Questions on the Air Force NTP,

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Specializes in NICU/PEDS.

I was wondering what is the NTP like exactly?

Is it just brushing up on skills?

Classroom work and clinical?

Doing homework and having so many tests before completion?

Does anyone fail out/not pass it?

Do you have free time on the weekends to go back home and spend with family?

How many hours a day are putting in?

Are you in uniform during this course?

What are you studying? (med surg/ etc)

Do you spend so much time going over everything?

Thanks for any input on the AF NTP.

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Oh, I hope someone replies to your post because those are all questions that I have about NTP!! (I will probably be going sometime in Feb or Mar of 2008)

- Lauren

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Specializes in Anesthesia.
I was wondering what is the NTP like exactly?

Is it just brushing up on skills?

Classroom work and clinical?

Doing homework and having so many tests before completion?

Does anyone fail out/not pass it?

Do you have free time on the weekends to go back home and spend with family?

How many hours a day are putting in?

Are you in uniform during this course?

What are you studying? (med surg/ etc)

Do you spend so much time going over everything?

Thanks for any input on the AF NTP.

I didn't have to go through NTP, but I will tell what I know of the program.

1. Basically, it is giving you an additional clinical time in various hospital settings...ICU, MED-Surg, & ER in order to help transition from a new nurse to an AF nurse more effectively.

2. I believe there is a small portion devoted to classroom instruction.

3. You might have homework, but if you do it is minimal (each NTP site has some latitude how they run there program...so don't blame me if Atilla the Hun is running yours....lol)

4. I don't think you can really fail NTP...you are already in the AF, this is just more in comparison to an orientation at a new job.

5. You will probably have more time off than you would normally have during a normal day-to-day military nursing job....so yes plenty of time off, but see comment under #3

6. I think you either do 8's or 12's, if you do 12's it is on normal rotational basis.

7. LOL...in the military at work at military hospital....yes, you will be in uniform or scrubs provided by the facility.

8. see #1

9. Most of time is based on more clinical exp.

Good Luck! Hope this helps...

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Hello,

I'm also looking for info on the NTP. For AECP, will we be able to choose which one we attend? Is there a website that lists all the different NTP locations and info on each? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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Are there any similar training programs for the providers (NPs) or is COT it for the introduction for Air Force ways and means?

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Specializes in Anesthesia.
Are there any similar training programs for the providers (NPs) or is COT it for the introduction for Air Force ways and means?

COT is it for experienced nurses including NPs.

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Although I did not have to go through NTP, I know a little about it. I am currently stationed at Elmendorf AFB, AK, and we get NTP every fall. At EAFB, the NTP students have class and clinicals. They rotate through different areas for 1 wk (ER, OR, PACU, Same Day Surgery), but the majority of their time is spent on the med/surg ward. Each student student begins with 1pt, and it is increased weekly, until they can manage a team of 4-6 (forgot the actual number) patients. As far as "not passing", your preceptor will work closely with the NTP program manager to discuss your individual progress. NTP CAN be extended if need be. Hope this helps.

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Detroit Butterfly,

Thanks for the reply. Your info was very informative. I was also wondering if anyone knew where the other NTP locations were?

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