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Watching this now, I am about to enter my last year of nursing school and I am so excited to explore the military route. Air Force is the current dream and this video was awesome, thank you!!
Great video! I appreciate your transparency. I have been an ER nurse for 4 years traveled for 2 of those. I want to go back to school for CRNA and I am considering the Air force.
This video is great! I'm getting ready to graduate nursing school in just a few short weeks and have been searching EVERYWHERE for a video like this so thank you for this! Definitely making my decision much easier! Makes me so excited for what the future holds and hopefully joining the Air Force in a few short years!
Great video!! I am a retired Navy nurse and I loved every minute of it, but am glad to have found your video, I have always wanted to have some idea of what the other branches of military nursing were all about. The AFNC sounds like more fun than the Navy. You are so upbeat as a person and make a great role model for Air Force nursing. Unfortunately, the Navy nurse doing the same video representation is a dud. Congrats and keep it real you are a fine representative for military nursing. May you always have fair winds!!
Wish there were more videos of RNs joined the military in each branch! Not sure which branch to choose; I’m a travel ICU nurse who also loves challenge and travel and the military has always been in the back of my mind. I recently lived in a military town and loved how cultured and humble those in the military are and the people they have met in their experience. It brought back the itch to join. I feel like I can do more than civilian life. I’m debating Air Force or Army. Love this video thank you!!
You’re so welcome! Thank you for your support. I love military life. I definitely recommend Air Force over Army. Obviously I am biased but based on feedback from my Army nurse friends even they wish they had joined the Air Force. Good luck to you dear.
Thank you! I have been debating about joining, but my main reason is not serving the country is mostly because i see it as an opportunity for growth. You just cleared some questions I had, I might join reserve as soon as im done with nursing school! Amazing video!
I hate that people forget that once you sign that line, you’re government property. And as you said it at 15:50 you don’t get that luxury of doing whatever, whenever and saying anything you feel.
Oh my goodness I am so excited that I found your channel!! I'm an AF brat about to graduate nursing school and I'm applying to critical care residencies and want to apply to flight nursing after I get experience!
Hey! So glad you enjoyed the video! If you do critical care you can commission as an ICU/ER nurse and then do CCATT. Which is basically like flight nursing but you take care of very sick patients with a Doctor, and respiratory therapist.
@@HollywoodWestern ccatt is a critical care team and they consist of a doc, nurse and respiratory therapist. They take care of really sick patients. Flight nurses take care of generally stable, medical surgical patients. The school for both is vastly different.
Hi! I’m in my research phase but your vids have been so helpful and inspiring..I’ve been an OR nurse for almost 10 yrs and I’m heavily considering this transition to AF nursing..and definitely interested in flight nursing
Super helpful! I’m about to finish nursing school and have been thinking about joining the Air Force. This was really good information and helpful to start to figure out what My next steps are. Thank you for making this video😊
Commissioned officer training is not nearly as bad as basic training. I think the key is to keep an open mind, listen to instructions, and prep for the physical training aspect of the program. You will do amazing!
I truly enjoyed your video. I’ve been exploring all my options, I graduate with my BSN this December. I want to grow in nursing and explore and travel and see more than what’s just in my community at a hospital here. Do you recommend graduating and gaining experience first before joining the AF?
I think you can go either way. I know it’s very competitive to join right now regardless. I don’t regret working for a year at the civilian sector prior to joining. It was nice to see both sides of the spectrum. Hope this helps.
Thank you so much for this video. I REALLY want to join the Air Force after I obtain my nursing degree. It couldn’t come any sooner! I’m already physically prepping. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!! SUBSCRIBED.
What a great video I found! I really enjoyed watching your video and found there’s massive sources of information. I’ve been considering of joining the AF so bad lately, and still seeking out more info before making this decision. By watching your video, it really helped answer my questions a lot. I just currently got accepted into nursing and will start my first semester in the Fall. But at the same time, I would love to join the AF as well. Do you think it’s a good idea? Will this work out if I tend to do so? Btw, Thank you so much for making this video.
Happy to help! It depends on what you’re looking for. The military isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but I am really happy in the Air Force and have had the opportunity to make a significant impact on my community. I hope this helps.
I love your video! Thank you for the insights about being an Airforce Nurse. I too am considering of becoming one and I’m really excited about it. I work at a med/hematology unit now for 2 years. I’m married with two kids so definitely I need to know more info about what this would mean for my situation. Also I’m waiting on my US citizenship so still a long way ahead but your vlog gave me hope and made me more excited about joining!
