midinphx

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  1. Any older nurses joining up?

    midinphx replied to mickey1172's topic in Government, Military

    It's not too late. Get your act together and get your packet in with all haste. (I mean that in a very positive way!)

  2. waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    midinphx replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    Just so you know, I applied fully qualified on October 28, 2009. I got my acceptance and COT/first assignment on March 15th, 2010. I had expected to hear in Dec and go in January. Hang in there!...

  3. Air Force NTP

    midinphx replied to bsnkaty's topic in Government, Military

    As an experienced RN, I continue to pursue many educational experiences. Yes, some have been to simple for me. But overall, I walk away with something new. I encourage you to go to NTP. 6 months...

  4. After six long months, AF physicals tomorrow!

    midinphx replied to aura_of_laura's topic in Government, Military

    I don't want to burst your bubble, but when I walked out of my physical, I still didn't get my stamp of approval that day. I was really let down. They hadn't asked for my last mammogram or my last...

  5. Air Force Nurse Corps

    midinphx replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    As far as NTP in Scottsdale... it is not a base. It is in the Scottsdale Healthcare hospitals (there are 2 - Osborn and Shea). They are both civilian hospitals here in Scottsdale, AZ which is in the...

  6. Application to the AF

    midinphx replied to Jennifer22's topic in Government, Military

    Tell us what you have so far.... maybe we can help make it stronger. We've fill those out, but it really is personal. Be more specific in your

  7. Deploying as a military RN

    midinphx replied to beachchic2010's topic in Government, Military

    Wow. That statement about child or military really hit me hard. Thank you for already apologizing. Here's my point of view as a parent: I'm rejoining the military. I got out to have a family. I...

  8. Deploying as a military RN

    midinphx replied to beachchic2010's topic in Government, Military

    As a parent, part of your application packet is a letter describing your childcare arranges plans and a military document that your designee must sign, in case of deployment. Also, you will not be...

  9. Deployment question

    midinphx replied to LiveWithIntention's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you for the reality Athena. Be

  10. Looking for prior service with experiences in becoming an AF RN

    midinphx replied to Periop-Doug's topic in Government, Military

    You can trust Carolinapooh to find it! She is an overresearcher and awsome!! Thanks so much for all your help Pooh. You are relieving some of my minor concerns that I know will all work out, but...

  11. housing at 1st duty assignment

    midinphx replied to PSULeila's topic in Government, Military

    Hey, I bet if they drown a car, you get a new one!!

  12. HELP!!! Thoughts of joining as an officer

    midinphx replied to STMC RN's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks Athena! Soemtimes I feel so dumb about what I write. You are awsome. Be

  13. housing at 1st duty assignment

    midinphx replied to PSULeila's topic in Government, Military

    Great. So how does one make reservations there and when? I'm more worried about my dog than me.

  14. housing at 1st duty assignment

    midinphx replied to PSULeila's topic in Government, Military

    okay, so do you call for TLF (which is what exactly? lol) before you leave for

  15. New to Forum! Hoping to Commission into the AF.

    midinphx replied to AnnyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I'm going in as a critical care nurse due to my experience. I have been forwarned that I may not get assinged to the icu if there is a need elsewhere. I really can't imagine doing med/surg, but it...

  16. New to Forum! Hoping to Commission into the AF.

    midinphx replied to AnnyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Anny, I'm looking at COT as an adventure. Pretend you are on an episode of survivor! Maybe without that backstabbing stuff though.

  17. HELP!!! Thoughts of joining as an officer

    midinphx replied to STMC RN's topic in Government, Military

    I was just pointing out that the money can not be your main motivator when joining. We all have to really evaluate what we are going in for and what we hope to gain from it. And be aware of what we...

  18. Air Force Nurse Corps

    midinphx replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats

  19. Looking for prior service with experiences in becoming an AF RN

    midinphx replied to Periop-Doug's topic in Government, Military

    I bet your only stumbling block is going to be at MEPS. I would get that covered before you got there. It is a really long process. I waited 5 months from the point of turning in the paperwork...

  20. HELP!!! Thoughts of joining as an officer

    midinphx replied to STMC RN's topic in Government, Military

    oh yeah.... anybody want this critical care job? lol. It's a good hospital and I've been here 9 years. I am leaving for a better

  21. HELP!!! Thoughts of joining as an officer

    midinphx replied to STMC RN's topic in Government, Military

    In Phoenix, Arizona. I'm a critical care

  22. New to Forum! Hoping to Commission into the AF.

    midinphx replied to AnnyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Annie, It took mine from October 28th until March 15th for the paperwork after the interview. Funny aside..... March 17th, 1986 I was at MEPS enlisting in the ARmy. March 17th, 2010 I was back at...

  23. Looking for prior service with experiences in becoming an AF RN

    midinphx replied to Periop-Doug's topic in Government, Military

    I'm 42. I have only 3 years prior service enlisted Army. I have been an RN for 14 years. I thought I was too old to go in when I found myself free to go back. I found out I wasn't and headed to...

  24. HELP!!! Thoughts of joining as an officer

    midinphx replied to STMC RN's topic in Government, Military

    I'm leaving a job that pays $90,000 a year to join the Air Force. It's a pay cut and I think it's worth it. I'm prior service enlisted and going in now as an officer. Decide what is important to...

  25. housing at 1st duty assignment

    midinphx replied to PSULeila's topic in Government, Military

    I have questions! I can't call TMO until I get official orders, right? I'm hoping to pack up and clear my house before I leave for COT. I'm going to rent out my house and need it empty and there...