midinphx

midinphx BSN

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  1. rent vs buy

    midinphx replied to Yammar's topic in Government, Military

    And I would add that there are those of us who do own homes who can not sell them and it becomes an anchor and a bother. I have a house in Phoenix that I have to rent out because I can't sell it. It...

  2. Accepted into Army NC, now what

    midinphx replied to just_cause's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats Lunah! I started off by spending about $1500 on uniforms. I had a couple redundant items, but I'm sure I'll use them. I did end up spending more as I figured out what I really...

  3. Is there still a military nursing shortage?

    midinphx replied to CABB's topic in Government, Military

    Look around this forum. There is no shortage of nurses. They are turning nurses away. Qualified nurses are working HARD to get in any service right now. It's really competitive. On the positive,...

  4. January COT

    midinphx replied to aura_of_laura's topic in Government, Military

    awww Luvbug thanks! I agree with choosing your attitude. That is the key with everything. I get to go kill myself at the gym this morning. I can be upset and hate it or I can rejoice in that I...

  5. January COT

    midinphx replied to aura_of_laura's topic in Government, Military

    FYI, I was one of the oldies with the concern about the 20 something kids. It was absolutely not a factor for me at COT. There is a wide variety of people with alot of different stories. I'm 42...

  6. rent vs buy

    midinphx replied to Yammar's topic in Government, Military

    True. But it's moving vs making a quick decision you regret and end up with a house you can't sell in an area you find you don't

  7. January COT

    midinphx replied to aura_of_laura's topic in Government, Military

    silver name tag is for your Blues coat. Everyday with exercise is a negotiation, I was told. lol. Just keep doing it. And increase that to 1.5 miles. Do intervals, where you push it hard for a...

  8. Air Force Nurse Corps

    midinphx replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    There is a weigh in right away at COT. They just spent all that money to get you there. I don't think they turned anyone away - and there were some obviously overweight people in my class. Do your...

  9. rent vs buy

    midinphx replied to Yammar's topic in Government, Military

    You are thinking too long term! Rent for just 6 months. Let the dust settle on everything else, then reassess this

  10. January COT

    midinphx replied to aura_of_laura's topic in Government, Military

    You will not believe what you can do!! I put on my ABU's and I can do things I never thought I could. I climbed up on a building without a ladder and scaled a wall I said I couldn't. But I tried and...

  11. January COT

    midinphx replied to aura_of_laura's topic in Government, Military

    I think it is normal to freak out a little. It is a major life change. Think of it as cold feet before getting married. lol. Though on a serious note, I had talked to a nurse on here before we went...

  12. Air Force Nurse Corps

    midinphx replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    You never know what's going to happen. What if someone drops out, another gets sick, another gets pregnant..... Get and be prepared for anything. If it happens you're ready. If it doesn't, you can...

  13. Before you join...

    midinphx replied to TripleM33's topic in Government, Military

    Rgh, That is so incredibly well said I just want to hug you!! I was prior enlisted army and now I'm an AF nurse. You are right when you say we are Airmen first and nurses second. Someone asked me...

  14. Air Force RCOT

    midinphx replied to ET CRNA's topic in Government, Military

    The OI won't make any sense until you're there. Learn the Airmans creed and the Air Force song (not mandatory, but good). See if you can find someone help you with standing at attention and facing...

  15. Air Force October 2010

    midinphx replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Government, Military

    I would say keep hoping. People do drop out at the last minute or something comes up (like someone gets pregnant. lol). Good luck. I'm sure it is so hard to hear that

  16. Dreading COT

    midinphx replied to Yammar's topic in Government, Military

    Don't worry too much. Everyone goes to COT with some fears. Everyone is afraid of not being good enough. Relax. Everyone brings some strengths and weaknesses (as in everything we do). Play up...

  17. Air Force RCOT

    midinphx replied to ET CRNA's topic in Government, Military

    They will greet you loudly and start with your intro to the military immediately upon arrival. Wear comfy and conservative clothes and walking shoes. You will quickly learn to stand at attention and...

  18. November 2010 Air Force Board Selections

    midinphx replied to w2cross2blue's topic in Government, Military

    Folks, don't lose heart. I was there last year just like you. I turned my packet in Oct 28, 2009. I had been told that I would probably be given a January COT date. January came and went with no...

  19. Old guy entering Air Force, please advise...

    midinphx replied to nurse2033's topic in Government, Military

    I'm new to the AF at 42. I went through my commissioning source training with a broad mix of people. I was not the oldest one there. Yes, some young kids judge you on how fit you are or if you can...

  20. Guardrails on alaris pumps

    midinphx replied to Karencol's topic in General Nursing

    We used the guardrail system on our Alaris pump. I'm totally in favor of them. It does take a moment longer to program, but it is easy once you get used to it. The system is a nice backup to help...

  21. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    midinphx replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    I think it is standard that most do not commission until just before they leave. I commissioned in April and left in May. Some did it just days before they got to COT. It's no difference when you...

  22. Is my AMEDD recruiter telling me this to get me to join faster???

    midinphx replied to Want2Join's topic in Government, Military

    I think the ROTC program is a good idea. That is an excellent commissioning source. You won't be waiting by the phones for the recruiter to tell you if you are in or not. That was is more secure....

  23. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    midinphx replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats

  24. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    midinphx replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats Travel! It's an exciting

  25. Navy Nurse Deployment possiblities??? Airforce deployment?

    midinphx replied to whitlow84's topic in Government, Military

    Air Force deployments for nurses at my base are 6 months (dwell time. add on the travel time, so about 7 months). Then 18 months at home base. I find that there is alot more time commitment in AF...