As a new grad nurse, would you suggest working civilian first in your preferred specialty to avoid doing 3-4 years in med-surg or every nurse coming in is required to work either OB or Med Surg? Because I want to work in the ER then apply for flight nursing as well
Hmm the issue is critical care in the Air Force is severely undermanned. If you come in as an ER or ICU nurse the likelihood of them releasing you to flight nursing is in my opinion low (just my 2cents, can’t say for sure). If you want to do ER, my suggestion is to do this on the civilian side for however long (1-3 years) then ask your recruiter to commission into flight nursing. Flight nurses are now undermanned so I think you are more likely to direct commission as a flight nurse now than before when it was extremely rare. Hope this helps. Angel
This has been my dream job since 3rd grade I am currently in 7th & still have the same dream job idea ❤️ . I can’t wait to follow my dream . AIR FORCE NURSING HERE WE COME 💪🏽 .
blah blahblah hiii! Thank you! I will definitely be filming it in the next month or so. I’ve been so busy settling into my new apt but finally filming another video today and hopefully one each week. Thank you for your support.
How cool is that, we have the same first name and I'm considering in joining the military too. I have a friend who's graduating and shes gonna join too. Thanks for sharing!!
My Air Force journey has been pretty unique. I've had so many opportunities and have been blessed with great leaders. In a nutshell, it's been fun. I've travelled the world and met the best people. Highly recommend. :)
Hello! You have to pay first, graduate with your BSN then you can apply to join. They have sign on bonuses and loan repayment programs that can help pay off your school loans though.
I have been telling the world for 50 years that medical care is a necessity, unlike the arts/humanities/entertainment, and that we can therefore never have enough doctors & nurses and therefore nursing and medical schools should allow everyone in who wants in. And governments should pay the schools and the students to teach & to learn all this knowledge. Not my fault things are not this way. I have no control over that.
Thank you for this video!! I’m a new grad nurse working in med-surg and hoping to start my air force application process next fall. Do you have any helpful tips on getting in shape for the PT test?
Hi! Of course. My pleasure. So you should start running a 5K once a week. Then start a push up and sit up program. If you google Air Force PT test it will tell you what you have to get in order to score above a 90 which is the goal. You got it! But definitely incorporating more running into your workouts will help
Hi Angel! Thank you so much for posting this! I am in the same spot you were as a new RN and feeling bored at my small community hospital here in Missouri. I am joining the USAF as a flight nurse and I am so excited to make a difference in the lives of our military service members. I did have a question though. Do you know anyone who is a USAF nurse and also has a spouse in the military? Also, I would be doing the Reserves, is there any differences that are substantial for those doing Reserves versus Active Duty? Thank you!
Oh I know plenty dual military. Like I mentioned you have to have a supportive spouse for sure. That is the key to success. The reserves is just one weekend a month. It can get overwhelming with civilian job on top of military duties butttt the bonus is like $35K a year for 6 years I think which is pretty amazing and compensates for time put in. Active duty is all day, errday! Haha so different but both have perks. Hope this helps.
Do you have to be a icu nurse to be an air force nurse or a flight nurse ? I’m 33 thinking of joining but I only have med surg, and OR experience. Just finished grad school for AGNP. Do the AF accept AGNPs with no experience?
Hi! You only need medsurg experience to join as a flight. I highly recommend joining a an NP because if you join as a flight nurse they wont honor your NP degree and it’s extremely difficult to transfer to the provider realm once you join as a an RN. First step, speak to your local health professions recruiter. Good luck!
The military was my dream career for many years since middle school. I’m 20 now and going to college to become an RN. I do enjoy the CNA class I’m taking right now but it never filled me up with passion like the Air Force. Till my boyfriend mentioned this. And I started to cry because it’s like finally. I can combine what I’m doing now with my dream career. And honestly. This is doesn’t feel real. Bc after many years I can finally do what I love along with my nursing skills. Although I just started college at Ivy Tech majoring in Pre-Nursing. This is my dream. And immediately my boyfriend saw a change in my mood. Been in a rut for a bit so this news definitely changed my life!
If I decide to join after a few years of ER experience do I still have to choose between med surg and OB to start? or would I be able to go in as emergency
Dang airforce life is Chill..... I ate at the Kadena Chow hall when I was In Okinawa and I was like is this a restaurant? Or a military chow hall????? Easy livin for sure. the zoomies.. are chill.
