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Thanks for the info rndiver! Definitely thinking a car would be nice to have while there! Random COT question, do they do another medical processing/exam/immunizations upon getting there? I've heard the MEPS physical is good for 2 years but wondered if they do extra. One of my family members asked me about immunizations and all that and I'm trying to find out since I didn't know. Thanks for any info!

I'm doing Med/Surg. How about you? I head to COT in Jan and then to Tampa for NTP after that!

Thanks for the replies everyone! Sure is nice to have some feedback from you all. Definitely getting excited to get things started!

I've heard different things from my recruiter so I just was curious to if anybody has any advice on having a car at COT and/or NTP is beneficial/hassle/not needed? I've seen we can fly in for COT but was wondering how things would work for those who drive. Does the Air Force move your car from place to place or if you have a car, does that mean you have to drive it there? I live on the West Coast and will be stationed at Langley AFB Virginia so it would be quite the road trip if that's how it plays out!

Good to know somebody else is looking for the same information! If you find anything, let me know! I'll do the same if I find anything out. I'm extremely excited for the area, on and off base! I'm counting down the days to COT and can't wait to get started!

Thanks!

I'm a new grad RN and was just selected in the July NTP board. Headed to COT in Jan and after NTP will be assigned to Langley. My first choice was Lackland due to being more familiar with their setup. Looking for anybody with insight about - Hospital/Units at Langley- pt load, experiences, etc. - How the base is- recreation, housing, etc. - Any advice/guidance to help get the most out of the transition. Thanks for any info!

Haha. I'm not really looking forward to it but it fits well with waiting on the Air Force. Turned down a job at my capstone site due to a contract and turned down a job at a prison just because I couldn't totally bring myself to do it. I'm med/surg as well! That's twice what my recruiter told me months back so I like that number much more!

Is that newly released information? We've all seen varying numbers and I'm just curious as to if your recruiter gave any indication on if that is the official number we've been waiting for?

The company does start with a M. Pretty much, if you're felony free and licensed, you're hired! I'm worried I'll be bored out of my mind.... Any advice? I didn't hear anything after mine was submitted until my recruiter changed and my new one just called to introduce himself and check in with me. I think mainly, unless you contact them after everything is in, they are just waiting for the list from the board and working with the next group of applicants. Hopefully we'll be talking to our recruiters about a month from now CVA311 and signing a few more papers! :)

I'm in a similar situation. I turned a job down a few months back due to a contract commitment. I haven't looked into it much but I have read things about some HR/equal opportunity type thing where military service can't be counted against violating a contract agreement. I really didn't feel like it was the right thing to do either way at the time and am trying to play things out as professionally as I can until I hear about the Air Force. I also read about people paying a fee for leaving contracts early. I guess mainly it just depends on your situation. I found a job working in flu shot clinics that is temporary/seasonal and would work perfectly if I do get accepted. Granted, this is not a really interesting/great job but it is a paycheck and time filler while waiting. Not sure if this really helps but mainly want to let you know that I am also between that rock and a hard place! Sure isn't super fun but it will really be worth it if everything plays out like I hope it does!

I hear ya. Just talked to my new recruiter today. Guess my previous one is moving on. He reiterated the same info of finding out the end of August. I've been waiting for 8 months so whats an extra few weeks!

I've heard the same from my recruiter. I've seen a lot of late August/September though from others. Sure wouldn't mind knowing August 10th! The days are moving by slowly......

Did med-surg as well. I second what LN75 said about the numbers. Really is hard to go with any of the numbers we're hearing. I sure like to see the higher estimates though. I've also see that for the most part you'll get your info on when you go to COT with when you get all the acceptance information. The days just keep dragging by..........and dragging.

So I'm a recent graduate and have a RN job possibility in a state correctional facility. I was just looking for advice from others on experiences of working with this given population. We went on a tour during my last semester of nursing school with a head nurse at a facility and it seemed interesting as well as more sketchy than your typical RN job. So I definitely am interested in working in this area and as a new grad, can't be too selective it seems at this point. Just have a few mixed feelings about working in this given environment and looking for any info, advice, past experiences!