jfratian

jfratian DNP, RN, CRNA

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

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  1. Prospects of getting a Critical Care (ICU) nursing job in the Airforce

    jfratian replied to francoml's topic in Government, Military

    I just joined the AF as a direct commission med-surg nurse. You have a good resume, but timing and need is key. There are very few direct commission spots for anyone right now. Get started early,...

  2. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    jfratian replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    There is time on the weekends to work out. On most weekdays, there is also time after dinner (during the final few weeks) to work out. I wouldn't go so far as to call COT vacation. Maybe compared...

  3. Air Force Nursing 2014

    jfratian replied to allieishere4's topic in Government, Military

    Speaking as someone who entered with experience, the process is very similar. You have to go to MEPS, unless you've been there in the last year, regardless of who you are. If you have experience,...

  4. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    jfratian replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    I didn't work nights in my last job, therefore I don't know what to say about that. You get about 5 hrs of sleep per night for the first 2 weeks. Technically, you can go to bed whenever you want to...

  5. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    jfratian replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    I personally feel that I'm about where I was prior to coming to COT. I did additionally work out Saturdays at COT. I scored in the mid 90s out of 100 for each of the 3 PT tests. It's enough...

  6. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    jfratian replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    If I could add my 2 cents here. Make sure you come to COT ready to pass the PT test. For the Air Force, COT is maybe 90% academic and 10% physical. You are compressing the academics of a 12 week...

  7. Air Force Nursing Corps

    jfratian replied to AirForceNursingCorps's topic in Government, Military

    Do not do that! If you want to be a military nurse any time soon, it's much faster to go to school on loans and apply for loan repayment after the fact. These days, with the force shaping and force...

  8. Air Force Jan 2014 COT

    jfratian replied to Dreaming1007's topic in Government, Military

    You can schedule TMO as soon as you get your orders; this is several months prior to COT. You just call the TMO office at the base nearest your

  9. Air Force Jan 2014 COT

    jfratian replied to Dreaming1007's topic in Government, Military

    You can schedule TMO as soon as you get your orders; this is typically several months prior to COT. You just call the TMO office at the base nearest your

  10. No BSN, want to join

    jfratian replied to Ciale's topic in Government, Military

    You won't we able to commission in the navy without a BSN. However, you could enlist now as a corpsmen...an E3 probably. Due to the current fiscal climate, the training programs for moving enlisted...

  11. Air Force Jan 2014 COT

    jfratian replied to Dreaming1007's topic in Government, Military

    Well, no one can visit you on the OTS campus regardless of your phase status/privileges. You have to meet people at a base restaurant or off base altogether. You definitely won't be able to see...

  12. joining the military with an adn/asn

    jfratian replied to jflo2014's topic in Government, Military

    With all the cuts, you're going to be hard pressed to transition from enlisted to officer right now. If you don't mind the low starting pay of an E-3 (what you'd probably come in as), and perhaps...

  13. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    jfratian replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    If you work out 3-4 times per week then you'll be fine; PT is at 0515 every morning. Honestly the worst thing about COT right now is the academics. Read the manual 3 times before you get to COT,...

  14. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    jfratian replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    You have health insurance coverage starting on the 1st day of active duty service on your orders (usually 1 day or so before COT starts). I think you have to weigh your family's security against your...

  15. Air Force March 2014 COT

    jfratian posted a topic in Government, Military

    This is a forum for sharing information related to commissioned officer training (COT) for the United States Air Force. It starts March 3, 2014 at Maxwell AFB in Montgomery, Alabama. I found out...

  16. Air Force March 2014 COT

    jfratian replied to jfratian's topic in Government, Military

    In case anyone wasn't aware, the COT website has been back online for a while now. Inbound COT

  17. antidepressants and joining?

    jfratian replied to RHill9919's topic in Government, Military

    I think you'll need a medical waiver for that. As competitive as it is right now, I think you're going to have a hard time getting one. They require a medical waiver for GERD (requiring a

  18. Which path, NCP or direct?

    jfratian replied to RHill9919's topic in Government, Military

    I would recommend that, after first talking to a recruiter, you apply for civilian jobs as a backup. You can always break leases, hospital contracts, gym memberships, etc once you have military...

  19. Air Force March 2014 COT

    jfratian replied to jfratian's topic in Government, Military

    They won't let you on the base without a sponsor. You won't be allowed to purchase uniforms at the store on base without orders or a military

  20. Air Force March 2014 COT

    jfratian replied to jfratian's topic in Government, Military

    You may just have to wait until you get to COT. Having looked into this issue myself, you need a sponsor to get on base in the first place prior to your COT date. You're inactive reserve prior to...

  21. Air force nursing cot august 2014

    jfratian replied to Bayern's topic in Government, Military

    James, I'm going to COT from March 4 to April 4. There is no COT for active duty in April 2014 for the Air Force, and the class after mine starts May 27. There is an RCOT for reservists in April. I...

  22. Air Force Nursing Corps

    jfratian replied to AirForceNursingCorps's topic in Government, Military

    Speaking as someone who just finished going through the application process this past year for the air force, I can tell you that they only take BSNs. The healthcare recruiters cover large regions,...

  23. Air Force March 2014 COT

    jfratian replied to jfratian's topic in Government, Military

    If I were to go to a base other than Maxwell to try to buy uniforms before training, would I need to apply for an inactive reserves ID

  24. Air Force March 2014 COT

    jfratian replied to jfratian's topic in Government, Military

    My understanding is that it's 'take it or leave it.' They have alternates who would be happy with any station. Plus, what are you going to do in 3-5 years if you get transferred to another base you...

  25. Air Force NTP 2014 application timeline

    jfratian replied to hornfan's topic in Government, Military

    You can't schedule the interview until after your physical. Generally, your paperwork deadline is about 4-5 weeks prior to the board date. You generally find out whether or not you're a...