RN-BSN then the Air Force

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Hello. This is my first post ever to this forum, so I apologize in advance if I'm not in the loop as far as introductions and formats go. I'm hoping someone out there could give me some much needed information.

I have been a registered nurse for 16 years, as an ADN. I am currently working towards my BSN, which I should have by the end of this year. My ultimate goal is to go for Family Nurse Practitioner. What I would love to do is join the Air Force after I graduate with my BSN. Serving is something I've always wanted to do but I wanted to be commissioned, so I'm waiting for my BSN. Once I'm in, I want to work toward my NP. So, my questions are:

Is there a way to have my time as RN count from NCLEX to BSN? I've heard they could go either way. Some say the time as an ADN won't count and others say it will, once I get my BSN.

If the total time (17 years once I complete my BSN) is counted, what rank should I expect to start at?

If the total time doesn't count, what rank would that make me then?

Also, how would I persue my FNP once I'm commissioned?

I have also tried to contact a medical AF recruiter but the healthcare recruiting number from the USAF website doesn't work.

Any and all information would be greatly appreciated since I'm starting with no knowledge of the process. Thank you all in advance for your help.

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