Great video Ms. Angel! It helps so much because I’m currently a LPN wanting to transition to my RN/BSN because I’ve always wanted to join the airforce. I love to travel and would like to know more. But one big question I did have is the retirement, did they go into detail about how to retire through the military and the pension/benefits. I know 20 years is usually the regular but can you retire in 15 years? Do they explain those options to you when you join?
Hi! Glad you enjoyed it. Yeah you have to do 20 years in order to retire with full benefits. I know the time line is different in the reserves and guard. Definitely ask your recruiter the requirements for retirement prior to joining. Good luck to you, I’ll be rooting for you.
What is the difference for reserve nurses, I got flight nurse (I get nauseous on planes some times) or clinical nurse reserve options. From what I heard clinical nurse is just office work? Or do we get to get patient care stuff in.
Hello. I apologize for the late response. I can’t speak to reserve nursing but if you are a clinical nurse more than likely you will be working in a clinic and answering telephone consults while assisting your provider as needed. Patient care in the clinic is not as extensive for nurses and medical technicians. Good luck to you.
Thank you so much! You're very welcome. No exams when doing direct commission, at least not for the Nurse Corps. Once you join you will have to do a Physical Fitness test though and pass it. See link below for more info. airforce-pt.com/standards/air-force-pt-standards-female/air-force-fitness-standards-females-under-30/
Thank you so much for the information! I am in the middle of my application process and currently working as a civilian nurse (med surge) in Alaska! It is my dream to be an AF nurse. I was wondering what are the top bases do you recommend in the US (med surge)?
What countries have you lived and been stationed in? How is the salary? I assume if they ask you to pick up more shifts, you get OT/compensated for that? Sorry if you already answered these!
Please ma, I am a Nigerian. I have a desire to relocate to the United States and join the United States military. I know I would have a bright future and opportunities in the United States. Please ma, I need your assistance in relocating.
I am looking into Navy nursing (even though both parents were USAF), what would you say were main differences? I am a traveler now and also looking to shake things up!! Loved this video!
I’m not biased at all 😉 butttt I was deployed with the Navy last year. Made amazing relationships with some of the Navy nurses and even they would say Air Force has better quality of life than Navy. They do get killer locations though. I can’t point out differences because I’m not a navy nurse but if you don’t mind being on a ship for extended periods of time the navy is for you. I always advocate for people to join the Air Force because it’s just awesome and you’re on LAND! Haha. The navy is cool too. Like I said in the video it was my first choice initially. hope this helps.
My opinion is just to join straight after passing your boards but I don't know your life or any specific circumstances. I do however have not regrets that I worked for a year then joined. It kinda gave me that civilian perspective and helps me appreciate both avenues. Hope this helps.
I am a PCU for 3 year with psych experience as well.I am considering NP school for the fall 2022.I was considering Air Force réservé . I am help with tuitions and loan repayments. I want to complete NP first then complete my military service because I was wanted to military nurse but I wanted to get my BSN.not sure if active duties is for me because of school. What do you advice?
I personally would complete school first and then commission as an NP. There are options for loan forgiveness and NPs get bonuses you can put towards your loans. Just my opinion. Good luck to you!
I am graduating high school in two weeks and just recently changed my mind to become a military nurse. Is a Bachelors of Science degree with a major in Nursing the same as a BSN? Or do I need to go through the college of nursing where I am enrolled? If I do have to go through the college of nursing, is it okay if I applied for the spring instead of the fall?
Hello, I just found out I was accepted into the Nurse Transition Program right after passing the NCLEX. I am excited but nervous about the journey, but I like to believe that I am making a good decision in my life as a 22 year old male. If I may, could I ask you questions about your experience with fellow airmen who went through the NTP?
Wow congrats! Proud of you. My experience with NTP nurses have been good. Many are eager to learn and offer a helping hand. My advice is always to remain humble, keep an open mind and absorb as much knowledge as you can. Nursing practice is advancing every day and with you being fresh out of school you have a fresh perspective. Don’t be afraid to speak up and let your ideas/suggestions/areas for improvement be known. You’ll do great things. Congrats again and good luck.
So usually 0-1 to 0-3 (2Lt - Capt) is pretty easy as a nurse to get as a nurse. Usually you commission, wear 2lt for 2 years, 1lt for another 2 years and capt for 4-6 years. As long as you dont do anything crazy (kill a patient, get a DUI) you should make it up to Capt. after that 0-4 to 0-6 its based on your record and merit.
