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  1. January COT

    tifbur14 replied to aura_of_laura's topic in Government, Military

    I am so sorry that they treated you that way and didn't want to help. Buying uniforms is a very overwhelming task, when you have no idea what every little doohickey is. In terms of Mess Dress I am...

  2. January COT

    tifbur14 replied to aura_of_laura's topic in Government, Military

    which katy batten are you??? There is more than

  3. Dreading COT

    tifbur14 replied to Yammar's topic in Government, Military

    Good

  4. Dreading COT

    tifbur14 replied to Yammar's topic in Government, Military

    I don't believe that there is a facebook group for COT 11-02. A group would be great though if you want to start it!!! Is anyone flying to COT? I have to fly and I have to arrive a day early b/c...

  5. Dreading COT

    tifbur14 replied to Yammar's topic in Government, Military

    I am also going to COT in January! You have nothing to worry about with your run times you are running about a which if you are a female under 30 it is 55 points out of 60! That is nothing to worry...

  6. Lower back pain from standing all day

    tifbur14 replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    It does take time to get used to standing all day. You may also want to evaluate the type of shoes you wear and determine if they are providing adequate support for you. Many nurses wear hard...

  7. Recommendation Letter from Unit Manager

    tifbur14 replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    It would be best to be honest with your unit manager. Perhaps set up a meeting with you manager and express your gratitude for your job and the learning opportunity and the such. I would then tell...

  8. Air Force Update

    tifbur14 replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    I will keep my fingers crossed for you! GOOD

  9. Bedside Reporting

    tifbur14 replied to OttawaRPN's topic in General Nursing

    My facility switched to bedside reporting which has worked out very well. You get to eyeball your patient, the IV lines and rates, 02 rate, and ensure the outgoing shift isn't leaving you with 10cc...

  10. Who is doing/did your AF Commissioning?

    tifbur14 replied to danegerous's topic in Government, Military

    I had my husband who is Capt. commission me! A pretty special moment for us to

  11. Eglin AFB

    tifbur14 replied to aniko743's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats aniko!!! My husband and I just PCS'd from Eglin to Hill in Utah a month ago. I commissioned today and will be attending COT in January also. If you have any questions about Eglin PM me and I...

  12. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    tifbur14 replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    AMYRN, you are not the only one having to weigh in every month. Myself and another nurse who is waiting to go to COT do it. We do it for accountability as we live and Florida and our Recruiter is in...

  13. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    tifbur14 replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    YAY!! I bet you are so excited! I wish you

  14. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    tifbur14 replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    HNELLA I know Jan seems so far away! Are you working until then?? My husband PCS's in August so I am thankful I did not get an earlier date we are all over the place right now. Well, my unsolicited...

  15. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    tifbur14 replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    No, Carolinapooh. I have one year experience and needed to get an experience waiver to go to a base with only a clinic. In order to work in a clinic you need to have 3 yrs of experience. I do not...

  16. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    tifbur14 replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    I will also be going to COT in Jan. My husband in currently active duty in the AF. I was very surprised I got a Jan COT date as my recruiter had fully qualified nurses receiving Mar and Apr dates....

  17. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    tifbur14 replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    Hey HNELLA, I will be going to cot also! I was in the April board, I have already received an experience waiver and know my base assignment. I am so excited! I bet you are also. Januray is a great...

  18. AF FY2011 Anyone still awaiting NTP placement and COT dates?!

    tifbur14 replied to LovinLifeLiz's topic in Government, Military

    Yeah, there are lots of new RN's in clinics. AFPC said that they do waivers for this situation all the

  19. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    tifbur14 replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    Gerrib83, My app went to the April board and I found out I will be going to COT in Jan if my waiver goes through! How exciting. Keep up the good preparation. I would start learning AF rank, values,...

  20. AF FY2011 Anyone still awaiting NTP placement and COT dates?!

    tifbur14 replied to LovinLifeLiz's topic in Government, Military

    My husband has orders to move this summer, for a 4 year assignment. I am coming into the AF as a fully-qualified clinical nurse. The problem lies that the base we are going to is only a clinic. The...

  21. AF FY2011 Anyone still awaiting NTP placement and COT dates?!

    tifbur14 replied to LovinLifeLiz's topic in Government, Military

    Hey, I have friend who was accepted as part of the Jan board is still waiting on a COT date and NTP placement. Good luck waiting. It was bizarre though, my package went to the board today and I got a...

  22. AF COT 08/23/2010 Anyone Else out there?

    tifbur14 replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    If you go to the COT website all of the class dates are there. They do not have COT from November-January because of the holidays. Good luck. Have you completed your RN already? Or are you waiting to...

  23. AF COT 08/23/2010 Anyone Else out there?

    tifbur14 replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    I would totally reccomend using the NCSBN review and their questions available for NCLEX reveiw! They were the most similar to the

  24. AF COT 08/23/2010 Anyone Else out there?

    tifbur14 replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    I am in the middle of the process an and my anticipated COT date is AUG 23 also! I am a senior in my RN - BSN program. Have you all taken NCLEX already? GOOD LUCK to