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nursemel09

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  1. Graduated cot on friday!!!

    nursemel09 replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    Has anyone else found out COT date and first duty station

  2. Graduated cot on friday!!!

    nursemel09 replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    Couldn't wait for the call when I saw this post. Called my recruiter and he is out of the office for the day! Ahhh...hopefully he will call today

  3. To everyone who just heard about their AF acceptance

    nursemel09 replied to firefiter61's topic in Government, Military

    jmaverick, What did your recruiter say about working cardiac in the military. I am hoping to continue working cardiac-tele. The chief nurse I interviewed with acted like it wouldn't be a problem. I...

  4. COT class 10-02

    nursemel09 replied to jentrump29's topic in Government, Military

    Are you talking about the HPLRP paperwork? These are the papers that you signed that stated you would be taking the loan repayment and you would be adding 2 years to your commitment (i.e total of 6...

  5. Nursing review board

    nursemel09 replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    Your recruiter should be able to tell you the board and result posting dates. My recruiter had a sheet hanging up in his office with all the FY10 information for boards and

  6. Doubts about age...

    nursemel09 replied to jennifer7010's topic in Government, Military

    I turned 30 this year and closer to 31 when I finish COT. Age will give you insight that someone younger may not have yet. It's a good

  7. To everyone who just heard about their AF acceptance

    nursemel09 replied to firefiter61's topic in Government, Military

    From what I understand, this was for the nurses who are going into the Nurse Transition Program. The fully qualified board does meet until this month I think. Hope this

  8. Air Force Board Results

    nursemel09 replied to SeekirRN's topic in Government, Military

    I am from the Nashville, TN area. Congrats to everyone

  9. Air Force Board Results

    nursemel09 replied to SeekirRN's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats! Just got the call myself... package accepted! Now if only I knew where and when we be going. lol My recruiter said that it should be by Monday as well. He said that he had to have that...

  10. AF 4 year committment

    nursemel09 replied to USAFhopeful's topic in Government, Military

    Jenhasredhair, I was told that I would find out my COT class, and my first duty station when my package was accepted. Is this

  11. AF 4 year committment

    nursemel09 replied to USAFhopeful's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats on being accepted! Hopefully, I will here from my recruiter today too. Did they say why you still didn't have any

  12. AF 4 year committment

    nursemel09 replied to USAFhopeful's topic in Government, Military

    I also signed up for the 6 year committment. My parents were concerned about my making the leap into military life but accepted my decision but my husband has been totally supportive and excited. The...

  13. Graduated cot on friday!!!

    nursemel09 replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you so much for all your information and advice! It's great to kind of know what to expect when we get

  14. Air Force November Board Results

    nursemel09 replied to SeekirRN's topic in Government, Military

    Has anyone heard anything

  15. EKG strips!?! All I see are lines and stripes!!!

    nursemel09 replied to webmansx's topic in Cardiac

    Does where you work offer a Basic Arrythmia class? If they do and you haven't taken to class, you might want to do so. Once I learned the theory behind the complex, I understood it better. Good

  16. Air Force November Board Results

    nursemel09 replied to SeekirRN's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you to everyone for posting updates! My recruiter didn't offer much in the way of information. I am anxiously awaiting to find out if I will be able to leave in January as well! Good luck to...

  17. EKG strips!?! All I see are lines and stripes!!!

    nursemel09 replied to webmansx's topic in Cardiac

    When I was trying to learn EKG strips...I got a really good book called "EKG made easy". The book gives you lots of exercises to learn rhythm interpretation. I also spent some time with in our...

  18. Joining the Air Force

    nursemel09 replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    I recieved tuition assistance with a contract that I would work for two years after I graduate. I have a job at the hospital as a GN/RN when I graduate. I will be working until COT. I plan on giving...

  19. Advice -New Veterans Hospital in Orlando , Florida (2012)

    nursemel09 replied to rholman's topic in Government, Military

    After your first adult med-surg clinical, you can apply for the VA Valor program if it's available in your area. It is a paid internship at a VA hospital. You can work up to 400 hours over a 10 week...

  20. Joining the Air Force

    nursemel09 replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    I'm in a very similar position right now. I will be graduating in May with my BSN. I am under a two year contract with the hospital I work at currently but I have already filled out my paperwork for...

  21. AF nursing questions

    nursemel09 replied to AFfamof5's topic in Government, Military

    I have been looking in to joining when I graduate in may. The recruiter I spoke to, said they are offering up to $40k in student loan repayment and $20k sign on bonus for a 6 year committment. If you...

  22. Question for AF nurses

    nursemel09 posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am trying to decide if I want to join the AF nurse corp. I will graduate with my BSN in May and I am considering all my options. I spoke with a recruiter today and the bonus and loan repayment could...

  23. Question for AF nurses

    nursemel09 replied to nursemel09's topic in Government, Military

    silly question..but what is LMRC and CSH? I am still trying to figure out all the abbreviations. How long are the deployments usually for? I saw a previous post that the deployments are usually...

  24. Question for AF nurses

    nursemel09 replied to nursemel09's topic in Government, Military

    That information helps a great deal. Thanks! How does deployment work for a commissioned nurse? Would I be on the front lines or would be I be in a military hospital close to the war (ex.

  25. Question for AF nurses

    nursemel09 replied to nursemel09's topic in Government, Military

    How are the nurse/patient ratios? Are they comprable to the civilian side? What about the chance of deployment? I know it's there because of the military but how does that work on the nursing side of...