Hi! I loved this video it gave me some great insight compared to other videos I have watched. I was debating on joining the ROTC program and my end goal in all of this is to be a flight nurse for the AF. How stressful is it being a flight nurse? And how big of an adjustment was it for you, going from working in the field that you were in and then switching to being a flight nurse? Sorry to bombard you i'm just really curious and could use the help!
Hi! Glad you enjoyed the video! It isn’t stressful being a flight nurse but you are gone a lot. If you have a family it can be stressful on family life. It wasn’t a big adjustment for me because I love to travel and it’s just me and my dog. I left the medical surgical inpatient floor to flight nursing and honestly I love flight nursing so much more. I plan on doing a flight nursing question and answer I just haven’t gone into it this new year.
Hey I am in nursing school now and will graduate in July with ADN. I’m going to start working on the RN BSN as soon as I pass the Nclex. I spoke with a recruiter last week, so I have to lose weight like 50lbs because of my height is 5’2. I’m 46 now and he said I have to in OTS by 49. My question is do you think my age is too old to join as a nurse? I have federal time that consists of 14yrs of federal time. My husband was in the military and retired and I had a federal job. Great video and I will definitely subscribe to your channel.
Thanks for the support! Awesome you got it! Keep pushing. I think it may be difficult to adapt to military life at that age, especially because you will be coming in as a 2Lt and will have people half your age out rank you/give you orders. This is just my opinion. I don’t know your personality and you could excel at military life. I just know it’s not easy coming in at that age but if you have a strong desire to serve then the Air Force would be happy to have you.
@@AirForceNurseAngel Thanks for your honesty. My husband said that about age and adjusting to the environment because of my age, doing PT, and training and possible deployment. Right now I’m the oldest along with couple people in the class. My classmates are shocked when I tell them how old I am but don’t look the age. I have decided to return to Veterans hospital an finished my retirement with them. Thanks for your service and God Blessed 😇
Hi im enlisted trying to go through the soar program to get my BSN and then hopefully get a medical job as a 2ndLT which afsc's do you think i can be allowed to get ? i think aerospace medical service is only for enlisted. thank you
Hmmm I am not familiar with the soar program. If you get your BSN, you can join the nurse corps. You can also be a flight nurse but need to apply for it. Good luck to you.
Apparently it’s SUPER competitive to join as a military nurse officer now :( Im a meg/surg rn bsn with 3yr experience but they’re tryna make me go enlisted route instead...
Are you going through a health professions recruiter? Whatever you do, DO NOT join as enlisted when you have your bachelors degree. Some not so great recruiters will tell you anything to get you to enlist. Don’t fall for it.
If I wanted to do the CRNA route I’d work in ICU for 2 years as a civilian then join and apply to their schooling? What is a nursing officers starting salary? And how high does the pay get within the first 4 years? Thank you.
Take a look at military pay charts here. We all get paid the same depending on our rank. If you join after 2 years of service you may be able to come in as a 1st Lt. You can apply to CRNA school through the Air Force but it is Extremely competitive. After 4 years you get promoted to Capt (2 if you come in as a 1st Lt) Pay chart below will show you how much you get paid base pay. You also get money for housing allowance that is not taxed. Hope this helps. www.military.com/benefits/military-pay/charts
Definitely start looking at colleges with reputable nursing programs. From what people are telling me it is very competitive to join through direct commissioning so next option would be ROTC. Apply to colleges, get accepted into a nursing program with ROTC and go from there. Wishing you the best of luck!
This may sound terrible, but if I don't want to spend 3-5 years in med surg in the air force, should I get a few years of ICU/ER stateside before I join? Then would I be able to join initially as flight nurse?
Hi! Not terrible at all. So there are only like 1 or 2 spots for direct commission as a flight nurse. flight nursing isn't critical care. We give med surg care in the air. the Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT) is the critical team (Doc, ICU nurse, respiratory therapist) that administers care for critical patients. We fly with them and assist them. If you're interested in critical care I'd recommend joining as an ICU nurse then taking the course to become a CCATT nurse. Flight nursing the patient are for the most part stable. Hope this helps.
