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Also, how would they know its an online program? Many universities offer both online and traditional options nowadays.

If the application specifically states to disclose CONVICTIONS then you don't have to disclose arrests which did not lead to a conviction. However, they will find out about them and you must be prepared to explain to the BON the circumstances surroun...

Yes, black or dark blue. Per AFI 36-2903. Dress and personal appearance.

Bayern, You can wear black "bike short" style undergarments under your pt shorts. Those are authorized. I would recommend keeping them about the same length as the pt shorts.

Did they ask you if you have ever been arrested? I can't speak for all BONs, but many only ask if you have any prior convictions. You were not lying IF they never asked you about any history of being arrested. Don't give up.

Hi Nicunurse 13, I second what Midinphx stated. If you are determined to come in as a NICU nurse, make sure you have the specific identifier. It locks you into NICU. Keep in mind, if you desire to branch out into another area it may take years to get...

FYI....prior military service is not required to get hired as a civilian nurse. I supervise 4 GS nurses and only 1 of them is a veteran. I think you are definitely on the right track with getting experience before applying, though. Good luck. :-)

There are a few options to look into and having some experience will help. Research the RN postings on usajobs.gov. Those can be competitive but they will get you into the GS world. Another option is being hired on as a contract RN at the base clinic...

One of my nursing instructors (a midwife) pronounced it like that. She would also say "dilatation" instead of "dilation". She was from the south.

Location: west coast (active duty USAF), pay rate: salaried at 5,415 per month in addition to 1,650 in other non taxable monthly allowances. I have a BSN and hold an NCC certification. I have about 8 yrs of experience and I work full time M-F. I dire...

Natasha1989, Have you tried doing a background check on yourself? Psych eval results related to applying for a position in law enforcement would not be a part of their background check process. What they are looking for are any brushes with the law, ...

An arrest will still show up on an FBI background check because you were fingerprinted (assuming you were). Even if the record is sealed/expunged. If you are ever fingerprinted as part of a background check, be prepared to explain your story. I had a...

I too, was a professional waitress prior to nursing school. Worked at Red Lobster for almost 4 years..lol. I find it has helped me immensely with customer service skills (ie.."kill them with kindness") and with prioritizing tasks. I earned a BA in ...

You need to contact the BON and find out exactly what they need. Were the documents you sent certified by the court? Were you convicted of a crime, or just arrested?

Yes, she had a BSN when she was hired. I do know of associates prepared nurses working in military hospitals but they had been working there for years. If shes dead set on working in a hospital, she can look into volunteering at the red cross. Im pr...

Hi Navynursenette, I know a new grad who was able to land an L&D job at a military hospital by volunteering with the local Red Cross chapter. Thats how she got her foot in the door. I know it stinks to think of "volunteering" as a newly licensed ...

Becoming a CNA is not a prerequisite to becoming an RN. Will it help you get a feel for what RN's do? Yes. Will it help you gain experience taking care of patients? Yes. Will you have an "edge' over your fellow nurisng students? Perhaps. But by no me...

Psycheab, Don't give up! I know of civilian nurses who had no prior experience and were still hired. I am AD stationed in Japan. A few places I can think of off the top of my head that hire civilian nurses are the Red Cross, WIC, and Family Advocacy....

So what did you say? This would make a great homework question.

It sounds like you are already on the right track. You never know, even though you have hopes of ER/ICU you may see what other opportunities are available by using med/surg as your initial stepping stone. I recommend speaking to your Flight Commander...

Yes, I recommend you find out about getting into the clinic immediately after COT. That way, you can skip the med/surg route altogether. If not, when you submit your application make sure you pick the med/surg track (vs OB track). This way, you are n...

Hello ATLRN0828, Your recruiter may give a more definitive and accurate answer but I think how soon you leave the floor depends on your experience and what opportunities arise elsewhere in the hospital. I do know of nurses that were placed in clinics...

ATLRN0828, From what I've seen, being a single parent is do-able in the USAF depending on where you work in the hospital. If you have a normal M-F clinic job, yes the CDC should accomodate you fine. There are also stay at home moms/dads who provide h...

Be prepared for a lengthy application process. Once it is completed and submitted it can still be months before you hear anything. One thing that will work in your favor is the fact that you WANT to go into OB. OB is a "critically manned" area of nur...

Hello BrtBr, I am an OB nurse in the Air Force. When I commissioned five years ago as a new RN with no experience, I was given two choices to pick from for my specialty- med surg or OB. The Air Force will most definitey train you to be an OB nurse. ...