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I just got off the phone with the recruiter. According to him, the Air Force is only taking DNP FNP's. Does anyone have any more info on this? He is a new health care recruiter and didn't seem to know a lot.

That sounds like a positive for me. I have been a nurse 9 years now, all ICU. Sounds like its time to get ahold of the recruiter and get the ball rolling. Where are you stationed, midinphx?

Mindiphx- what does critically manned mean? I am assuming that means- we got enough :)

I am not sure why Lasik would be an issue any longer since the AF now offers Lasik surgery for active-duty members. The AF used to only offer PRK for "safety" reasons. I was medically disqualified for 6 months is all. But that frustrated my wife enough that see didn't want to join at that time. now I am back to strongly considering it.

They told me I had to wait 6 months, then i could get a wavier. By then I had been trying get in for 4 years and my wife was getting frustrated with putting our lives on hold for the AF. But I still feel like it is something i really want to do. I am currently 36 almost 37 with 9 years ICU experience. I may make one more run at it.

Hi there. Anyone know what the needs are for the Air Force in regards to critical care nurses? I know a few years ago the need was high. I am curious to know if that need has decreased significantly since the wind down in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Well, it is crazy to think that a post I started 5 years ago still gets read. I eventually got selected to join the AF as a ICU. Then was medically disqualified several months later since I had Lasix eye surgery. I then started NP school which I am not enjoying. I am contemplating quitting NP school and reapplying for the Air Force. My wife is still on board for it. My older kids are quite as excited about it as they were four years ago. Anyone out know how what the current needs are for ICU nurses in the Air Force?

Thanks for the replies. I guess the way I look at it is two fold. One, I have always wanted to serve my country and this is a great way to do it. Two, if i can pay off $40,000 of student loans with a three year commitment, I'm in. I know health care providers in the military do make less than us in the civilian world, but I look at my major expenses every month and its housing and health insurance. That would be covered by the Air Force, and I won't have any student loans!! Also, if it turns out not to be my cup of tee, I am done after 3 years. I don't think thats all that bad but I am on the other side of the fence. Riburn3, is there anyway you can PM a name or two and emails of NP's in the military that I could contact if they are agreeable? Thanks!

Hi there. I am a FNP student set to graduate in December of 2015. Curious if there are any NP's out there that have served or currently serving in the Air Force. I am considering applying next spring. So far I am aware of the $40,000 student loan repayment as well as the $20,000 sign on bonus. Anyone out there willing to give some pro's and con's or has experience? Thanks. I know this should probably be in the military/government section but I placed this thread here in hopes of getting more eyes on it from FNP's.

My self and a coworker I are starting Samford in Jan as well. We are from Idaho. Looking forward to meeting all of you!

Kind of a weird question. I have been acceppted to the DNP dual role program at USA. I would like to change to the MSN of the same program (dual role) or MSN for the FNP. Have any of you had experience doing this? Is it doable? Or am I going to have to reapply for the new program all over again?

I will be starting the USA DNP dual program (ACNP/FNP) this fall. I am very nervous as I am the sole provider in my family. I know that working is doable, but I have some anxiety in starting a program that will last FOUR YEARS!!! Anyone else out there starting the same program this fall?

I am reapplying in January 2013. I was an alternate in the May nursing board for critical care. A few short weeks later i was selected. I was suppose to go to COT in Aug, then onto Nellis as my duty station. I found out a few weeks before I was to leave that I was medicallly disqualified by the surgeon general of the Air Force due to having lasix eye surgery in may. I have to wait 6 months, have another eye exam, then be cleared by the SG. After that I will have to redo my MEPS (big time boo) and reapply. I figure I will give it two more tries. If not selected, I am going to move on to getting an advanced practice degree. Good luck to you.

I just found out that I am in. I am going to August COT.

So I just found out that I am in!!!!! I will be joining you all for Aug COT. Afterwards I will be going to Nellis.