Red11

I really would appreciate some honesty, even if it's cruel. My recruiter is not able to answer my questions so maybe a few of you will be able to give me some much needed guidance. Here it is... I have been an RN, BSN 2 years+ and I am an ER nurse. I have always worked Trauma ER. I attempted to join the USAF nurse corps twice last year. Each time I was not selected, even as an alternate. My mentor (a USAF captain), my recruiter, and many other respected individuals who have served told me I was a perfect candidate and I was "sure to get in". The Lt. Col. who interviewed me said she would be honored to serve with me and gave me an extensive tour of the entire base. The board had glowing remarks noted all over my resume and my application packet. So by the second rejection I got really confused. I still have a deep desire to join but I don't know if a third or even a fourth try would render different results. Since my last attempt I have gained more experience; I am currently bridging RN to EMT-P and I will have my SANE certification by next summer. My question is, is this enough? Will I be turned down again and again? My recruiter tells me my packet is perfect and he makes no further recommendations to improving it. Are they just looking strictly at number of years of experience? Is there something they're not telling me? Can someone out there give the truth about why I have not been selected? Thank you.

I am currently a student nurse in Texas and I am very interested in moving to Boise after I get my licensure. I am really interested in St. Lukes and was wondering if anyone who works there could give me some feed back about working there and how competitive jobs are there and any tips for getting hired. Thank you!