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  1. AF Nov 2011 Boards

    midinphx replied to icurnanthony's topic in Government, Military

    Just so you all know... what you are going through with this waiting process is the NORM. Don't Panic. And try not to hold your breath waiting. If you went back 2 years ago, we all posted the same...

  2. "Old Timer" Looking For Some Support

    midinphx replied to Ol Timer's topic in Government, Military

    That 10 years prior brings your military age down to 40. I had just 3 years prior and came in at 42yr old. They kept telling me I was 39 by their measure. It is a challenge to get in. But if a...

  3. Anyone else anticipating January submission for Air Force COT 2012?!

    midinphx replied to mkb0521's topic in Government, Military

    https://allnurses.com/government-military-nursing/cot-10-04-a-482476-post4387422.html#post4387422 This is an old link. but the info is first hand and still helpful about going to COT. And really,...

  4. Tattoos - after you're already in the NCP

    midinphx replied to Motherofcorgis's topic in Government, Military

    There was one day during our basic that they "inspected" our tatoos. We all stood in our PT gear and they only asked about those that they could see beyond our tops and shorts. One guy had alot,...

  5. MEPS

    midinphx replied to NewNavyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I had to giggle at this! "can they??!!" They can do whatever they want. If you want it, keep jumping through the hoops. Guarantee that if you are in the military, you will jump through hoops and...

  6. AF applicant wanting feedback...need advice

    midinphx replied to ATLRN0828's topic in Government, Military

    I came in as a single parent. Question the validity of that article. Also, nurses are commissioned not enlisted. I can't answer why the rules would be different, but who says the military is fair?...

  7. AF applicant wanting feedback...need advice

    midinphx replied to ATLRN0828's topic in Government, Military

    It is not an easy thing being a parent in the military. Period. The mission comes before everything. The hours are long and more than I expected. I haven't gotten a single Holiday day off at all...

  8. Air Force (Military) Labor and Delivery... Good, bad, and the ugly?

    midinphx replied to Husker_Student_Nurse's topic in Government, Military

    I'm AF, ICU specialty. I would say to be careful of to specific a choice. I feel somewhat pigeon holed in ICU. My choices for bases/assignments are very limited due to there needing to be a...

  9. AF Nov 2011 Boards

    midinphx replied to icurnanthony's topic in Government, Military

    You will turn blue holding your breath. When I was waiting...and waiting... and waiting the date kept getting moved back. I had been told I would hear in early November and go to COT in Jan. Nope....

  10. Attitudes against the military

    midinphx replied to Animal3's topic in Government, Military

    I have to add that I've had nothing but positive Thanks from people - (though sometimes it is a bother, such as when you are dragging 3 bags through Baltimore Airport after traveling for 36+ hours...

  11. New Army Nurse!

    midinphx replied to teddy4987's topic in Government, Military

    Wow. Great story. Thanks for sharing. Don't think that the 6months experience counts for nothing. Any time matters when you are so fresh to nursing. I'm 43 and finally do not think of running as...

  12. military nurse tips

    midinphx replied to nora_11's topic in Government, Military

    The AF does not have enlisted LPN's. There are med techs that do tasks that are on the level with LPN's though, just no license. It limits them I believe, especially with the combining of...

  13. Student Considering Air Force Nursing

    midinphx replied to sarah8311's topic in Government, Military

    Medical officer Recruiters cover large regions and are spread pretty thin. Find that sweet spot between persistent and peskiness. lol. I would suggest that you present yourself to him/her with an...

  14. COT weight requirements

    midinphx replied to superman07's topic in Government, Military

    They won't send you home from COT for being overweight. When I was there, some people were overweight, some couldn't pass the PT test. They put you on some program, but it doesn't stop you from...

  15. AF recruitment questions

    midinphx replied to BVFD 333's topic in Government, Military

    Waiting only a month for a waiver is actually rather fast. It will take you at least a year from the initial recruiter contact to actually leaving for training. You need a BSN. I don't believe an...

  16. Becoming an R.N. in the Airforce?

    midinphx replied to WalkingInTheRain's topic in Government, Military

    I was prior military. I thought I knew exactly what I was getting into. But years as a civilian had changed the way I approached things in many ways. I found myself very resentful for a bit when I...

  17. Traveling in military?

    midinphx replied to calljs15's topic in Government, Military

    Hey, I've been in a year and I've travelled tons! Alabama, Texas, Alabama, Texas, Baltimore, Texas, now I'm in the Southeast Asia summer tour. touched 2 countries in Europe on the way and been in 4...

  18. Air Force: Regulation Pumps (i.e. heels)

    midinphx replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    I got mine at Macy's. They fit regs and are more comfy. They are SOFFT brand (unsure of spelling). I wouldn't bother getting what they have at Aafes, they are ugly and they

  19. Age Limit for Navy & Air Force Nurses

    midinphx replied to krazykev's topic in Government, Military

    I came in at 42. The rules are different for RN's than other areas. You actually have up to 47 with waivers. Problem is the competition for few slots is

  20. Need some advice about military options

    midinphx replied to Jessicaeileen's topic in Government, Military

    I have to agree with Luna. If your goal is to be an RN and be in the military. You need the BSN. It is great that you feel you need to get something start cuz you are already 20 and need to get...

  21. AUGUST 2011 COT

    midinphx replied to tee_byrd's topic in Government, Military

    If you have your national cert such as CCRN or CEN, I would suggest rethinking getting the accession bonus. Accession bonus = no certification bonus for those first years. Right now CCRN and CEN...

  22. Entering the Army. Kinda confused pls. help me

    midinphx replied to captain byakuya's topic in Government, Military

    I believe that You have to be a US citizen to commission as an officer, green card won't work. There is a TSgt I work with who had a visa into the US and has a master's degree (in another field)....

  23. BAMC / SAMMC Living Recommendations

    midinphx replied to just_cause's topic in Government, Military

    Superman, Congrats!! Sounds like a big adventure for your family. Your family should not go with you to COT or NTP. They should join you in San Antonio. Google map the area. Look for Brooks...

  24. MEPS

    midinphx replied to NewNavyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I had the over 40 physical... they put a big 40 on my tag in RED. lol. I was told to fast before as well. If you are female, take copies of last PAP and mammogram, they need it and it slowed me...

  25. Air Force Nursing Boards 2011

    midinphx replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    If it is still TSgt Freeman in Phoenix.... you need to stay on him. He covers from San Diego all the way to FLagstaff and to El Paso. He travels alot. I showed up at my first appt with him with...