nick7331

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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'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 - Hospit...

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 s...

Thanks!

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 a...

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 c...

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 ...

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 C...

Thanks for joining our discussion! We've been wondering where other applicants are because we've heard there are quite a few, but who really knows. We all seem to hear different info. Best of luck at the interview and please post any updates in here!

Thanks! Feels great!

Sure makes it hard to get a good feel on the situation. I'm hoping congress approves like 150 spots and takes the pressure off. Haha, wouldn't that be nice. Only two months till August but it feels like it is going to begin to really drag on. Officia...

I like the 60-100 a lot better so hopefully that is the case. 32 applicants is crazy from one recruiter! Do you know how many states they cover?

Thanks UCAFblue. Just got back from my interview and checked in here. It went well and was pretty laid back. The CN just asked a few questions about physical fitness, deployments, and family's feelings on pursuing Air Force. Mainly, he shared a lot o...

I have my interview Monday and then that is the last big thing. Then a few more papers to sign I would imagine. Also, signed up for the NCLEX in a couple weeks so that is exciting and it will be nice to have that finished. I'm not applying for the HP...

First off, congrats on getting into nursing school. It's a busy but exciting/interesting experience! Put your best foot forward and take it one day at a time, and before you know it, you'll be at graduation. A little about me so that you know for re...

I second the response of midinphx. LVN is an in between that isn't utilized much in the military. Better off to keep working towards BSN. All branches only take RN's with a BSN from what I've seen.

I'm applying for the July NTP Board. Has anybody else out there that is applying heard the possible length of time from hearing if accepted in August to actually going to COT? Or Can anybody speak from experience on how long it took from being accep...

Trying is the most important part. Hang in there UCAFblue. Focus on school and getting good grades. LOR's play a part but there are so many other points on your application you can emphasize. Sounds like you have the right attitude for this process a...