midinphx

midinphx BSN

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  1. Military nursing 2024

    midinphx replied to EmergencyRN08's topic in Government, Military

    I was surprised by some things when I came in. Things I wish I'd known - you are expected to work 3 12hr then 4 12hr shifts every other week. They rotate every 3 months from nights to days. Meetings...

  2. Is it difficult to join the Air Force reserve

    midinphx replied to Truthseeker123's topic in Government, Military

    I'm an active duty flight nurse. We interact quite a lot with the reserves and guard units. It is very competitive to commission, yes. Directly into reserves or guard as a flight nurse, most do want...

  3. Advice for someone about to join the Air Force

    midinphx replied to Matt C's topic in Government, Military

    I was army AD and now AF nurse. I have to say AF has been difficult to learn how to manage my army tone! I’m to abrupt. I want to assign the job and get into it - talk later. In the AF there is a...

  4. Air Force Nursing - Commissioning

    midinphx replied to Daphney's topic in Government, Military

    After OTC (no longer COT), there is Nirse Transition Program (NTP) for nurses with under 1 year experience. It’s an excellent program and sets you up for success in the AF! It’s TDY before your...

  5. AIr Force Flight Nurse

    midinphx replied to hiestaec's topic in Government, Military

    I’m at Travis, active duty. I know nothing of reserves. I do know you’ll have to go through: SERE, water survival, initial flight nurse qual (1 month) and flight training unit (1 month)....

  6. AIr Force Flight Nurse

    midinphx replied to hiestaec's topic in Government, Military

    I’m 5’2”. I am AE. Not only the reach test but that drives a waiver which takes time. It is completely

  7. AIr Force Flight Nurse

    midinphx replied to hiestaec's topic in Government, Military

    Waivers take a bit of work - I suspect it was easier to reroute you rather than work the waiver. I’m active duty on my second AE flying assignment. Generally, one should expect to serve 2 AE...

  8. AIr Force Flight Nurse

    midinphx replied to hiestaec's topic in Government, Military

    Easy waiver for depth perception. Don’t let that stop you. I have a height waiver (5’4” is the lowest without

  9. Air Force Nurse Officer

    midinphx replied to Rozie's topic in Government, Military

    I’m active duty and came in with 14 years ER and ICU. In active duty, it is basically calculated as a nurse gets half the time credit to rank. So I cam in like I’d been a nurse 7 years and was a...

  10. Looking for Insight into AF Nursing Corps

    midinphx replied to Dad_RN's topic in Government, Military

    You can totally do this! I was prior service army - 20 yr break in service - came in at 42 as RN with 14 years experience. I will serve at least until 59 yrs old with no trouble. I came in ICU, now...

  11. Air Force Nurse Boards October 2019

    midinphx replied to Noypi47's topic in Government, Military

    Not sure this will help - but when I came in AD I expected results in November by thanksgiving. No word came. ... until March! None. In March I found out I was going to COT in May. So no news is...

  12. Quality of life: Air Force vs Navy

    midinphx replied to Rizzo02481's topic in Government, Military

    I’m AF. I was prior in army. I chose AF because it always seemed nicer than army. It’s not. Quality of life is a vague term. So we have nicer bases and dining facilities and gyms. That does not...

  13. AIr Force Flight Nurse

    midinphx replied to hiestaec's topic in Government, Military

    I’m an active duty flight nurse. The process probably hasn’t changed much from when I did it. The process is on the AF knowledge exchange. You should speak to your chief nurse as you’ll need...

  14. Military Nursing

    midinphx replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Government, Military

    Pixie, your IP now? From ER to IP. Awesome. I started as ER, went ICU, then AF. 2 ICU deployments. Now flight nurse. Was the IP at Lakenheath AFB and really got a lot out of it! Never asked for...

  15. Aspiring Army Nurse. Suggestions?

    midinphx replied to darren_callcareer18's topic in Government, Military

    You really need to consider NOT enlisting now! If you can ensure 2 things - can you become US citizen? And is your BSN from accredited school? Once you enlist - you will be held to serve the position...

  16. Military Nursing

    midinphx replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Government, Military

    I joined the army at age 18. My goal was to get the GI Bill and college fund then go to college. Things didn’t go exactly as plannned... diversions along the way. Cut to now - I’m a nurse. I am...

  17. AF Nurse Corp Info

    midinphx replied to Jay Q's topic in Government, Military

    I was prior service military before coming in as a nurse. I thought I knew what to expect. Nope, lots of surprises. Your time is rarely your own. That's what it felt like at first. AF can work you...

  18. Stuck at the bedside forever?

    midinphx replied to Tbutbu's topic in Government, Military

    Hiya Luna! Yeah, it's been awhile. I've been really busy here. There's a tradition of going crazy here in ones last few months of fitting as much in as possible. So I've been traveling every bit...

  19. Stuck at the bedside forever?

    midinphx replied to Tbutbu's topic in Government, Military

    You will not be stuck at the bedside forever as an icu nurse in the AF. I'm AD ICU. I'm not bedside right now. They needed me to do something else, much to my dismay originally. Lol. Do do expect...

  20. Air Force Nurse Pay

    midinphx replied to UTstudent's topic in Government, Military

    This is a really old post. Bonus change based on needs. But you will not be eligible for any other bonuses if you take an accession

  21. Nursing Schedule in the Air Force or Navy

    midinphx replied to Juninho22's topic in Government, Military

    You are not going to get a real answer to this question. There is no standard answer. It varies by base, unit, mission needs and manning. Sounds really harsh, but true. I came in full qualified ICU...

  22. ICU AirForce

    midinphx replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    The opposite. Critically manned means that there are more open iCU slots than nurses to fill them. It's a good time to apply for fully qualified iCU. Be more competitive and get the

  23. ICU AirForce

    midinphx replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    We are still considered critically manned in

  24. AF Flight Nurse (active duty route)

    midinphx replied to lareinamora18's topic in Government, Military

    If you want to be a flight nurse, do NOT come in as an ICU identifier. You will not be allowed to reclassify from 46n3e to 46f for at least 2 assignments. We are critically manned in

  25. Trying to find the right path for nursing school through the Air Force

    midinphx replied to Whykai's topic in Government, Military

    Joining the military to pay off debt may prove to be a poor decision. It's not a last choice. Military is a way of life and a deep commitment. Don't join for