kato10

kato10

FNP cardiology, ER

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  1. MEPS

    kato10 replied to aniko743's topic in Government, Military

    Well, the March COT is just about full so I wouldn't worry about not having your application in. This time of the year is pretty tight for slots due to the lack of full staff at COT. From what I've...

  2. MEPS

    kato10 replied to aniko743's topic in Government, Military

    I don't know why you are having to pay out of your pocket. My medical stuff went to the surgeon general and he requested that I go to see an orthopedic. The AF paid for that visit. It is very...

  3. Is the Air Force in demand for FNPs? Navy?

    kato10 replied to FNPdude74's topic in Government, Military

    From what I have been told by the AF, there aren't a whole lot of NP candidates entering the AF. I was told they only put in 2 civilian NPs last year. I'm sure most of what they get come from those...

  4. Air Force Nursing Bonus, Student Loan Repayment

    kato10 replied to missmiss's topic in Government, Military

    You never know about the housing market. We put our's up the beginning of Oct and had a contract the middle of December. We did take a loss overall, but I am glad to get rid of

  5. Looking for guidence

    kato10 replied to singlerose's topic in Government, Military

    Shelley, What is your degree going to be...FNP, ANP? I am a FNP and have done cardiology for the past 3 years. I'm looking to go back into the AF but will be doing family practice probably in a...

  6. Air Force Board Results

    kato10 replied to SeekirRN's topic in Government, Military

    Are these dates for the "extra" board people are talking about? I was told the Jan board wasn't until the end of the month like around the 26th or

  7. LPN/LVN needs a Challenge

    kato10 replied to beachbummer's topic in Government, Military

    I guess it really depends on what you want to do, but a great option to be associated with the military in a way is a school with a ROTC program. You would get rid of the debt aspect of it. Like the...

  8. Air Force Nursing Bonus, Student Loan Repayment

    kato10 replied to missmiss's topic in Government, Military

    I'm a little slow in a response to you, but here is my personal experience with getting out. I was AD and got out to go to nursing school. I used the GI Bill which was great. However, it is tough...

  9. interviewing with NP and Chief Nurse (air force)

    kato10 replied to mt_nurse's topic in Government, Military

    Maverickemt, it is my understanding that you should get your application in as soon as you can. If a particular class date is full then you'd go to the next COT date. The worst thing to do is wait...

  10. MEPS

    kato10 replied to aniko743's topic in Government, Military

    I started the process of reentering the AF back in July. I was able to go to MEPS the end of August and just knew they would disqualify me due to bilateral ACL reconstruction. The silly part is when...

  11. "Bum-Rushed" And Stressed

    kato10 replied to m.schuttler's topic in Government, Military

    I graduated from UCF in 2003....great program and professors. I was lucky enough to have Dr. Covelli for clinical my senior year, what a great

  12. Frustrated and REALLY need to VENT right now!!!

    kato10 replied to fitRNpic's topic in Government, Military

    I know for NPs the AF can request for an overstaffing if they have already met their requirements but still have recruits. I would definitely ask if that is an option. Otherwise, I think I agree...

  13. Nursing review board

    kato10 replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    Nothing is wrong with working a few months if you need the money. The only problem is do you tell them your true intentions or go into it with the idea that it might not happen at

  14. Nursing review board

    kato10 replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    Good point....you are right! I forget about all these government holidays since they don't count in the civilian

  15. Nursing review board

    kato10 replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    I heard that all paper work needs to be in by Nov 10th, so I would assume Nov 11th is the meeting. Unfortunately, I am going to get bumped to the next board as I now need an ortho consult for my...

  16. AF nursing and RN-BSN

    kato10 replied to mccauley01's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks wtbcrna! My recruiter has said he thinks I will come in as O-3 and being prior enlisted should be O-3E. I hope so anyway. Good luck with the rest of

  17. AF nursing and RN-BSN

    kato10 replied to mccauley01's topic in Government, Military

    I am currently working on my 7th year between RN and NP, so I should get 1:1 time

  18. Can new RN grad/No BSN enlist in the military?

    kato10 replied to Bree88's topic in Government, Military

    You might check with the Army. I know they have different programs where you can actually be an officer without a bachelor's. They require you to finish in a certain time period. My brother is...

  19. Any AF January COT hopefuls out there?

    kato10 replied to NurseJessi's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck with the injury stuff. IF you go to MEPS soon then they will probably disqualify you depending on the injury then requiring a surgeon general waiver which takes a while. I'm still waiting...

  20. Am I crazy to be a nurse considering the AF?

    kato10 replied to USAFhopeful's topic in Government, Military

    USAFhopeful.....you should absolutely give the AF considerable thought. You have every opportunity to become whatever you want. IF you wish to extend your education you can do that. For a new grad...

  21. Air Force COT questions

    kato10 replied to foqus's topic in Government, Military

    For those that have gone through COT already, what is a typical day like? Is there a lot of classroom time? How many days did you do PT? Was the 1.5mi run on the road or track? Is there any field...

  22. Air Force COT questions

    kato10 replied to foqus's topic in Government, Military

    Carolinapooh....thanks for letting me know about bringing your own shoes to COT. I had read some place that they have their own like BMT but to know what shoe type you are. I remember how horrible...

  23. Air Force COT questions

    kato10 replied to foqus's topic in Government, Military

    I agree the Asics gel would be a good start. I believe for COT they require everyone to have the same shoes that we have to buy. I would highly recommend getting some gel insoles for those

  24. interviewing with NP and Chief Nurse (air force)

    kato10 replied to mt_nurse's topic in Government, Military

    As for the NP interview I think that is reserved mainly for the NPs coming in. I am waiting on my interviews and know I will definitely be doing the face to face and NP interviews as I'm a FNP. The...

  25. AF Nurse Accession Bonus & BLS question

    kato10 replied to DrCOVID's topic in Government, Military

    No OTS is for all other officers besides medical and clergy. It is longer (12 weeks) and more intense. The COT is a much abbreviated training program and you are a direct