ADRN, Civilian RN, 2010 Air Force RN, Air Force certified Med/Surg RN, and now I'm trying for the Air Force FNP Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program with the next board in June 2012 (AY-13). I am building my resume, CV, Recommendations, ADP, Essay, Transcripts, GRE, and so on that all go into two separate applications. One to the University and the other to the Air Force. I understand the goal is to go to Grad School for 3 years at Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda, Maryland. I need to hear some advice, discussion, conversation so I can pull all of this together. I am wondering about timing, interview, Academic Evaluation, quotas and if any are unfilled and why, etc. I am stationed in Aviano AB, and have been here for almost 2 years now.

Carolinapooh ~ from one carolina girl to another THANK YOU!!! You have been and continue to be such a blessing to those getting ready to CROSS INTO THE BLUE. What a positive impression you leave on those who have no prior expererience and an affirmation that us ole priors who have been out for a while can do this "thang". I for one and I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say your information is priceless and I am grateful for every piece you are willing to share. You did not come across as a jerk at all, as usual you are honest and upfront. Thanks for all of your inputs throughout this blog you have helped more people than you could possibly realize. You da bomb Pooh!!!! I will see you out in the BLUE.........can't wait!!!!!

There will be a party in the house that day!! But seriously it really happens like that. I've been military as a dep. or member my entrie life and I have a ton of those stories. ie: activated from Mesquite, TX as a medic during Desert Storm, sent to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, pulling guard duty one night in the hospital (we were very short staffed so we all pitched in with a variety of duties) and down the hallway comes the night janitor on a zamboni sized floor polisher and we look at each other and viola ~ this guy is from my old unit 8years earlier when we were both on active duty status stationed at Ft Hood, TX. No bullsh** it really happens like that. So be on the look out!!!!

midinphx ~ people in high places..... let's hope this guy can do something for you!!

Carolinapooh ~ that is exactly what we love about you....your passion for the branch and all who serve it! Keep it up woman we wouldn't want you any other way!

midinphx - we are still pulling for you girl!! Saving you a seat next to me in COT 10-03!!!!!

midinphx - hang in there kitty.....we are hanging with you!!! carolinapooh - are you gonna take that standing still. we got your back girlfriend.....I think we can take him (rghbsn that is)

I second that DITTO! What an awesome group of people. I must say I love the company I keep......every one of you! And I am one of those that carolinapooh has helped and I will remain eternally grateful! Thanks!!!

midinphx - glad you had a good time in vegas. when you mentioned you got to witness our National Anthem being played with the water dancing to it....at the risk of sounding like a weenie....it made me tear up. welcome back!

midinphx - good for you! Go to vegas have a blast! I know it's painfully difficult to wait (we all have been there) but know in your heart of hearts it is well worth the wait. Your time and energy will be rewarded ten times over. Keep the faith sista your time will come! :hpbday:

Hey Fraz605 - I'm an experienced RN so I will not be going to NTP but straight to my duty assignment. I'm sorry to hear about your joint spouse issues. Are you both RN's looking for the same duty station?

midinphx - woooowhooooo!!!!! yeah!!!!! :yeah:keep us posted!!!

Hey Jazzy...I don't know if you heard but we have a facebook page USAF COT Class 10-03. Come visit us if you haven't yet.:)

Hey fellow COT classmates - we have a facebook page under groups USAF COT 10-03.....Get plugged in!

carolinapooh-thanks so much for all of your advice, tips and information. I for one am MOST grateful. for all March COT people there is a facebook page USAF COT10-03 where we are connecting. lets get the word out there.