There are flight nurse positions open in the air national guard that are direct commissioning opportunities. You only need your bachelor's and a little experience! Call specific base recruiters directly that you know have medical units or aeromedical evacuation units asking about positions. Some states like NY have dmna.ny.gov which show job openings for various bases but they're the exception; it's extremely hard to find the info in a nice place all together like DMNA.
Any age restrictions? I am currently a nurse and l want to become a military nurse. Not sure which one best fits me: But l have a choice: Air Force, Army but l prefer Air Force.
Very informative and very well explained. I am RN with my BSN and 31 years old. My husband is an officer in the Air Force and i have the thought of joining on and off all my 20s. I know the age limit is up there in the 40s but I feel late for joining since it seems like. Lot of people join in their early 20s. Am I being realistic for thinking I could join in my 30s?or is it weird?
@@maracg usually you will get 2:1 ratio of civilian to military time. E.g. you work two years as a civilian nurse you get 1 year time served in the military meaning you will promote faster
i know some women who are nurses in the navy and they were actually enlisted prior to nursing school and then became officers so they were older than some of their coworkers and don’t seem to feel weird about it. I think being older brings more wisdom to the field. you have life knowledge that is needed to be a successful leader/officer. also if you join in your 30s you can still retire after 20 years and will only be in your 50s.
Hello, thanks for this video I graduated highschool in 2021 and I'm currently thinking about either joining the AirForce to a nurse or a fire academy to be a firefighter...this video helped me alot I will subscribe thnxs 💙
@@AirForceNurseAngel thank you so much what inspires me is successful black women like you bc I am also a black girl trying to do good for myself. I've decided to go into the airforce I'm going to meet my recruiter this month 💙
Your video is very informative! I have a MEPS appointment coming soon. How long do you think it would take for me to get in completely/officially? Or is there any chance I could actually not get in? TIA!!
So my process took about 12 months for the start of the application process to actually commissioning. I would keep in constant contact with your recruiter. Hope this helps.
Hey Angel, I'm a 7-year AD enlisted airman 11 months away from my DOS. I plan to separate, attend AFROTC, and use my 9/11 gi-bill to get a nursing degree. I have a CCAF in CJ. I really want to be an officer, but I'm concerned with how difficult it is to do nursing classes while being in ROTC. I don't know if the stress from nursing class will hinder my performance in ROTC. If I underperform I'll get kicked out of the program Was the nursing program difficult? Long story short the gi-bill is the only chance I have at the life I'm striving for. Any advice will help.
Hello! This is tough! I did not do ROTC but it is my understanding that the ROTC programs make special accommodations for nursing students as it is a very demanding major. My recommendation is to use your GI bill, do not do ROTC and direct commission via Nurse Transitioning Program (NTP) once you graduate. I personally just don’t think it is worth having to do all the ROTC requirements when you have your G.I bill to pay for school. If you have supplement school fees, living expenditures that the g.i bill won’t cover, I recommend personal loans and then using the health professions loan repayment program to pay off the rest of your loans when you commission. Hope this helps, Angel
How has patient care been with med-surg and clinic nursing in the AF? Is it similar to the hospital setting in the civilian world? When you first started working, was it in a clinic or a hospital setting on base?
It’s comparable. Patient acuities are lower than the civilian sector. I talk about it more in the video. I worked in a clinic, then inpatient ortho then flight nursing. Good luck to you!
So sorry for the late response. So there is a CRNA program the Air Force will pay for. It is highly competitive to get selected and you have to already be commissioned and working as an Air Force RN and have critical care experience. Good luck to you!
Hello Angel! I love your video, very informative, thank you so much! I'm 37 yo, hospice nurse for 8 years. Do you know anyone at this age that joined ? I have some concerns With my specialty so i sent a message to a recruiter hoping to hearing from her this week. Congratulations on your Airforce journey!
Hello! So sorry for the late response. I'm glad you got something from the video. I know nurses and enlisted that have joined in their late 30s. I'd recommend the med sure track. AF doesn't really have hospice nursing but there are many other routes and opportunities. Hopefully your recruiter was helpful. Good luck to you.
I have an associates degree and 2 years of nursing experience and want to go back to school for my crna. Would I need to go for my bachelors degree first?
Hi Ashley! I am still active and always so I will stay in till I don’t like it anymore. I’m really happy with my career so I plan on retiring. Thanks for your support! :)
I’m in school. I took a semester off. I spoke with a Air Force recruiter. I want to be active, but I was informed that I’d have to serve 3years before I could attend school. I’d rather finish 1 1/2 with my bachelors than wait. I love this video btw. Thank you for the information.
