TnRN43

Actually the cutoff age is 47-from age 48 requires a waiver. Age 42 refers to enlisted, not commissioned. It's understood that you won't qualify for retirement and you won't qualify for AFIT and maybe a couple of smaller things, but yes, the cut off is 47.

Hi! We are in fact Class 16-06. The class and dates are located on the Air Force cot page.

Well I made it! Alternate from October board and just got the call! Headed to COT in august! Totally excited. Does anyone know if we have a Facebook page yet?

Hi. I am about to take my first travel nursing position in Jacksonville Florida. I have one agency looking for something at Memorial Hospital Jacksonville, and another with positions in Baptist Hospital downtown. Looking for any input on these 2 hospital systems as well as any others. Also companies that tend to have the most positions there. I am working with Aya and Talemed currently. Any info would be so much appreciated. Also Ive been quoted a bring home pay of $1300/week for a tele position at Baptist and am wondering if this is a good rate-from what I've seen elsewhere it seems to be. Thanks!

Well. I'm alternate #10, so I guess I just sit back and wait!

Im working too and thought the same thing!!

OMG!!! Morgan I am so happy for you!!! However, I feel sick. Now I will lose my mind before I hear, lol.

Ecjwalker-if I may ask, what number alternate were you? Just curious how far down the alternate list made it in.

Well good luck doktorbird! It has definitely been a long time coming for most of us. Hopefully the next few weeks go pretty fast and we all get some good news!

Actually yes, my recruiter did say that sept 11 was the original date that our packages are due. However, he said we now have until the 29th when the board meets. So I guess Sept 29th?

Hey! I just got back literally 10 minutes ago from Nashville. I had my CNO interview this morning. It was an awesome experience, actually meeting my recruiter (and the recruiter that I started with that got promoted) and interviewing with the CNO. She was so down to earth and easy to talk to. I also had my recruiter show me the numbers again (just making sure nothing changed!) lol. Still 30 slots for the med surg position that I applied for. I did find out that if anyone wants OR, now is the time-they didn't get enough applicants and can pull from med surg. I believe he said they are down 3. And OR is apparently in high demand. Now starts the countdown till mid October. So excited! I went in feeling really discouraged, but came out a lot more hopeful!

Wow. Well. I am well aware of the draw backs, the unbelievable competition, the strict selection guidelines and all the other discouraging details. Thank you. Very much. I'm well aware that my chances are beyond slim and that most others will have 'more to offer'. I am completely realistic about every single bit of this. And yes. The age varies from branch to branch. And for commissioned nurse officers, it is 48. I am giving this one shot everything I have. If I don't make it, I walk away with no regrets. Period. I posted to simply ask about DQ on 2 things that pertain to me. But I absolutely appreciate your reality check and the sincere encouragement. Thanks.

I will be taking my med surge certification exam soon, so I will have that. I also have bls and acls. We don't go to mess now until we are selected so I wouldn't go until October at the soonest.

Actually I don't need an age waiver. The max age is 48.

Well I don't have a thing to worry about when it comes to lying-the recruiter has 15 years worth of my medical records, lol. I did list both conditions on my workbook. I just saw somewhere that someone said migraines/headaches were a DQ. I could see it if they were only controlled with prescription meds, but my migraines are only 1 every 3 or 4 months and the tension headaches, which are daily, I take excederin. Just wanted to see if anyone else had any other input.