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  1. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

    bryango replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    I started the application process last year. Interviewed and went through MEPS last July. My recruiter told me that I had a solid package and excellent marks on my interview. He said to anticipate...

  2. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

    bryango replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    Update on this post that I started last summer. So when I started this whole process, my recruiter made it sound like there was no doubt that I would get into the Air Force given my experience and...

  3. AF July 2011 Boards

    bryango replied to IowaRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    I am a ICU nurse with over 5 years experience that is also waiting to hear back about the July boards. I was told that I would hear if I was accepted or not around the end of August. I am hoping this...

  4. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

    bryango replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    Sounds like you and I are in very similar situations. I am coming from a rural hospital that only has 12 beds. We send out all the neuro and open heart. My understanding is that NTP is for brand new...

  5. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

    bryango replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    I noticed that no one has posted on my thread lately, so I wanted to get another topic of conversation going. I am now waiting to get my orders and am having a hard time staying motivated on running....

  6. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

    bryango replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    Mannurse 95- my interview was interesting. The LtCol asked me what the mission of the Air Force was, if my wife was on board, and if I knew about deployment. The other 55 minutes she and the other...

  7. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

    bryango replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    Right now there is a $30,000 bonus with a 4 year commitment. There is also a larger loan repayment, but I can not remember how large it is. Deployment is a very strong possibility, more so if you are...

  8. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

    bryango replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    Another update. Had my interview yesterday. It went very well. Then MEPS. That was silly having to be around a bunch of 18 year olds and being the only officer. Anyway, deemed qualified. Now waiting...

  9. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

    bryango replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    Another update. I have my physical and interview set for next week. Selection board I am told meets in August. When should I find out if I am in? Once I am in, when do I get my orders. My recruiter...

  10. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

    bryango replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    The only reason I had asked about the bonus for the CCRN is that an ER nurse in the Air Force told me about it. He said that he got the bonus for having his CEN and that if I got my CCRN I would be...

  11. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

    bryango replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    Just wanted to give an update on my posting. I have all of my paperwork in and will be doing my physical and interview in two weeks. The recruiter anticipates that I will be going to COT in January....

  12. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

    bryango replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    thanks again for the tips and advice. Any other air forces icu nurses out there? Or anyone interested for that

  13. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

    bryango replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    rghbsn, thanks for the post. Couple questions, what does AOR and CCATT stand for? Have long have you been a nurse in the Air Force? I am coming from a smaller community ICU that is only 12 beds. We on...

  14. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

    bryango replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for another post, Carolinapooh. Your insights are much appreciated. Are there any other readers that have could share some insight? I talked the recruiter again today and he has sent me the...

  15. Experienced ICU thinking about Air Force

    bryango replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    Carolinapooh- Thanks for the reply. I was beginning to wonder if anyone was reading my post. Those are some good insights and advice. I am really not to worried about overtime pay. Right now I usually...