You're very welcome. Glad you liked it. I agree. You should finish your degree then join. Sometimes it takes even longer than 3 years and the commissioning programs once you are enlisted are very competitive. Good luck to you and hope to see you soon.
Hello! I think that’s a great course of action. You can collect time in service, a bit of money while working to become a nurse. You can transition into active duty once you graduate and commission as an officer. Good luck to you!
Hello! I know quite a few CRNAs. I'm rooting for you. I'd get one or two years as a civilian, join the AF ICU then put in for AFIT CRNA program. It is competitive but the AF will pay for your entire program and pay you your salary while you're going to school. It's amazing! Good luck to you and thank you for your support.
Hi Angel! Once in the airforce and serving as a nurse, are continued education/masters degree programs available while in the Air Force? I don’t know if it was mentioned in the video or if I missed it!! Thanks ☺️
Yes! You can use tuition assistance (free money) to help pay for classes. My master’s was essential free using tuition assistance. There are also different programs (AFIT etc) where you can get your NP, CRNA, MPH on the Air Force’s dime. You will incur a time commitment. Hope this helps. :)
Do you get a lot of military benefits as a nurse. I am wondering because I really want to go to NP school and I am wondering how the military could help me with this. Do you get g.i bill benefits as a nurse or for school anything?
I am not well versed on the G.I bill but I do know you have to put in quite a bit of years in active service before you are able to utilize it for school.
Hello! I am still loving it Katie. I especially love my job as a flight nurse. A lot has happened since this video and I know I am overdue for an update. Just know I am still feeling very fulfilled in my work and continue to make a small impact in my community. I will get to a formal update eventually 🙈. Thanks for your support.
I know this is an older video but are there opportunities to go to FNP school while on active duty? or would you recommend to obtain that degree before joining?
100% recommend obtaining the degree first then commissioning. It is VERY difficult to work as an NP in the Military if you didn’t commission as one or if you didnt go to school via air force programs.
“If you declare with your mouth “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9). Now is the time to accept Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior. Obey His commands and repent of your sins because Jesus is coming back soon. Tomorrow isn’t promised…
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Great video! I'm currently in nursing school and have been considering the AF. This video has been very helpful in making a decision.
Great to hear! Good luck and glad you enjoyed the video.
Do it! Air Force is fantastic and has endless opportunities. Best branch for medicine!
Good luck with nursing school that shit is a beast. Glad I got it over with and made it on my first try.
Same. I’m trying to pursue nursing and really considering pairing it with the military for a double whammy.
Watching this now, I am about to enter my last year of nursing school and I am so excited to explore the military route. Air Force is the current dream and this video was awesome, thank you!!
Awww so glad you enjoyed it! Good luck I’m sure you’re gonna crush it.
Did you end up in the Air Force? If so how has it been?
Great video! I appreciate your transparency. I have been an ER nurse for 4 years traveled for 2 of those. I want to go back to school for CRNA and I am considering the Air force.
This video is great! I'm getting ready to graduate nursing school in just a few short weeks and have been searching EVERYWHERE for a video like this so thank you for this! Definitely making my decision much easier! Makes me so excited for what the future holds and hopefully joining the Air Force in a few short years!
So happy you enjoyed it! Can’t wait to see you join the ranks! :)
Your energy is CONTAGIOUS. I'm so inspired. Thank you for taking the time to do this video!!!
Great video!! I am a retired Navy nurse and I loved every minute of it, but am glad to have found your video, I have always wanted to have some idea of what the other branches of military nursing were all about. The AFNC sounds like more fun than the Navy. You are so upbeat as a person and make a great role model for Air Force nursing. Unfortunately, the Navy nurse doing the same video representation is a dud. Congrats and keep it real you are a fine representative for military nursing. May you always have fair winds!!
I love how open and honest you are!! Thanks Angel...still makes me think about joining sometimes lol
Dom! Thanks for watching and the feedback. Come join me. :) We would love to have you.
Wish there were more videos of RNs joined the military in each branch! Not sure which branch to choose; I’m a travel ICU nurse who also loves challenge and travel and the military has always been in the back of my mind. I recently lived in a military town and loved how cultured and humble those in the military are and the people they have met in their experience. It brought back the itch to join. I feel like I can do more than civilian life.
I’m debating Air Force or Army.
Love this video thank you!!
