Requirements for Experienced Nurse in AF

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Hey guys, I was wondering. I graduated in December, 2009; passed the boards January 15, 2010; and began working in the ICU/CCU March 1, 2010. I will have my six months experience as of September 1, 2010. I am just wondering when I can apply? I'm also ACLS and EKG certified. Can anybody offer any advice for going in as an experienced nurse?

Thanks!

Specializes in all.

Why are all the newer nurses so eager to skip NTP? It sounds like a great opportunity to learn and ease into nursing within the military. When I started as a nurse I received one shift with a preceptor and the next shift I had an assignment (because we were short) and the rest of the way was learning on the job. I would have loved a 13 week program!!!!!!

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Specializes in ICU/CCU.
Why are all the newer nurses so eager to skip NTP? It sounds like a great opportunity to learn and ease into nursing within the military. When I started as a nurse I received one shift with a preceptor and the next shift I had an assignment (because we were short) and the rest of the way was learning on the job. I would have loved a 13 week program!!!!!!

Because I am already working in ICU, and that's where I want to be. It has nothing with not wanting training, just not wanting training in that dept. I don't want to have to go back and work Med Surg when that's not where I want to end up.

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Specializes in Anesthesia.
Does the ICU/ER speciality course include NICU?

No, NICU is separate course and actually has been around a lot longer than the AF critical care course.

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Oh really? Last year when I was applying for the january '10 boards, my recruiter said it was possible I would have left for the March boards.

I'm primarily concerned with making sure I get to work in ICU once I'm in. So, that'swhat skipping NTP implies, right?

No, that's not what skipping NTP implies.

By this past January people were getting COT dates in May and August - and October. March's class was full.

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No, NICU is separate course and actually has been around a lot longer than the AF critical care course.

Thanks - thought I read right. Didn't know it was older though!

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