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  1. AF Nursing, yes or no?

    midinphx replied to JanetSmithRN's topic in Government, Military

    w2... I'm still in that transition stage. Getting used to being in the service again. I was prior enlisted, 20 years ago. I have had to make some adjustments. The schedule is demanding. I don't...

  2. Horror stories- MEPS

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

    I wore a sports bra. I don't know why that would be a problem. Sometimes, you have to question the source of the info I

  3. AF Nursing, yes or no?

    midinphx replied to JanetSmithRN's topic in Government, Military

    COT is nothing but a crash course on the very basics of being in the military. 5 weeks is nothing. Sure it's hard to be away from the family. But you have to be willing to be away for extended...

  4. Student Considering Air Force Nursing

    midinphx replied to sarah8311's topic in Government, Military

    I did just what you are doing. I asked a million questions of anyone willing to answer. The colonel who interviewed me is the one who strongly recommended Lackland. I did not have it on my list at...

  5. Next Air Force NTP Boards in 2010?

    midinphx replied to nguyenhnic's topic in Government, Military

    If you are already accepted to NTP, you go to NTP. Do not think of NTP as some punishment for not having experience. I know 1 nurse who had a year or experience and went through NTP. It is an...

  6. Next Air Force NTP Boards in 2010?

    midinphx replied to nguyenhnic's topic in Government, Military

    You all need to know that it is a long process to get accepted into the Air Force. It took me almost a year coming in as a fully qualified ICU nurse. When I started the process, we had been...

  7. US Air Force COT 10-06

    midinphx replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    To you new COT people.... welcome to the blue. Enjoy your next few weeks! One of you is coming to Lackland ICU..... I don't know who. But drop me a line, I know it's nice to have help at a new...

  8. COT and running

    midinphx replied to shayT!'s topic in Government, Military

    I did a mock PT test with a coworker after work this morning. and after I napped, I went to my new gym. I did TRX! That is really awsome. Try it if you can. You use your own body weight and get...

  9. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

    midinphx replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    I'm at ICU Wilford Hall at Lackland. The level 1 trauma has closed here and relocated over to BAMC in anticipation of closing Wilford and combining with Army over at the new SAMMC. So we are now...

  10. BAH during COT and NTP

    midinphx replied to AFFam's topic in Government, Military

    no, don't worry about certified copies. And also, get lifelock or something. I am just amazed at how my social security number has no security around it! We use the social for

  11. Another step forward ...

    midinphx replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    Lock's of Love!! Use that

  12. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

    midinphx replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    I could not sell my house. I'm renting out my house in Phoenix and living in an apartment in Texas. Just do what you have to do. I would rather be free of the house, but on the other hand, it's...

  13. Where Might I Find Non-Recruiter Air Force RNs to Learn More?

    midinphx replied to marymarymary's topic in Government, Military

    I'm straight. I'm done with COT (got to be group commander... what a joy.... Not). I'm in ICU at Wilford Hall at Lackland in San Antonio. Our unit will be moving to SAMMC, a combined hospital for...

  14. Entering the military and considering pursuing degree in nursing...

    midinphx replied to WCSU1987's topic in Government, Military

    If you have the means, definately get your BSN before entering service. You being 20 something and asking about age limits made me laugh. I'm 42 and just commissioned. Age limit at this time can be...

  15. BAH during COT and NTP

    midinphx replied to AFFam's topic in Government, Military

    You don't need to prove how much or that you are paying for housing. He will need copies of your marriage cert and daughter's birth cert (probably several copies! lol). If you have family...

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

    midinphx replied to WalkingInTheRain's topic in Government, Military

    Get your BSN then come into the Air Force. As soon as you start your program, find a nursing recruiter to get paperwork started. It takes a good year to get through the primary processes and you can...

  17. Where Might I Find Non-Recruiter Air Force RNs to Learn More?

    midinphx replied to marymarymary's topic in Government, Military

    Mobro!!! where have you been? Missed

  18. Schedule as an AF nurse

    midinphx replied to AFFam's topic in Government, Military

    Scheduling is not what I expected it to be. on many units, including mine, you work 3 days this week and 4 days or nights the next week. Then there are a few extra little meetings to go to , at...

  19. BAH during COT and NTP

    midinphx replied to AFFam's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, if you have dependents, we get BAH during COT. But don't expect it right away. Mine finally got fixed right. So I got back pay from

  20. COT and running

    midinphx replied to shayT!'s topic in Government, Military

    It wasn't about the distance, but the time. We would go out and circle the track until they told us to stop. One time I ran 3.5 miles before we quit, and I'm a slower runner. Other times they would...

  21. Another step forward ...

    midinphx replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    lol. I'm not quite that lost yet that I would tell them just how I feel about the meetings! Good news is that I got a text today that Monday's 6a meeting is cancelled. I get that time back ... this...

  22. Age Limit for Navy & Air Force Nurses

    midinphx replied to krazykev's topic in Government, Military

    45 is well qualified. The age won't stop you. Paperwork takes a long time. Don't waste any. Get a healthcare recruiter in your area and get to work. Good

  23. New Grad Influx?

    midinphx replied to bano.bsn's topic in Government, Military

    Now that I'm at my first base, people are asking where I'm from. Being that I'm a captain, they figure I've been in awhile and just PCS'd from another unit. When I say that I just joined and got...

  24. COT and running

    midinphx replied to shayT!'s topic in Government, Military

    I just realized that we never had any music played while we ran at COT. Who do I write about that?

  25. Another step forward ...

    midinphx replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    Hey, Congrats!! I remember exactly where I was when I got the call that my MEPS had finally been approved. Right now you are all gungho and focused on getting in. And I'm working on adapting....