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  1. Air Force Reserve VS Active Duty Air Force

    IowaRNBSN replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    I would have been able to accept the flight nurse position and commission and then send my package to fully qualified active duty boards, but the approval process took too long, so it is on hold. 6...

  2. AF July 2011 Boards

    IowaRNBSN replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    I have had long talks with my recruiter about boards (EXCELLENT RECRUITER!). Here is some info that I got from a conversation (I have edited the names). Here is some info I got from TSgt R: Board:...

  3. Air Force Reserve VS Active Duty Air Force

    IowaRNBSN replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    I was offered the Flight Nurse position for reserves (Application approved), but it is on hold until I get the results back from fully qualified active duty boards, which takes place July 27...I will...

  4. GPA for Air Force

    IowaRNBSN replied to UCAFblue's topic in Government, Military

    In general the Air Force likes a GPA above 3.0. A variety of factors go into selection for the AF, so be sure continue to work on things such as volunteering, leadership opportunities, in addition to...

  5. AF July 2011 Boards

    IowaRNBSN replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    Sharky will not be posting information directly to the boards here at allnurses.com. If you want to talk to him you will have to contact him via private message or directly. I do know that he...

  6. AF July 2011 Boards

    IowaRNBSN replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    i don't think that sharky will be on here anymore. your best bet would be to all your local healthcare recruiter and ask them. go here http://airforce.com/contact-us/recruiter-locator/ and type in...

  7. A non-select AF NTP applicant wondering if there is a need for Air Force OR nurses?

    IowaRNBSN replied to coconutzz's topic in Government, Military

    FWIW A lot of the AF budget has moved away from the NTP program towards aquiring fully qualified nurses. I would get the 6 months experience and apply again for the fully qualified board. I don't...

  8. Army new graduate board for FY2012

    IowaRNBSN replied to Journeyman's topic in Government, Military

    TIP ONE: Continue looking for jobs while you prepare your packet...its going to be a long wait. On average, from the time a person inquires to the time the get accepted is about 12-18 months. It may...

  9. New Grad- just can't get it

    IowaRNBSN replied to iamanurse13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    if not already, have you thought about working the night shift for a while to be able to work on your skills? Night shift is usually just a busy, but you will not have all the hustle and bustle of...

  10. June 28th AF deadline

    IowaRNBSN replied to icurnanthony's topic in Government, Military

    I meet with the recruiter tomorrow to review my packet and sign it to send it in. I thought that this day would never come. It has been a long 12 months.

  11. FY 2012 Air Force Medical Programs Statement

    IowaRNBSN posted a topic in Government, Military

    fy 2012 air force medical programs statement presented by maj. gen kimberly siniscalchi from april 6, 2011 to the senate appropriations committee...

  12. Air Force Nursing Boards 2011

    IowaRNBSN replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    Try calling the office, if possible talk to the operator or the flight commander. Hope this

  13. Air Force Nursing Boards 2011

    IowaRNBSN replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    1. Must be RN experience, LPN experience does not count. 2. Must be acute-care experience. 3. 6 months acute care experience to be considered fully

  14. Air Force Nursing Boards 2011

    IowaRNBSN replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    Whats you location, and where is your recruiter

  15. Air Force Nursing Boards 2011

    IowaRNBSN replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    I was led to believe by my recruiter that only RN experience and hospital experience counts. I will check

  16. Air Force Nursing Boards 2011

    IowaRNBSN replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    It could be, the last NTP boards was this month. I have no word on when the next NTP boards will be. Fully qualified packets are due June 28 and boards will be in July.

  17. Air Force Nursing Boards 2011

    IowaRNBSN replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    Only experience as an Registered Nurse in a hospital will make a person fully qualified. OF the experience, you currently only need to have 6 months of nursing experience, though it may be changing to...

  18. Air Force Nurse Corps

    IowaRNBSN replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    In general you can trust the Health Care Professions recruiter. Of my experience so far I have had no bull or false information. In general, officer recruiters are a bit better. It is the enlisted...

  19. Air Force NTP Board 4/5

    IowaRNBSN replied to laneyg's topic in Government, Military

    It's not that the AF doesn't need nurses, it's just that they do not have the budget for

  20. Air Force Nurse Corps

    IowaRNBSN replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    It should be

  21. Help! Tailoring Resume for AF

    IowaRNBSN replied to Scott5383's topic in Government, Military

    WTBCRNA pretty much summarized it. I had a Lt. Col review my resume (same Lt. Col I interviewed with). I initially had a resume that was just 1 page...it ended up being 3 pages long.The Lt Col...

  22. Next Air Force NTP Boards in 2010?

    IowaRNBSN replied to nguyenhnic's topic in Government, Military

    I don't think there are any more Fiscal year 2011 boards for experienced nurses. Last board for FY 2011, which packets were sent in is this month (March 2011) was for the NTP nurses, who should know...

  23. Air Force Nurse Corps

    IowaRNBSN replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    To Lynsman and all those who are still in school. If joining the Air Force is your goal. I would urge you to try and join Air Force ROTC while you are still in school. It would reserve your spot and...

  24. Next Air Force NTP Boards in 2010?

    IowaRNBSN replied to nguyenhnic's topic in Government, Military

    Currently 6 months, though there is talk that it will go to one year. If you have not started the process, start now because by the time everything goes through you will have at least 6 months...

  25. Air Force Nursing Boards 2011

    IowaRNBSN replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    Hear anything yet from your recruiter