Staceracer1, As an Air Force nurse and Captain with 8 years of active Air Force service, prior Army deployed experience, and a very fulfilling experience treating initial casualties from Operation...
I've been in the AF for 5 years now and I would do it all over again. I entered with a peer group of 15 brand new RNs / Lieutenants, and collectively we have had some great experiences. I was in...
Though the military does have some excellent benefits for education, you when considering whether to go active duty or reserves (which includes the Air National Guard), there is quite a bit to...
My calender shows that I confirmed my choice for interview day/time on 22 September, and the deadline for applications was 15 September. That would have them mailing out the letters almost...
I'm putting out feelers to see who and how many are awaiting word of interviews at the University of Minnesota program. I am not anticipating a letter until sometime in September. I applied and...
debRN0417, The probability that your son will be in Iraq or Afghanistan in the near future is really random at this point. Once he is done with training he will arrive at his permanent duty station....
debRN017, New medics in the Army initially undergo 10 weeks of 'Health Care Specialist' training at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. This course is a broad overview of the entire spectrum of Army health care,...
The biggest difference between civilian nursing and Air Force nursing is the acceptance that service in the AF Nurse Corps is a lifestyle, not just a job. Being on the officer side of the house...
ceska2, I'm in the ICU at Wilford Hall Medical Center (the hospital on Lackland) and would be happy to help you on your trek. The advice to gain a year of critical care experience before joining is...
The essential difference between civilian nursing and Air Force nursing is the fundamental understanding that you are choosing to adopt a lifestyle, not just a job. I cannot emphasize this point...
If you are considering both, make it known to both recruiters that you would like to visit an active hospital for an extended weekend. They have funds for just such trips, though I can't guarantee...
My wife and I returned from a 3 year tour in Germany at Landstuhl in Dec '02. We were both fresh out of nursing school; I was military, she wasn't. Highlights of our personal experience related to...
As with everything, check the fine print. On my Perkins paperwork, the fine print is in our favor 100%. My Perkins promissary note states that the loan is forgiven for work as a nurse, over a period...
Don't forget the best part about the application process... they let you apply again next year, it's not single elimination. I received my 'thank you for applying...' letter and was a bit saddened,...