Devo19

Devo19 BSN, MSN, APRN

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  1. Air Force COT Oct 2016

    Devo19 replied to narslyf's topic in Government, Military

    My LT. Col. let me know that the dates are 04Oct2016 to 04Nov2016. Has anyone started a FB page? Would be nice to make some friends before we report

  2. Air Force Reserves Flight Nurse Process

    Devo19 replied to mrs27smith's topic in Government, Military

    Just found out that I go to COT in October! Can't

  3. Air Force COT Oct 2016

    Devo19 replied to narslyf's topic in Government, Military

    Just got an email saying I will be attending COT in October (AF Reserve Flight Nurse at Wright Patterson) Does anyone have the specific dates? I haven't got the official letter

  4. Annual time VA nurses

    Devo19 replied to rayray1989's topic in Government, Military

    I work at the VA as a full time RN currently. The VA Handbook 5011/6 part 3 Chapter 3 states that Full time RNs, PAs and EFDAs may carry over no more than 686 annual leave hours. Many of the nurses I...

  5. Annual time VA nurses

    Devo19 replied to rayray1989's topic in Government, Military

    Unfortunately, AL can not rollover ... The maximum amount at the end of the fiscal year is 685. SL can

  6. Accession Bonus or ISP?

    Devo19 replied to Cali ED RN's topic in Government, Military

    Air Force Reserve Flight Nurses get $15,000 for 3 years after completing flight school

  7. Annual time VA nurses

    Devo19 replied to rayray1989's topic in Government, Military

    RNs can get a maximum of 685 AL hours a fiscal year. They are use or lose but you can donate them to other federal employees in

  8. Air Force Reserves Flight Nurse Process

    Devo19 replied to mrs27smith's topic in Government, Military

    Correct! The bonus is after you complete Flight School. I heard the hyperbaric training is just like you are flying...your ears pop...you wear a mask...nothing too difficult. Flight school, which is...

  9. Air Force Reserves Flight Nurse Process

    Devo19 replied to mrs27smith's topic in Government, Military

    Just got back from a week long block training. It was mostly check-offs for flying but here are some tips/FYI that I found out during this week. 1. Do a PT Test ASAP! COT does not count and a passing...

  10. Air Force Reserves Flight Nurse Process

    Devo19 replied to mrs27smith's topic in Government, Military

    Since my unit wasn't drilling this weekend (we will have block August 1st through 6th), I had newcomer orientation only on Saturday. It was kind of like orientation for a new job but more...

  11. Air Force Reserves Flight Nurse Process

    Devo19 replied to mrs27smith's topic in Government, Military

    Going to my first UTA (Drill) on Friday for newcomer's orientation! Very

  12. Flight nurse?

    Devo19 replied to Sirena_615's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Definitely!

  13. Flight nurse?

    Devo19 replied to Sirena_615's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Sorry I didn't clarify but I am speaking about the Air Force Reserves. I am based out of Wright Patterson AFB. I only had 1 year of experience (on a Med-Surg flood) when I started my process. It took...

  14. Flight nurse?

    Devo19 replied to Sirena_615's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Fortunately, much of this has changed. You only need one year of experience (not ICU) AND can only have BLS and

  15. Flight nurse?

    Devo19 replied to Sirena_615's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I just got commissioned in May and my first UTA is July 16th. What information would you like to

  16. How can an RN be a flight nurse?

    Devo19 replied to cptforge.gil's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Currently, the Air Force Reserves are taking BSN-RNs with only 1 year experience and it doesn't have to be ICU. The total application process takes about a year

  17. Air Force Reserves Flight Nurse Process

    Devo19 replied to mrs27smith's topic in Government, Military

    The recruiter set up a date and time (since there were 4 of us) and we met him at the gate and followed him to the office. It was very casual. We spoke with the operations officer (Lt. Col. Mulhorn)...

  18. Air Force Reserves Flight Nurse Process

    Devo19 replied to mrs27smith's topic in Government, Military

    For MEPS, I did get a packet about where it is, what time to be there, what to expect/bring and more importantly what to wear! I wore khakis and a nicer shirt. Jeans are okay. One guy wore jeans with...

  19. Air Force Reserves Flight Nurse Process

    Devo19 replied to mrs27smith's topic in Government, Military

    MEPS is a longer process that the Flight Physical due to the fact that everyone locally will go through this process. I was prompted to get there early BUT since they found out that I will be going in...

  20. Air Force Reserves Flight Nurse Process

    Devo19 replied to mrs27smith's topic in Government, Military

    Exactly! Hurry up and wait. It's been longer than a year for me so I hope to hear something next

  21. Air Force Reserves Flight Nurse Process

    Devo19 replied to mrs27smith's topic in Government, Military

    I'm not sure about that. I would wonder if they would approve it before letting you go to MEPS. I played volleyball since high school so I can literally walk on the side of my feet lol. They only...

  22. Air Force Reserves Flight Nurse Process

    Devo19 replied to mrs27smith's topic in Government, Military

    It's nice having all of my records electronically so I was able to just email them to my recruiter...which all of my paperwork was through email. I also don't have any medical issues and don't take...

  23. Air Force Reserves Flight Nurse Process

    Devo19 replied to mrs27smith's topic in Government, Military

    It is definitely a long day. I had to report to the medical clinic around 8am (and I live about two hours away) so the base has a hotel that I was able to spend the night at. I was at the clinic at...

  24. Air Force Reserves Flight Nurse Process

    Devo19 replied to mrs27smith's topic in Government, Military

    Hello Everyone! I am a SICU RN at the Indianapolis VAMC and I am currently in the process of applying to the Air Force Reserves to become a flight nurse. I would be based out of Wright-Patterson AFB....

  25. VA and Epic EMR

    Devo19 replied to OUxPhys's topic in Government, Military

    At the Indy VA, we use Essentris for the ICUs and CPRS for the