carolinapooh BSN, RN

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    I know searching stinks, so if you have a COT question for 10-04....

    carolinapooh replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    Mid posted on here about an iron. I answered her question on another forum, but I've copied my answer below since I did start a question thread here. Here's my answer: YES, I would. The ones in the...
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    Forensic Nursing within USAF

    carolinapooh replied to Bella86's topic in Government, Military

    When I was an AF cop we used to take victims to the civilian hospital and the local PD and myself (I used to work with OSI on this kind of stuff; I was the highest ranking female with the exception of...
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    waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    carolinapooh replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    Great! Then all he'll need is that DEERS worksheet. You're right - it was very handy having my mom's ID card to get on base with! Be sure you take your acceptance letter to COT when you buy your...
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    COT and running

    carolinapooh replied to shayT!'s topic in Government, Military

    In the AF you can run with ear phones on as long as you're on a track or in the gym; you can run with ONE in your ear if you're on the street. (No one does that - they just don't bother - can you...
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    FOR COT CLASS 10-03 - last minute unsolicited advice

    carolinapooh replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    Salute advice from a former US Air Force security forces K9 cop (me!): Keep your wrist tight and your fingers together; keep your hand straight. Watch the enlisted troops when they salute you; we...
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    Air Force Loan Repayment

    carolinapooh replied to mt_nurse's topic in Government, Military

    If you want the bonus, you have to sign for that now. You can't refuse that and get it back; the bonus is more of a guaranteed thing from Congress and doesn't fluctuate from year to year or class to...
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    Air Force Loan Repayment

    carolinapooh replied to mt_nurse's topic in Government, Military

    I'm prior enlisted Air Force; my dad was retired Navy, my oldest brother's retired Navy, and my other brother (poor Michael - he's always the "other brother" because he's older than me but younger...
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    I know searching stinks, so if you have a COT question for 10-04....

    carolinapooh replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    Yes - take your phone. You can make as many calls as you want when you get back to your room. If you have a smartphone, you'll be even happier about such an expensive purchase. Reception there is...
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    I know searching stinks, so if you have a COT question for 10-04....

    carolinapooh replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    No. I was actually quite pleased at the time with my 5K run time! It's counted for points for stuff like PT Flight, but not for any "grade" type stuff for
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    I know searching stinks, so if you have a COT question for 10-04....

    carolinapooh replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, there are. And they'll tell you EXACTLY what will be on the tests, so try not to stress too much. Also, you'll have to give a briefing on a topic that they'll give you (they give you a big long...
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    Applying for the Nurse Transition Program Air Force

    carolinapooh replied to coconutzz's topic in Government, Military

    You're not really applying for the NTP program - you're applying for a commission and will be sent to NTP because you have less than six months' nursing experience. Search the forum for information on...
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    interviewing with NP and Chief Nurse (air force)

    carolinapooh replied to mt_nurse's topic in Government, Military

    Calling the recruiter every day is a mistake and will only establish you as a nuisance that no one will want to deal with. Sorry if that sounds harsh, but it's true - and I think most folks know I...
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    interviewing with NP and Chief Nurse (air force)

    carolinapooh replied to mt_nurse's topic in Government, Military

    I would be quite surprised if they waived COT for prior service, although I have to admit, I got very little from it as it is now. They need to chunk the entire thing and rebuild it from the top up -...
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    Forward motion ...

    carolinapooh replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    Lunah, this is such great news - I know how exciting every little tidbit
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    Help with AF COT

    carolinapooh replied to cacentralvalley's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks, Mid.
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    Civilian Air Force Nursing

    carolinapooh replied to Jams95's topic in Government, Military

    Occasionally there's a "service commitment" when you're a GS at a government hospital - i.e., they're paying good money to train you to be their kind of RN, and you pay them back monetarily if you...
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    waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    carolinapooh replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    Once you get into the system as active, be sure he has a copy of your orders. Talk to the folks in personnel at Maxwell - make them talk to you and don't let them blow you off, because trust me, they...
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    Air Force Nurse Corps

    carolinapooh replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    YES, I would. The ones in the room are awful. But there will be an ironing board, and when i was there they were in decent shape. What I did buy was a new cover (the night before at WalMart!) -...
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    More Military Schooling Qs

    carolinapooh replied to DrCOVID's topic in Government, Military

    OK - I didn't know that - I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for the tip. I want an FNP with a post in either midwifery or peds, so I'm thinking I'll probably need the classes, but if what I want...
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    Air Force Reserves RN

    carolinapooh replied to GaylordBSNRN's topic in Government, Military

    Funny you say that - after I typed that post I told my husband, "God, can I do some flag waving when I think about it..."
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    Air Force Nurse Corps

    carolinapooh replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    There's TONS of information on this forum about COT. What specific questions do you
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    interviewing with NP and Chief Nurse (air force)

    carolinapooh replied to mt_nurse's topic in Government, Military

    Mid's right - you can go to airforce.com and they'll get you set with a recruiter. I would contact one now. Volunteering's a great idea! Any volunteer experience shows commitment to the community,...
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    interviewing with NP and Chief Nurse (air force)

    carolinapooh replied to mt_nurse's topic in Government, Military

    I pm'd you. :) Hang in
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    waiting, Air Force Nurse Corps

    carolinapooh replied to Wac44's topic in Government, Military

    You are eligible for a CAC card as soon as you get orders. Technically you are also eligible for Tricare coverage (member only, not any dependents). I had to show up with a copy of the reg to get a...
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    AF COT

    carolinapooh replied to AF42's topic in Government, Military

    Sometimes that link is terribly