midinphx

midinphx BSN

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  1. November 2010 Air Force Board Selections

    midinphx replied to w2cross2blue's topic in Government, Military

    I went to COT last May and am now happily deployed. I remember and enjoy your excitement. The best thing to pack is a good attitude - I lost mine the last 2 weeks and it hurt me and my flight. I...

  2. BAMC / SAMMC Living Recommendations

    midinphx replied to just_cause's topic in Government, Military

    Military clause is a must. I got out of my lease with this deployment and my stuff is in storage. I think of this as a free move. In the medical area, I was paying $945 for a 2 bedroom/2bath...

  3. BAMC / SAMMC Living Recommendations

    midinphx replied to just_cause's topic in Government, Military

    Alamo Heights area is nice. La Cantera area is great, but a bit of commute. Families seem to like it up north of city. San Antonio traffic can be truly awful. I was living near I10 and 410 which I...

  4. Help Military Nurse! Input on my family situation!

    midinphx replied to NavyNurseRN's topic in Government, Military

    Navy Nurse.. If I were your mom and in her situation, my advice to you would be to follow your dreams. If you want to be in the military and you find it to be your home, then go for it! It is a...

  5. Army np Salery

    midinphx replied to Hoover16's topic in Government, Military

    Hoover, you're a 16 year old kid and looking for future info, right? My advice to you 1. Go to a local hospital and ask about volunteer opportunities at the hospital. It's a bit of work to do it....

  6. Help! Tailoring Resume for AF

    midinphx replied to Scott5383's topic in Government, Military

    Ask your recruiter if you can look at other nurses' resumes (if they agree of course). When I did mine, I used the same format as another RN who had been accepted. It isn't at all like my civilian...

  7. Military vs. Civilian Experienced RN Pay?

    midinphx replied to bigdaddyCCRN's topic in Government, Military

    I took a big cut in pay. 15 years of ER and ICU nursing with that CCRN and a master's. I was prepared and set for that cut. I suggest you check out military.com. they have the actually pay...

  8. Actual officers?

    midinphx replied to NursesLeadTheWay's topic in Government, Military

    I know that I have a nice cushy deployment. Thanks for reminding me! :) But you army folks have it harder overall than us Air Force nurses. Thanks for working so

  9. Noticing shifts of interest

    midinphx replied to lifeafter40's topic in Government, Military

    I think the shift goes with the boards too. When I was waiting all the posts were Air Force. and honestly, if a person can't handle waiting on the boards and the frustrating application process,...

  10. Actual officers?

    midinphx replied to NursesLeadTheWay's topic in Government, Military

    Athena, I'm experiencing a way different deployment than you had with the drawdown. We do 4 on 1 off. I'm on nights. My night off, I have to keep busy and stay out of my chu for the dayshift to...

  11. Best Air Force Base Hospital

    midinphx replied to Lindsay Ann's topic in Government, Military

    I'm at Lackland. We do still have a hospital, but not for long. We are combining with the army over at BAMC. So Lackland is still a great nursing destination, just undergoing lots of change. We...

  12. Air Force to cut 2,300 officers

    midinphx replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    The medical service corp is really the admin side of things. And I think those that are on the cutting block already know. I have a JAG friend who says 3 jags in his office are on notice. They have...

  13. PLEASE HELP...COT specific questions

    midinphx replied to cacentralvalley's topic in Government, Military

    Ensure you get it sewn on per regs! lol. I encourage getting uniform all set and ready, one less thing to worry about. Go over your uniforms and cut off any itty-bitty little loose strings and...

  14. Very confused student AROTC vs AFROTC or just straight into Navy Nursing?

    midinphx replied to davisone's topic in Government, Military

    I am impressed that a high school student has done as much research and is so intent on a career path. Applause to you! I'm an Air Force ICU nurse. I was in the Army right out of high school -...

  15. Air Force HPSP Scholarship

    midinphx replied to cacentralvalley's topic in Government, Military

    I can answer the COT question. That schedule is just a Guideline. lol. Depending on the day, you generally have to be dressed and ready and formed up by 0445. Wake up is no earlier than 0430. Now...

  16. AF alternate list updates

    midinphx replied to tee_byrd's topic in Government, Military

    I know how hard the waiting part is. I felt like I was never going to get it all done and get an answer. But I did get in and got my 2nd choice (which is great!). Everyone has that same frustrating...

  17. PLEASE HELP...COT specific questions

    midinphx replied to cacentralvalley's topic in Government, Military

    The official bed time for COT is lights out by 2330. We snuck to stay up until midnight. Official wake up is no earlier than 0430. We cheated an had the alarm go off at 0400. There are no...

  18. Considering the Air Force as an NP, Advice?

    midinphx replied to iangood's topic in Government, Military

    Where to start... There's actually alot of us in this same place at this time in our lives. We are not unique and you won't be the only one who took a roundabout way to get here. I love the military...

  19. Considering the Air Force as an NP, Advice?

    midinphx replied to iangood's topic in Government, Military

    I'm not a NP, but an ICU RN. I'm prior service army. Commissioned this year into the AF at the ripe old age of 42. Nothing is stopping you. Go for it! (just remember how long the paperwork process...

  20. RNs Processing to Air Force 2011

    midinphx replied to limac's topic in Government, Military

    ASBC is not at all like COT. You learn alot about AF Doctrine and some of the basics that just didn't get covered in COT due to time constraints. It is mostly young people straight from the Academy...

  21. RNs Processing to Air Force 2011

    midinphx replied to limac's topic in Government, Military

    I'm in San Antonio at Lackland AFB. I have just had a lot of different opportunities. We all start with the 5 weeks at COT in Maxwell. I was sent back there for another 7 weeks for Air and Space...

  22. RNs Processing to Air Force 2011

    midinphx replied to limac's topic in Government, Military

    I came in as a captain (mixed blessing) and with an ICU identifier. I do work ICU. Different units and clinics have different types of shifts. Everywhere can be different. I work 12 hour shifts, 3...

  23. Duty Station Recommendations Army ED RN (66HM5)

    midinphx replied to traumaRN1908's topic in Government, Military

    Question from a curious AF RN... How long is the Army officer training and where is it? (3 weeks in the field puts our little "field"experience to shame!) lol. And also... Brooks Army Med is combining...

  24. RNs Processing to Air Force 2011

    midinphx replied to limac's topic in Government, Military

    You are not alone. And to be honest, the getting in process is just the beginning of life in the AF. There are always check lists and computer tests and something else to do. Paperwork is a major...

  25. Student Considering Air Force Nursing

    midinphx replied to sarah8311's topic in Government, Military

    To become a Critical Care nurse in the AF: Yes, you have to choose the med-surg or OB track to join as a new grad. But don't let that fool you are get you down. The med-surg is Everything. They can...