JillyRN

JillyRN

Clinic Nursing, Family Planning, OR

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  1. Joining the AF as a Nurse

    JillyRN replied to Juninho22's topic in Government, Military

    Of course I can't speak for everyone, but the way it happened for me: -October Boards, accepted as alternate -Notified in Feb that alternate status changed to select -Day after notification was...

  2. Joining the AF as a Nurse

    JillyRN replied to Juninho22's topic in Government, Military

    Juninho22, -First assignment: You'll make a wish list, but no guarantees of getting one of your choices. I met some who received their #1 or #2 choice, others were assigned places nowhere near their...

  3. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    JillyRN replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations on selection. I can't offer much guidance but I will say I went back and forth with three recruiters (Mine was changed three times in two years), and the final result was only being...

  4. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    JillyRN replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    Nope, no orders yet. I was told to expect them mid-July. I'm really looking forward to finally having them in

  5. Air Force Jan 2014 COT

    JillyRN replied to Dreaming1007's topic in Government, Military

    Jfratian, I have a question regarding boots at COT. I was really hoping to use the Nike SFB boots but I've heard they aren't allowed for training. Can you shed light on this or recommend another...

  6. Can you just work on call only ?

    JillyRN replied to mhy12784's topic in Operating Room

    Our facility does utilize a call-only team. They take call 7p-7a M-F and all weekend for three weeks out of the month. The full time staff takes call for the week that they are off. The staff...

  7. Attn: Nurses hired into the OR within the last 6 months to a year!

    JillyRN replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Operating Room

    I previously worked in the clinic setting and started in an OR residency program last August. It lasted almost 6 months, so I've been on my own since February. In my opinion, the OR is a great...

  8. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    JillyRN replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    That's awesome. Congrats

  9. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    JillyRN replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    Just did.

  10. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    JillyRN replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    I plan on being there by Saturday night or Sunday

  11. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    JillyRN replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Not sure who this was directed to, but I can share my timeline with you. I was informed of selection end of January. Updated paperwork and played phone tag with recruiter until March. Didn't hear that...

  12. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks so much Carlily!!! It's all very exciting and I'll be relieved to finally swear

  13. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    JillyRN replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    I definitely plan to follow that advice. Thank you for the

  14. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    JillyRN replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    Finally have my security clearance back! I'll be completing my oath via notary public sometime next week. I've been trying to get an answer about my constructive credit for months now but my recruiter...

  15. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    JillyRN replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    jfratian, Thanks for the advice. I'm really glad you shared that because I was wondering how much conditioning we will be doing at COT. I'm currently working on improving my PT Test score being...

  16. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    JillyRN replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    I plan on going to Seymour Johnson AFB to look at uniforms in the coming months. From past experience when my husband was active duty, the pay is the same for the member but BAH is slightly higher for...

  17. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    JillyRN replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    The only thing I've completed was the letter of acceptance. My original recruiter was in Hawaii but then got switched to a recruiter in Los Angeles. So my new recruiter said he's waiting to receive...

  18. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    JillyRN replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    I got the same message about your mailbox being

  19. Air Force Nursing 2013

    JillyRN replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks Pixie! Congrats

  20. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    JillyRN replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats Bogielea! I hope you're able to stay with your husband. I used to work in Kailua while my husband was stationed there for the Army. Hickam AFB was my first choice for OCONUS. Love it there!...

  21. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    JillyRN replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the info Pixie! I'm still trying to get a hold of my recruiter regarding rank. My paperwork says 1 year 7 months constructive credit (as of 10/21/2013) but coming in as

  22. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    JillyRN replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    Bayern, In regards to your comment about uniforms, I plan to do the same. I hope to make it to Seymour Johnson AFB or Pope to take a look at uniforms in the coming months. I've read that alterations...

  23. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    JillyRN replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    What an insightful post. Thanks for sharing that here. I'm so glad there are those out there willing to share all that

  24. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    JillyRN replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    Bayern, As far as my recruiter knew, I was still set to receive the 30K sign on bonus. He said it would be paid out at the completion of

  25. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    JillyRN replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    Bayern, Thanks so much for that link. That will be really helpful. My husband was active duty Army, but this will be a whole new situation for us. Thanks for the insight about the rank issue. I'm...