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I just applied today and hopefully I can take the cert test Mid August. I saw online practice tests through ANCC - $75 for 90 days. Anyone knows if it's worth it? Thanks!

I was supposed to leave yesterday for July 2 COT but it got moved to August. Anyway, I will be stationed at Travis AFB as well so I guess see you this August and at Travis? :) (Hopefully nothing changes again..)

For the air force: They asked me to stay for a night at a hotel together with all the enlisted ( I was the only one going for officer), although the hotel/ MEPS was actually close to my house. I guess they just wanted to make sure I won't be late?? If they do this, expect that you might have a roommate. Be ready by 0445 i think, have breakfast at the hotel then leave. IF you dont have your car, you will be with the rest of the group riding the bus. It probably took about 4 hours to complete the process. For some reason, I think I was one of the first ones to finish. They'll call you by group and/or by branch. Then will go through different areas for physical exam - vision, auditory, fill out some past medical health history (if its something very minor, i say dont even bother putting YES).. then everyone will be in one room again and will be asked to fill out different forms mainly past medical history including psych issues, drug use (of course some kids raised their hands and asked "what if i uses it before should I put it?" surely the instructor said yes.) For ladies, you will be in a room for physical exam. You will have to do a urine test without closing the door while a lady in uniform stares at you. There's a female MD together with an assistant who will check you physically and ask you questions. Then when everyone is done, all the ladies will go to a room and do some exercise stuff instructed by the MD like duck walk, reaching your toes, jumping etc on your bra and panty. Quite uncomfortable but we all got over it. Of course, your blood has to be drawn as well. Then they will give you a card or something (i really dont remember) and I think you have to give that to your recruiter. I think it included fingerprinting as well. I hope this helps and gives you a better idea of how it's going to be. It's really not to bad. :)

any idea how long it'll take for ANCC to send the authorization to test letter?

The recruiter I got to talk to before is a nurse! So he was very helpful and very knowledgeable. Even took me to tours etc :) let me know if you still want his contact number. This was last year so hopefully he hasn't retired yet or something

Thanks guys! I've been a nurse for three years. 1.5 years of med Surg experience. My RN friend from the army told me the same thing- bonus. My recruiter has been very helpful but it seems like her knowledge about nursing is limited. But I should still probably ask her about it maybe she has some resources. I'm currently not working until COT starts so I have a full 1.5 months to study and really focus if I decide to. :-)

I know someone! How do you PM here? I can give you his contact details! Sorry I'm new here got no idea how to message!

I mean I got commissioned...

Hi! I'm not starting COT until mid August (since it got moved from July ). I also recently quit my job since I thought I'm leaving this Sunday!!! Meaning I got 1.5 months to freely do what I want (yay). My question is, should I take Med-Surg certification now while waiting for COT to start or should I just wait until I get in? I'm sure there's pros and cons with both. Do you think I'll get reimbursed? Is it true that you can get bonus pay for being certified? Any suggestions/ opinions will help! Thanks!!!

I got really commissioned as an AF officer... though I won't start COT til August. I didn't have to take any tests aside from Physical (medical) exams. I believe it's the same process for new grads too.