Rank when entering

AZMOMO2 · Aug 28, 2011

what branch? O-3 would make more sense with the degree and time in job

IVyPush-her · Aug 28, 2011

Air Force thanks

outcomesfirst, BSN, RN · Aug 29, 2011

I am also curious. My spouse is getting ready to retire from the army after 26 years. Our last child enters college next fall. I am 48 y/o, an RN MSN with (OMG) 28 years experience (with the army life, you name it, I have done it.) Certified CCRN, CEN, CCRP, CNAA ....eligible for a few others. Love research at present. In shape, think I can pass physical no problem. Could I get in? What rank? What bonus? We have enjoyed the military life, too young to retire - maybe time to change life roles..............any thoughts?

jeckrn, BSN, RN · Aug 29, 2011

Being a nurse I do not thing they would bring you in as a Captain and possibly a Major. Being 48 you would need a age waiver, not sure if they are giving many out at this time. If you are serious I would contact a Health Care Recruiter right away since the accession board meets in a couple of months.

nurse2033, MSN, RN · Aug 29, 2011

I just went through flight nursing school with a bunch of Captains and a few Majors. I would hold out for O3. I think most of the Captains had BSN with 7 or more years of experience. I'm O2 with 6 years nursing and BSN.

IVyPush-her · Aug 29, 2011

Well, the recruiter got back to me and she said with the Masters I would get 2 years credit and over 4 yrs full time , paid , qualified nursing experience may earn another rank. I guees it is all up to them when they decide all your information. However, I remember someone posting about a rank their recruiter told them that they would come in as but when it came down to it she or he got a rank less than told. That does not seem right.

Editorial Team / Moderator · Aug 29, 2011

However, I remember someone posting about a rank their recruiter told them that they would come in as but when it came down to it she or he got a rank less than told. That does not seem right.

That would be me. When my contract was generated, it was as a 1LT. My orders were as a 2LT. There is a discrepancy in the amount of constructive credit I should have received between when my contract was generated, and when my orders were cut. I've already promoted to 1LT anyway now, but I am still chasing down the discrepancy via a review board process (i.e., it'll be 8 to 10 months from document submission until I know anything, LOL).

stephgor · Aug 30, 2011

I have 15 years nursing experience and 8 as CRNA. I commissioned a year ago and was given 5.5 years constructive credit. This was on the reserve side. I talked to HRC in st louis and was told that new accessions in the nurse corps are never brought in higher than 1LT.

stephgor · Aug 30, 2011

BTW recruiters do not determine rank. HRC determines rank.

IVyPush-her · Aug 30, 2011

Lunah, glad to hear you are looking into it. Remind me how many years you had nursing I thought it was more than mine. I just passed my 6 year mark in June. Will have my Masters next summer so 7+ years nursing and a Masters is my experience. Stephgor, you only received 5.5 years credit? I am confused then how it works. So, HRC looks at all your credential and makes the determination of what you will actually get? You come in as 1LT?

Editorial Team / Moderator · Aug 30, 2011

Lunah, glad to hear you are looking into it. Remind me how many years you had nursing I thought it was more than mine. I just passed my 6 year mark in June.

Ha! You have twice as much as I do -- I have just 3 years of RN experience, although I also worked as an ER tech for 3+ years and I've been a paramedic for 8 years. Those things don't count.