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  1. PCS-ing to San Antonio, BAMC

    rndiver82 replied to athena55's topic in Government, Military

    I live on the NW side. It's about a 30min commute, but I love where I live, so it's not a bother. The trend I've noticed is the further away from the Riverwalk you live, the more reasonable the rent....

  2. Reserves as an Experienced Critical Care RN

    rndiver82 replied to LaVieBohemeRN's topic in Government, Military

    Hey just thought I could offer some assistance: I'm an ER nurse in the AF. I came in with just short of 8 years nursing experience and just ranked to Captain this month. I work with multiple CCAT...

  3. How did you choose your nursing branch? Army, Navy, AF?

    rndiver82 replied to CSUnursegirl2b's topic in Government, Military

    Hey there! I'm Active Duty in the Air Force. I chose my branch because I have multiple family members who have served in all branches of the military, the Air Force being the most predominant. So I'm...

  4. Air Force AFIT and Bonus

    rndiver82 replied to as1013's topic in Government, Military

    Hey there, saw your post and I'm AD AF at this time. Here is what I know: 1.) If you complete an NP program outside of AFIT, unless you came into the AF as an NP, you will not be working as an NP for...

  5. How much did the military give you for you loan repayment?

    rndiver82 replied to skandy's topic in Government, Military

    85K for nursing school?!? You're paying WAY too much there. You need to find another school. I know doctors and lawyers who didn't pay that much and they went to respectable schools. Taking on that...

  6. Entering Air Force Nursing...how to prepare?

    rndiver82 replied to JBFischer's topic in Government, Military

  7. Active Duty Air Force 1st Assignment

    rndiver82 replied to brughm's topic in Government, Military

    Hey Marty- I'm @ SAMMC in San Antonio, went through COT in August/September. Administratively I belong to Lackland, but since I'm ER and WH is an urgent care center, they put me at Fort Sam Houston....

  8. Freedoms of a Military Practicing Nurse

    rndiver82 replied to ncox1's topic in Government, Military

    I have worked civie and am now AD AF. There is not much more I can do as military in the hospital setting. The biggest difference is going to be when I'm deployed. In the theatre we are trained to...

  9. Air Force RCOT

    rndiver82 replied to ET CRNA's topic in Government, Military

    Just a heads up: the Army is indeed flying their nurses now. They are doing tactical flights down range on helos'. My team leader is being deployed in this role as we speak. It's a brand new program...

  10. Male Nursing Student. Considering Air Force

    rndiver82 replied to mfleege91's topic in Government, Military

    Hey there, I'm currently active duty in the AF and the chances of you going directly to a critical care area right out of school aren't the greatest. You can always apply for it, but don't be upset if...

  11. Questions for current military nurse (male or female)

    rndiver82 replied to ThePsychWhisperer's topic in Government, Military

  12. Questions you should have asked your recruiter?

    rndiver82 replied to BVFD 333's topic in Government, Military

    I haven't heard of them cutting any Active Duty nurses, but Reserves and the Civilian contractors have not been so lucky. I think it also depends on what area you are in. I'm ER, and they are always...

  13. 2012 Air Force Nursing Boards

    rndiver82 replied to Zippo11's topic in Government, Military

    I heard the beautiful sounds of crickets

  14. 2012 Air Force Nursing Boards

    rndiver82 replied to Zippo11's topic in Government, Military

    Just a heads up from someone who also recently went through the waiting game: Just because the board has met on a certain day means the board was SCHEDULED to meet. If someone on the board got sick...

  15. Questions you should have asked your recruiter?

    rndiver82 replied to BVFD 333's topic in Government, Military

    Kdazzle- When talking about the boards, you have fully qualified and best qualified. Fully qualified is for 2d Lt to Capt, best is from Major to Col. Going to Captain SHOULD be automatic for everyone,...

  16. Questions you should have asked your recruiter?

    rndiver82 replied to BVFD 333's topic in Government, Military

    I will never know what happened with that first board, but my theory is I had 2 certification that expired just before the board met (I renewed both just a few days later) and I was a single parent,...

  17. I'm a pre nursing student who will be going into the military...

    rndiver82 replied to aliaysonfire's topic in Government, Military

    Just thought I'd post a few pointers: I'm a newly accessioned AD AF RN here in San Antonio. My suggestion is simple:: DO NOT RELAX. I noticed in other posts you are concerned your GPA isn't...

  18. Air Force Nurses- Car a hassle with COT/NTP?

    rndiver82 replied to nick7331's topic in Government, Military

    I'm at COT right now (graduation is t-2 days!) and trust me, bring your car. You will want to get away when you get your privileges. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy being with my flight, but after 3.5...

  19. CNMs in the US Air Force?

    rndiver82 replied to Dalla's topic in Government, Military

    I am at COT right now and I know of 4 midwives in the

  20. ICU

    rndiver82 replied to staugnurse's topic in Government, Military

    I think it also depends on the number if ICU applicant vs the number of ICU slots. If there's a bunch of experienced ICU nurses coming in, they're obviously going to get them. But of there are more...

  21. How much weight does AF Chief Nurse's recommendation have?

    rndiver82 replied to JerseyGirl13's topic in Government, Military

    During the application process, you will interview with the CNO of the local AF base (if there isn't one close, I don't know if they do telephone interviews or not). In my interview, I had a fantastic...

  22. Army and Air Force ROTC question

    rndiver82 replied to Buckeyes6245's topic in Government, Military

    Forgot to add, NAVY requires at least 90 days experience with your BSN before they will even start your packet. At least that was my experience. Any way you choose, talk with a Health Care...

  23. Army and Air Force ROTC question

    rndiver82 replied to Buckeyes6245's topic in Government, Military

    I can only speak of what I know about the AF process. I am heading to COT next week as a direct commission, but what I understand is this: if you do an AFROTC program, you are considered to be in the...

  24. Military nursing.. Need advice/info!!

    rndiver82 replied to kayteeRNBSN's topic in Government, Military

    Yeah, about that "optional" deployment (a funny statement by the way ): If all deployments were "optional" I don't think many would ever go. I am going into the AF (I go to COT in August) and I am...

  25. Questions you should have asked your recruiter?

    rndiver82 replied to BVFD 333's topic in Government, Military

    Here's my only bit of advice: Make sure you specify if they will credit you any time you were nursing with an ADN (ASN) degree if you did prior to getting your BSN. I have heard people not getting...