AndyRN

Hello All, I am currently a Clinical Nurse in the Air Force Reserves and yes we are required to work at least 180 hours a year. There is a form that has to be signed by your supervisor/NM verifying this, just as LTinAK stated. It is my understanding that you currently have to be working as a nurse before the Air Force Reserves would even accept you. SRNA, you being in school may be a different situation. If I were you, I would contact a medical reserve unit to find out for sure. The recruiter doesn't seem too sure on this.

Hi UCAF, I understand your desire to be an enlisted member first, but I would suggest you go in as an officer. My experience: I was enlisted for 11 years, as a mental health technician, prior to getting my commission. I was an ADN RN (5 years);however, I wasn’t eligible for a commission until I received my BSN. Once I got my BSN, I thought it would be an easy transition; but it wasn't. No recruiter was willing to help me make that transition because there was nothing in it for them....remember, I was already a member of the AF Reserves. They would rather bring in NEW individuals who may or may not stay.... (depending if they really like it or not) than to help someone who has shown dedication to the AF Reserve by serving 11 years. The recruiter’s suggestion to me was to go “inactive” (meaning NO Drills, NO participation, NO PAY) for about 5 to 6 months just so he can bring me back in as a new member. NO WAY!!!! A recruiter finally agreed to help me because my Chief Nurse made a deal with him to accept one of his recruits as long as he was willing to help ME. It should never be that difficult (in my opinion). I know of at least four other individuals who have had the same experience as me. Good luck with your decision. AndyRN

Meriwen, Thanks for the input... it's good information to know. When I relocated from MS (compact state) to TX (compact state), MS just change my licence to single state. This whole compact licensure really confuses me... or is that every state does there own thing. Again, thanks. AndyRN

Pacu No I haven't... I recently applied for a VA license and itwas at that time I found out that my Texas license was inactive and has beensince Aug 18. So, I've been without an active license for 1 1/2 months:wideyed:. I'm sure that's why I didn't get theinterview (I just wish someone would have at least asked if I was aware of it).I spoke with someone at the Texas BON asking why my license was inactive sincethey were good through Sept 2013. I was told that once I updated my address toa Virginia address that automatically made my Texas license go inactive. THATIS JUST CRAZY!!! And makes no sense what so ever. I explained that at the timeI updated my address, I hadn't applied for VA license. I was told "itdoesn't matter, you are now a VA residence and you must apply for VA license" :poop: While I do understand you can only hold onecompact state licensure, my Texas license should have been change to a singlestate instead of becoming inactive. I applied for VA licensure Sept 26 andreceived them in less than a week. I have applied to another job; just waitingto see what happens. Thanks for the concerns. AndyRN

808Diva, Thanks for the reply. I applied to both of the hospitals you mentioned. Same results; spoke to nurse recruiter and were told it would be forwarded but never got an interview from either. Thanks for the encouragement... I really need it at this point. I will continue to apply and play the waiting game. I'm sure it will eventually happen but I didn't expect it to be like this. Thanks, AndyRN

missnurse, Thanks for replying. Although, I did include my previous pay; I stated"open" for preferred pay. This was only because it required me to putsomething in the space. The area I moved from did indeed pay more (exactly $4more than this facility); however, the cost of living was so much less.Regardless, I need a JOB. It's hard to get anyone. I experience this before I applied. I had a fewquestions but the automated message would direct you back to the website andvice versa. I don't know what to do here. The same thing has happen at anotherfacility I applied to... Same specialty. I am so confused.

I recently relocated to the Hampton Roads area and I'm having the hardest time getting an interview. I don't know what to think... I have 7 years experience (in a specialty area), I'm certified (in that specialty), and have a BSN. I'm also currently pursuing my MSN. I've applied to two positions in my specialty(I figure it would be easier since most of my experience is in this area). I received a call from the nurse recruiter on the first try and was told my information would be forwarded to the hiring manager and at least 2 of my references would be called. To my surprise, none of my reference were called and when I checked the status of the job, there was a blurb stating someone else's qualifications matched their needs rather than mine. I thought I met all of the qualifications but I guess someone else's were better. I figured I'd at least get an interview. NOPE!!!! I applied for another position (same specialty, same hospital)... this one part-time (I figure something is better than nothing). The same day I applied, the status of the job change stating someone else's qualifications matched their needs. What other qualifications do I need???? Has anyone else experience this? AndyRN

Never mind...I found the thread where you provided detailed information about the VA process. Keep up posted!!!! AndyRn

Wife&mommy, Can you tell me how the interview process works for the VA? How long was the process from start to finish? Thanks, AndyRN

pooshx2, did you appy for and get this job? I'm really curious since I'm interested in doing the same but would like more information. Thanks in advance.

I'm also looking to move to the hampton roads area next year. I've looked at all the hospitals websites... Mom_to_4, can you send me a PM to let me know why one should stay away from Maryview. I'm currently working at on a rehab unit but will be willing to try something different. Thank you.

Did a little research last night and there is a Medical Unit at Langley but I'm not sure if they have Flight Nurse positions. I'm going to try and find a number for them and give them a call.

Thanks for responding. I am in the Reserves; have been for 13 1/2 years. I received my commission in May 2010 and just completed RCOT this past April. I love the Hampton Roads area. My husband and I are planning to move out there in a year. I'm just looking to see what's there. I called a recruiter today to see if he could answer my question but I got no answer. If I find out anything I'll let you know. Good Luck to you too. I'm sure you'll receive some positive news soon. You'll love it at least I do.

Check out University of South Alabama. It's a traditional university with an online MSN Informatics program. It's seems pretty reasonable.

Is there an Air Force Reserve Medical Unit at Langley AFB? A few years back, someone told me there was a Medical Unit opening at Langley but I'm unable to find any information on it. I know there has to be quite a few medical people in the Air Force Reserves that live in the Hampton Roads area... where do those people drill? I'm looking to move to that area within the next year and was wondering. I guess I can always call the base!!!! Any input is greatly appreciated