jfratian

jfratian DNP, RN, CRNA

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Major, U.S. Air Force Reserve - Staff Nurse Anesthetist

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  1. Air Force FY 2015

    jfratian replied to morgan_porgan's topic in Government, Military

    It depends on your alternate number. If you're #1 or 2, then you have a decent chance. Otherwise, I'd say next to none. Your recruiter will know your alternate number. If you put Anchorage, on your...

  2. PMHNPs in military - what was your experience like?

    jfratian replied to jlld789's topic in Government, Military

    You need to be looking at DNP programs only if the military interests you. They are moving away from MSN NPs. I doubt you'll be eligible to apply with only an MSN by the time you graduate. I know...

  3. How to improve AF new grad application

    jfratian replied to chloejean104's topic in Government, Military

    You have a reasonably strong app already. Ask if your hospital will allow you to take PALS and ACLS; I did both of them when I was a tech in nursing school. They may not pay you your hourly wage for...

  4. Air Force Nurse Pay

    jfratian replied to UTstudent's topic in Government, Military

    If you have your CCRN, it's smart to pass the sign-on bonus and loan repayment. The ISP for the CCRN is up to 20K per year for the AF right now for a 4- year contract. Essentially your passing-up...

  5. Active duty navy fy 2016

    jfratian replied to abautista88's topic in Government, Military

    FYI: the AF used to do that too (roll alternates into the next cycle and give them 1st dibs on new slots). They stopped doing it the year I was an alternate. I was selected the next year, but I had...

  6. Military ***

    jfratian replied to jessmarih27's topic in Government, Military

    The military doesn't have it's own undergraduate nursing program that somehow allows you to bypass the traditional route. At some point you will have to take civilian college nursing classes to...

  7. Air Force icu

    jfratian replied to JohnRossi's topic in Government, Military

    That route is so tedious. I'm part of the way there myself, and about to apply for the ICU fellowship. In the AF as a new grad, it will take 2-3 years of med-surg, 1 year of ICU fellowship, 6-8...

  8. Any Air Force new grad applicants FY2016?

    jfratian replied to Ashdx21's topic in Government, Military

    Most board certs for the ISP do require 2 years of experience. You can almost do both, but not

  9. Any Air Force new grad applicants FY2016?

    jfratian replied to Ashdx21's topic in Government, Military

    My coworkers who have done NTP tell me there isn't any ADSC incurred by NTP. You do have to sign for a minimum of 3 years to join the Air Force at all. Loan repayment typically incurs 3 years of...

  10. Any Air Force new grad applicants FY2016?

    jfratian replied to Ashdx21's topic in Government, Military

    I never had to do NTP, but my coworkers who have tell me that there is no additional service commitment from it. You have to sign for at least 3 years to be allowed into the Air Force. Most people...

  11. Any Air Force new grad applicants FY2016?

    jfratian replied to Ashdx21's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, Travis is desirable. Minot in North Dakota would be an example of

  12. Any Air Force new grad applicants FY2016?

    jfratian replied to Ashdx21's topic in Government, Military

    It depends on the base that you are assigned to. Typically, an American base is 4 years each. Overseas bases are 1-2 years. Alaska and Hawaii are usually 3 years. You can apply for an extension...

  13. Any Air Force new grad applicants FY2016?

    jfratian replied to Ashdx21's topic in Government, Military

    Your first base is guaranteed in writing, but if you read all of your forms you'll see that there is no mention of what happens after your first base. That is because you are at the mercy of the...

  14. Any Air Force new grad applicants FY2016?

    jfratian replied to Ashdx21's topic in Government, Military

    Actually, the bonus is a hindrance if you plan on taking the ISP (board certification pay). It can be 20K per year for a 4 year commitment (80K total). You can apply for it as soon you get...

  15. Any Air Force new grad applicants FY2016?

    jfratian replied to Ashdx21's topic in Government, Military

    Okay, good. Then yes, you have a reasonable shot a getting something on your list. They are cutting back on PCS's and increasing extension requests, but you can reasonably expect to move every 4...

  16. Need some advice

    jfratian replied to Usafrn2015's topic in Government, Military

    I'll start by saying that I too would be quite upset if my application cycle was smack dab in the middle of a policy change. They certainly could have been more upfront with this info. Having said...

  17. Any Air Force new grad applicants FY2016?

    jfratian replied to Ashdx21's topic in Government, Military

    You find out what your base is when you are accepted (for the most part). Rarely, people do have to wait a few extra weeks or so once they are accepted. I have to tell you that the military...

  18. 2015 USAF NTP

    jfratian replied to Michelangelo30's topic in Government, Military

    In the AF, NTP is for nurses with less than 6 months of full-time nursing experience. FQ is for nurses with 6 months or more of full-time experience. NTP selects must do either med-surg or OB for...

  19. Need some advice

    jfratian replied to Usafrn2015's topic in Government, Military

    Is it 8 years plus 1 day from the day you started your first job (not the day you graduated)? Was all of it full time? Those are some questions that would change your

  20. 2015 USAF NTP

    jfratian replied to Michelangelo30's topic in Government, Military

    It helps, but your prior job has little to do with nursing. You're still going to have an uphill battle. Hopefully, your BSN grades are at least 3.6 or

  21. Need some advice

    jfratian replied to Usafrn2015's topic in Government, Military

    You need to ask for a copy of the policy in writing before you sign anything if you think that you've been wronged. However, 7 years should equate to 1st Lt with 1.5 years of time in grade. In...

  22. Rn with a Ba 2015 Air Force Reserves

    jfratian replied to GZ.ED.RN's topic in Government, Military

    As the recruiter will tell you, you need a BSN regardless of other bachelors degrees you hold. An MSN may waive the BSN requirement, but you should double check that. Just know that NPs in the...

  23. 2015 USAF NTP

    jfratian replied to Michelangelo30's topic in Government, Military

    You should apply again. It isn't that much more work if you've applied once before. It's not as simple as who has the most experience. You are evaluated within the context of how much experience you...

  24. 2015 USAF NTP

    jfratian replied to Michelangelo30's topic in Government, Military

    You are eligible to apply as a FQ clinical nurse for Feb 2016, but not as a FQ ED nurse. You need 1 year of full time experience as an ED nurse to apply as an ED nurse. If you choose to apply as a...

  25. 2015 USAF NTP

    jfratian replied to Michelangelo30's topic in Government, Military

    I believe your paperwork for the next FQ application cycle will be due in September; the board meets in October. The app is largely similiar to what you've already done, however I think there is a...