hubs102

Hello, just trying to get some feedback about your experience with Aspen. I'm still skeptical but they have the best tuition rate in town besides being accredited program. Any information about your online experience and info about their modules is greatly appreciated. thanks. Alan [email protected]

I will start this summer-- so excited. I supposedly started last year's fall semester but due to personal challenges i delayed my entry. I obtained my BSN through GCU so I am familiar with their program. The first year will be lots of writing and it gets more serious starting with the Patho class, It appears that in patho class when students starts to drop out...hopefully that will not be my case.. Wishing everyone the best in whatever lies ahead.

wow, already getting depolyment band? I thought it is too early, you havent have time to settle yet. Lackland is the medical support unit in Iraq I believe, Travis is the medical support for Afghanistan. But whatever and whenever....you guys stay safe...stay inside the gates....that will keep you safe. Hopefully it's only six months as they say it. Is Lackland you 1st choice as duty station? Just wondering how many really get to go to their 1st choice. I put in Travis, Nellis, and Lackland as my first 3 respectively...hopefully i get Travis. I will tell Tsgt Freeman that you said hi.... also....since your work avg is 7 days in 2 weeks...are there other things they require you during your off days...like education...deployment readiness? Stuff like that. Is off base living better than on base in San Antonio? thanks again..

midinphx, thanks for replying...Yes, Tsgt Freeman is my recruiter and I don't know who will be the person interviewing me. I put in my application just 3 weeks ago and my recruiter informed me that my interview will be in 2 weeks. I'm scheduled for MEPS soon before the interview...so wow, I was hoping I could make it to Jan COT but I guess I will be anticipating it to happen for March COT instead. So where are you stationed now? Several questions,,since you are an experienced ICU RN....do you still have to attend NTP after COT? What is like to work in the AF medical facility?, the hours? The patient mix and ratio working in ICU? Any information is grately appreciated....I really can't wait til the day....hey, could I use you as my resource for info since you have been through the process. Thanks...I'm from Gilbert AZ...tired of AZ heat...I need change. you could email me....my email is my user id here at gmail. thanks. hubs102

thanks everyone for your post....really informative. @bryango... just be patience...I know it seems like its forever....i'm actually in the same situation like you....my interview date is set in 2 weeks then wait for the selection board. I'm hoping i could go make the Jan COT but going through these thread, it appears like it's not going to happen but who know....I applied for critical care. I'm an ER/ critical care nurse for 8 years and I'm prior service with 6 years active. I'm really excited to go back to the military after long discussion with my wife and going through pros and cons. In the end, pay and benefits in the military is better considering not paying any premiums, mortgages, utilities and the retirement benefit package is one of the best if not the best. It will be crazy and hectic but once settled in at your first duty station...i think things will get easier for the family. Hang in there...be ready..I'm keeping my self fit, it is always better to start early. I know how you feel about METS....like you said...i'll take interview anytime over METS... keep posting for your progress and who know...we might be in COT together... hubs102 from phoenix, AZ.

thank you everyone for your great post. Although it's still awhile before I get to COT (waiting for orders), I'm starting to feel what to expect during the training. Knowing the person that I am during long lectures....I feel sleepy....I guess I will pack some 5 hour with me during these long lectures. There are great advices here from someone who have already been through the process and I hope we learn from it and put aside our ego because like she said..it's a learning environment and we are there to learn. Also.....not related to training.....for active duty officers, do you guys know where you will be stationed before you report for COT? and what is the approx length of time to find out your COT schedule after one is commissioned?