jfratian

jfratian DNP, RN, CRNA

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

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  1. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    I wouldn't worry about the bonuses. They may get smaller, but I suspect they will continue to exist. How would they convince people to sign long-term contracts otherwise? Everyone would just...

  2. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    2G219, You won't hear anything on the boards until roughly 2-3 weeks after they meet at the beginning of October. I think they are still QC'ing the apps right now...I just cleared that portion last...

  3. Is military career pathway as a nurse good for me?

    jfratian replied to yanyan88's topic in Government, Military

    https://allnurses.com/government-military-nursing/fy-2014-air-824631.html https://allnurses.com/government-military-nursing/air-force-nursing-794470.html Those are by far the best 2 threads on this...

  4. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    I would ask your coworkers What's appropriate notice For your hospital. Where I work they prefer that you finish out a six week schedule or Four weeks, Whatever comes first. You get blacklisted and...

  5. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    In case anybody wants a little bit of good news, My recruiter told me that he generally has better success with the October board. There are more slots available at the beginning of the fiscal year,...

  6. Question about alternate list for Air Force selection board

    jfratian replied to bryango's topic in Government, Military

    I know that this post is old, but byrango's situation is not longer true. Starting with the October FQ board, AF nurse alternates will no longer be automatically selected for the next board. I know...

  7. BEST Questions TO ASK during interview

    jfratian replied to procrastinator911's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    1. Basics: scheduling (self or based on seniority), call requirements, weekend requirements 2. What are the most common procedures/diagnoses/populations your unit sees? 3. What kind of continuing...

  8. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    JoseLove, Being in my 20's, I don't feel at all qualified to answer that question outright. Maybe someone older could chime in here? Here are my wandering thoughts on this though... Ask your local...

  9. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Bayern, Actually, the reapplication is significantly shorter. Most of your packet, EXCEPT:the cover page, the "choice of assignments" form, the "I haven't done drugs" form, and your 3-5 references...

  10. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Yep. Just finished reapplying except for the

  11. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    "Clinical Nurse," which is the Air Force designation for med/surg and outpatient clinic nursing. 11 months at this point. Physical is really an over-the-top version a regular routine exam. They...

  12. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    jcbcrane, I'm FQ (although I think the apps are similar) as well. It's 9 short answer questions titled "applicant questionnaire." It is a part of the main packet. First question is "why did you...

  13. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    bayern, You may be a different case since you are alternate #1 for your specialty. However, I will say that everything aliseel25 just said is consistent with what I was told on Monday afternoon....

  14. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    jcbcrane, I am applying for the 2nd time. Hard to put an exact number on it. For me, I would say 20 to 30 hours of solid paperwork, essays, etc. There is a lot of additional time spent on "phone...

  15. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    You should be eligible to apply for the very next FQ board: September 2nd, 2013. The waiting period is for those who were denied. If they select you, your COT date could be as soon as January. I am...

  16. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    ffemt, You may want to contact your recruiter ASAP. They just got an update for fiscal 2014 today. There was an old unwritten practice of giving alternates preference the next go-around. You'll see...

  17. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Important Update: New Air Force policy has stopped the use of alternates to preferentially fill slots for future boards, with the exception of a few specialties. This means that alternates from Feb...

  18. Air Force Nursing 2013

    jfratian replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    https://allnurses.com/government-military-nursing/fy-2014-air-824631-page5.html This links you to the thread "2014 AF Nursing." It has some good

  19. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Don't worry about it at all. My experience with it was more of a formal information session than a hardcore interview. They will probably ask you a few questions from that list, but it was not a...

  20. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    They don't hire anywhere the new grads that they do experienced nurses. Get another job in the meantime. Even if you had a 4.0 and a perfect resume I would still tell you that. Work experience can...

  21. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    COT is only offered at certain points in the year. It depends on when your packet is submitted to the board. Your recruiter will know what board you are applying for and when the decision will be...

  22. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    KenashRN, Your guess is honestly as good as mine. I can only tell you what I've been told. It is my understanding, from my conversations over the last 9 months with my recruiter, that they use...

  23. Air Force Nursing 2013

    jfratian replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    http://www.au.af.mil/au/holmcenter/O...ssDates9wk.pdf http://www.au.af.mil/au/holmcenter/O..._Reporting.asp The above websites might interest those of you who want more info. They are official USAF...

  24. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Everything I have heard says that the next COT date for active duty AF is August 19th, 2013 and the ones after that are October 7, 2013 and January 14, 2014. If you do have to wait until January to...

  25. Air Force Nursing 2013

    jfratian replied to JillyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I am a qualified alternate and i have been told that you almost definitely won't hear anything until September 2013 and won't leave until January 2014. COT for the march selects is in August. If you...