JillyRN

Hi all! I graduate this May with my ADN/RN and will be getting a Michigan license. My husband is an active duty Army sergeant and we will be relocating to Oahu. I've heard the hardships of new grads trying to find jobs on the island and am obviousl...

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 asked to submit letter of acceptance (just a signed pi...

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 list. -The current requirement for most specialty ...

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 given constructive credit for full time experience. ...

Hi everyone, I just recently started the process to apply to be an Air Force nurse. I'm trying to complete my packet for the January 2013 (Feb 19-Board, Mar 08-Decision). Anyone else currently starting or in the process? Any advice with gat...

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

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 lightweight boot for COT? Thanks.

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 that is hired for our call only team are highly exper...

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 place to work. I've enjoyed being able to focus on a...

That's awesome. Congrats Grace!

Just did. Sorry!

I plan on being there by Saturday night or Sunday morning.

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 security clearance was complete until end of Apri...

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

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

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 keeps deflecting. Question: Has anyone else had d...

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 someone who has never been a runner per se. I curre...

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 those with dependents. And depending what state i...

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 the rest of my paperwork. Hopefully it rolls right a...

I got the same message about your mailbox being full.

Thanks Pixie! Congrats Bogielea!

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! Fingers crossed for you!

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 O1.

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 can be difficult in COT. I'd like to use this summ...

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