Will working as a stripper affect my Air Force nursing potential?

I plan on going back to school, getting my BSN and potentially joining the Air Force as a nurse. First, however, I plan to pay off $55,000 in debt I've accumulated by working as a stripper in a gentleman's club. (I am not asking for opinions or judgments in my selection of employment, so please keep any negativity to yourself.) I plan to be out of school and dancing full-time for at least a year and a half. Would this gap in employment (since I don't plan on listing it on my resume) affect my ability to become an Air Force nurse? Would previously working as a stripper affect my ability to become a commissioned officer? Thanks.

In my opinion, I would work at least part-time as a nurse to keep your skills current. My parents ran a gentalmen's club when I was a child so I do understand it lure for a hefty income. Dancing doesn't have to be a full-time job and still be able to make very good money. If you are good and bring in customers you will be scheduled for the premium days. Then you can also get a PRN job or part-time nursing job that is on the same schedule as your other job so that your sleep doesn't suffer. I understand if you don't want to put the job on a resume, but there is no reason to hide this from the military or any other job you interview for in the future. It is honest work. You do have the option to have the military pay off your outstanding loans as part of your contract with the military. You will be required to complete so many years before you can leave the military. They will also pay for your Master's degree and give you the time off to devote to your schooling while you are in the military. Once again you will be required to give so many years before you can resign. The military isn't a bed of roses, but it can be what you make of it. Plus you will receive a nice retirement at the end of your 20 years. The only thing that I would add is don't be ashamed of doing what needed to be done to make sure you can support yourself. Not all dancers are sluty bimbos that can't do anything else. I knew of several that were very smart and needed this job to help them acquire a better career.

[color=#6600ff]you could always get your bsn first then let the air force pay your loans. right now, they (air force reserves) are offering up to $50k in loan repayment or you can opt for a little bit less in a sign on bonus. you have to commit for just 3 years. good luck to you!

In my opinion, I would work at least part-time as a nurse to keep your skills current....

I'm not a nurse yet! Sorry, I should have clarified. I have a B.S. in another field. The loans wouldn't be eligible to be repaid since they are mostly private loans and loans used for a non-nursing education.

dance on girl. if anyone judges you ..well. thats not cool. If i was in a bit better shape id probably do the same

good luck with you schooling!

I don't think the AF would care, and I wouldn't try to hide it from them. They would be far more concerned if they thought you were doing something illegal. They would probably also be concerned that you no longer do that kind of work. Your past is the past but once you are an officer everything you do is subject to scrutiny. You enter a new plane of accountability when you commission. Good luck.

Yeah they'll care. I mean I think it's fine to do it if you have the bod...but there's some professions that are just..well..they will care.

You should probably talk to a military recruiter and see what they say.

They might care. However it may be tough for them to find out, unless one of your references mentions it. Joining the military is not as easy as it once was and it has become more competative with the over abundance of new grads and the military downsizing.

I don't think they should mind.

It's a legit job- as long as you pay the taxes.

We had strippers in my nursing program, I had stripper friends in the Army along with me when I was a medic. No one cares. If they do, tell them nicely where they can place their opinion.

I personally think we have a hot stripper shortage in the A.D. USAF nursing field. Bring your friends!

If its legal and you get paid why would the AF have a problem. If you are worried just list dancer as occupation.

I can't say for sure what the AF does, however the Navy would not accept you. Don't hide the job since you have to do a extremely thorough background check. Plus they want there officers to exemplify the highest standards, I am not judging but they have so many applicants that they will use that as a reason to not select you. Best advice, don't give them ammo to reject your app. Good luck.