Selection board 2012 for air force

destiny~

As a non-select from the last board, I totally understand how demoralizing it can be to be a non-select with absolutely no reason given. To say I was heartbroken is the understatement of the year. Here are my specs:

7yr nursing in Level 1 and 2 trauma centers (both adult and peds)

3.9 GPA for my BSN

Advaced trauma education

Taught EMS classes

Concurrent experience in transport and burn care

500 documented preceptor hours

100 documented CEU's

100 documented volunteer hours over the last 6 months

No prior military service

So really, my recruiter was at a total loss as to why I was not selected on the last boards. Nor did his CO have an idea, but the whole office was ticked off. There was a Captain in the ANG who had 10yr of service as a flight nurse who was trying to go strict active duty with recommendations from 3 Col., he'd worked with in Africa, and HE WAS NOT SELECTED. They recommended he stay in the ANG. My application was blank when his other submissions had pointers of what they wanted to see improved upon. Between the last board and this board, I updated 4 certifications that were about to lapse and got married (meaning my child care waiver went away). Thats it.

So, as you can see, there really is no rhyme or reason to the selection process. It's simply what they are looking for at the time. My suggestion to you is 100% reapply. Reapply as many times as it takes and continue to get more experience in nursing. DO NOT GIVE UP. I had the thought in my head to not reapply and my recruiter would hear nothing about it. He thought the board made a massive mistake and really made me see that I had everything they wanted in experience in a recruit, which really made me feel better.

So, I will give you the same advice. If you want in badly enough, continue to apply. Just remember, you will never get the benefits of an AF nursing position that you will as a civilian nurse. Never. That is why I kept after it. This isn't just for me, but for my son and family as well. So do not gove up.

Ok so I found out alternate #2 is in. I am alternate #1.... Please tell me I should be getting good news tomorrow.........

Hopefully you will Jenks! Keep us posted

Hopefully you will Jenks! Keep us posted

Thank u! U know I will. :)

I'm in!!! Also in aug COT! Then off to Elmendorf, Alaska!!!!! :)

congrats jenks!! excellent news! was alaska your 1st choice?? Im submitting my package for july.. pray for me!!

congrats jenks!! excellent news! was alaska your 1st choice?? Im submitting my package for july.. pray for me!!

Thank u. It was my first overseas pick. Not sure why I got overseas pick but not complaining either. Lol. Good luck!!

I'm in!!! Also in aug COT! Then off to Elmendorf, Alaska!!!!! :)

Congrats!!!!! Alaska....I'm so jealous :)

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Congrats!!!!! Alaska....I'm so jealous :)

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Thank u!!

Hi, Jenks7 - CONGRATS on your selection! I am active duty (12 years) and getting commissioned through the nursing active duty commissioning program called NECP. My husband is also active duty and we are heading to Elmendorf in March 2013 (I have to attend COT and NTP first)! Did you get a med/surg slot (46N)? If so I will probably be working with you in the near future!! Congrats again on your selection to the Air Force Nurse Corps!!

Stacy! Ha, was searching around for the results list from our board, and found this page. I haven't been on here in a while. Have you ever seen the results list? Congrats to you Jenks7! Stacy and I were in Jan COT, so the class after you. Hope all is well!