midinphx

midinphx BSN

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  1. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    midinphx replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    My advice.... Get to COT in good enough shape to pass weight and to pass your PT test. You will fill so much better without that hanging over your

  2. Had my physical exam today ...

    midinphx replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    Yea!! Lunah. Congrats. Do try not to agonize over it all. Once you are in training, the time slows to a halt. one day lasts forever. We start at 0400 (even though we are supposed to stay in bed...

  3. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    midinphx replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    Today was better. :) Seriously, it is a moment by moment thing. My flight is awsome. Great people. Thanks for the support. Now I really need to work on my

  4. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    midinphx replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    I'm at COT now. We just did CWT1. PT test on Friday. I made 2 trips to car. Bring a working computer with internet and a printer. office supplies. This is not a walk in the park. It is not like...

  5. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    midinphx replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    296 COT trainees in this current 10-04 class. Really hard to get it all together and eat, go to bathroom in a timely manner. Oh, and by the way... I'm the OTG Commander now. So this nurse is...

  6. Air Force Nursing Bonus, Student Loan Repayment

    midinphx replied to missmiss's topic in Government, Military

    Take heart about any closures (if they are true). Fiscal year starts in October! So I would ensure my packet was ready to go

  7. COT 10-04 nurse to 10-05

    midinphx replied to midinphx's topic in Government, Military

    binder size - not to big to fit in your hand comfortably. Mine is the 1.5 inch. It works great. I filled it with paper, paper dividers, and sheet protectors. Wish I had one of those pen holders...

  8. COT 10-04 nurse to 10-05

    midinphx replied to midinphx's topic in Government, Military

    I got my mess dress before hand. They changed the requirement just one week prior to COT. We do not need it! So I have a $500 outfit that I will probably never use. anyone need one? lol on your...

  9. Too Green or Too Old?

    midinphx replied to bramwell1's topic in Government, Military

    I'm definately here at COT. I'm stealing a moment of quiet time. First time. 4 hours of sleep for each night. Top 5 is a challenge I NEVER expected. There are people here older than me!!! There...

  10. Weight Requirements

    midinphx replied to chanelle924's topic in Government, Military

    I got an 89.5 on my first physical fitness test today!!! .5 away from excellent. I'll be excellent next

  11. COUNTDOWN TO MAY COT - restart

    midinphx replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    I am so way ahead of schedule. I meant to stop in Odessa. Felt fine... aimed for Dallas. But then I've overshot Dallas. I'm in someplace called Terrell, Tx. lol. And at 0630, I'm ready to go...

  12. Too Green or Too Old?

    midinphx replied to bramwell1's topic in Government, Military

    Go for it!! Your prior buys you time! So pursue it. I'm 42 and going back in.

  13. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    midinphx replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats Hnella!!!! I know how excited you are! January cold vs May hot/humid in Montgomery.... hmmm. I can't say which I'd rather be in for weather.

  14. COUNTDOWN TO MAY COT - restart

    midinphx replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    Well, it is days away folks!!! I'm ducking out of the movers way (I can not believe how many boxes there are!) right now. Tomorrow I hit the road. Thank you to all you amazing people who have been...

  15. Air Force Student Loan Repayment (or lack thereof??)

    midinphx replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    kato, Are you saying that on top of the bonus I signed for, there is an extra incentive I may get for being ICU? How in the world does that work? It really sounds too good to be true. Is that a...

  16. New Running Plan, etc.

    midinphx replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    That is so cool that you went to NTI! My friend went too. I went last year in New Orleans. That is when I was drawn to the Army booth and talked to a major who was a nurse. That is when I found...

  17. Requirements for Experienced Nurse in AF

    midinphx replied to danegerous's topic in Government, Military

    You should find out exactly what qualifies you to be CCU. I'm joining with CCU identifier. But I have years of experience and have my CCRN certificate. I just wonder if 6 months working is enough...

  18. Air Force Student Loan Repayment (or lack thereof??)

    midinphx replied to SpookyCat's topic in Government, Military

    I think the loan repayments are cycled thru in different fiscal cycled that would be difficult to understand. Others were told the money for loan repayment had all been spent and they would get the...

  19. Sharing Personal Information at Work

    midinphx replied to Urban_Durga's topic in General Nursing

    Smile nicely and say "I'm kinda shy about sharing personal things". Then go find something to do real quick (exit stage

  20. Is it hard to find an RN job being military wife?

    midinphx replied to RN Liz's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are everywhere. And a nursing education is never a waste! :) Why don't you commission in the military as a nurse too? Seriously. Married couples can do the military

  21. Is it right or wrong to take this nursing spot?

    midinphx replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    I've competed with friends for jobs, on a couple of occasions. Sometimes I won, sometimes I lost. I agree that being upfront helps. I have always talked to my competition/friend as we were...

  22. COUNTDOWN TO MAY COT - restart

    midinphx replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    I am glad to know that it ahead of time. I still have all my bills to pay. lol. But I'm happy to have that rather than carry

  23. Air Force Nurse Corps

    midinphx replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    Hollarz, Don't worry too much about the interview. Know the AF core values. Know why you want to join and what qualities you bring to the AF. Even if you are a new grad and have no experience, you...

  24. Weight Requirements

    midinphx replied to chanelle924's topic in Government, Military

    lol Lunah! When I went to MEPS this time I was in the room with 2 kids. You know stripped down to our underthings in a freezing room with some old doctor watching us do our ROM exercises. I think...

  25. New Running Plan, etc.

    midinphx replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    Research Brooks Army Med Center in San Antonio. That part of Tx is NOT like El Paso. What is going on at that facility in the next year will be really awsome to be a part of. Don't rule it out. (...