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wow, first congratulations for getting accepted. I dont have any advice yet but like you I want to join the military either airforce or navy. I also have a 1 year and 6 months experience in Medsurg but do not have my citizenship w/c im about to apply. What I would like to share to you is the reason why I want to join them. 1. Sense of pride for the title that you will earn (for you being the first female) 2. the benefits that they offer including the paid continuing education 3. adventure of living a different kind of lifestyle. It would be good for you to do pros and cons. That is what i am doing to. I'm 21 years old, female and no attachment yet. What discourages me right now is just how hard will it be to wait and wait to get in into either the Airforce or Navy. You are about to make a big decision that can change your life. Again Congratulations for getting in.

At 19 years old (May 2010) i received my ADN degree. That is when I found out about the airforce Nursing. I wanted the benefits, to be able to tavel and the sign up bonus. I wasnt even looking for the loan since I was able to afford for it. but at that time I do not have the 3 basic requirements to be an officer. 1. should be >21 2.citizen 3. BSN I will be receiving my BSN on December 2011 at the age of 21 and by February 2012 I will be having my citizenship. Also by July 2012, I will carry my 2 years experience in a MedSurg unit. With that being said, I am ready with the basic requirement by March 2012. My question is with the current economy, I have heard that the Airforce has such good retaining nurses that it is hard to get in. Questions: 1.Do you know the estimated period of waiting or process from application to the COT (commissioned officer training) 2. can anyone share their experience when it comes to the physical training aspect? I am now 21 years old female 5'6 weighs about 120 lbs. I am good with academics but never been good with sports. 3. I have taken a look at Navy nursing and they seem to be more supportive than Airforce? Any advices between the two?