You’re so welcome! Thank you for your support. I love military life. I definitely recommend Air Force over Army. Obviously I am biased but based on feedback from my Army nurse friends even they wish they had joined the Air Force. Good luck to you dear.
Thank you! I have been debating about joining, but my main reason is not serving the country is mostly because i see it as an opportunity for growth. You just cleared some questions I had, I might join reserve as soon as im done with nursing school! Amazing video!
im in the air national guard. id LOVE to salute you maam. thank you for your service!
Wow, thank you. It is an honor to serve. Thanks for your support!
I hate that people forget that once you sign that line, you’re government property. And as you said it at 15:50 you don’t get that luxury of doing whatever, whenever and saying anything you feel.
Exactly! Service before self. :)
Oh my goodness I am so excited that I found your channel!! I'm an AF brat about to graduate nursing school and I'm applying to critical care residencies and want to apply to flight nursing after I get experience!
Hey! So glad you enjoyed the video! If you do critical care you can commission as an ICU/ER nurse and then do CCATT. Which is basically like flight nursing but you take care of very sick patients with a Doctor, and respiratory therapist.
@@AirForceNurseAngel what is the difference between flight nurse and CCATT?
@@HollywoodWestern ccatt is a critical care team and they consist of a doc, nurse and respiratory therapist. They take care of really sick patients. Flight nurses take care of generally stable, medical surgical patients. The school for both is vastly different.
This is my goal as well!!! How are you doing now? I’m in my last semester
Definitely the most informative video I’ve ran into thank you
Of course! My pleasure. So glad you enjoyed it and thank you for your support.
Hi! I’m in my research phase but your vids have been so helpful and inspiring..I’ve been an OR nurse for almost 10 yrs and I’m heavily considering this transition to AF nursing..and definitely interested in flight nursing
As alway, so informative. Love the transparency and authenticity 😘😘💪🏾
Sara Lee Cummings best friend! Thank you for the fee back and support. Love you.
Super helpful! I’m about to finish nursing school and have been thinking about joining the Air Force. This was really good information and helpful to start to figure out what My next steps are. Thank you for making this video😊
So glad you got value out of the video! :) good luck to you and can’t wait to see you join the ranks.
This was a very good video. Very informative and clear young lady. Thank you, ( And I just love your dog)!
Thank you so much for watching! Haha fishmo is a good boy. Thank you for your support.
My question is: Do graduate nurses have to go through the same rigorous, tough, and scary process of Basic Training??
Commissioned officer training is not nearly as bad as basic training. I think the key is to keep an open mind, listen to instructions, and prep for the physical training aspect of the program. You will do amazing!
I truly enjoyed your video. I’ve been exploring all my options, I graduate with my BSN this December. I want to grow in nursing and explore and travel and see more than what’s just in my community at a hospital here. Do you recommend graduating and gaining experience first before joining the AF?
I think you can go either way. I know it’s very competitive to join right now regardless. I don’t regret working for a year at the civilian sector prior to joining. It was nice to see both sides of the spectrum. Hope this helps.
Love your energy and you crack me up! Very informative video!
Thanks Cris! Glad you liked it. Thanks so much for your support.
This video is awesome. I’m an LVN about to graduate with my ADN. I’m really thinking about getting the BSN and joining the air force
So glad you liked it! Good luck to you! You can do it. ❤️
I started as an LVN as well and currently waiting for the board :)
Thank you so much for this video. I REALLY want to join the Air Force after I obtain my nursing degree. It couldn’t come any sooner! I’m already physically prepping. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!! SUBSCRIBED.
Amazing to hear!!! You're so welcome! Coming soon with more videos.
What an amazing video! I’d love to see the chief nurse interview tips video.
Thank you! Glad it was helpful. I made a prep video. It’s on my channel. :)
What a great video I found! I really enjoyed watching your video and found there’s massive sources of information. I’ve been considering of joining the AF so bad lately, and still seeking out more info before making this decision. By watching your video, it really helped answer my questions a lot. I just currently got accepted into nursing and will start my first semester in the Fall. But at the same time, I would love to join the AF as well. Do you think it’s a good idea? Will this work out if I tend to do so? Btw, Thank you so much for making this video.
Happy to help! It depends on what you’re looking for. The military isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but I am really happy in the Air Force and have had the opportunity to make a significant impact on my community. I hope this helps.
This has been extremely helpful! Thanks for doing this!
You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for making this video! Your insight is valuable!
So happy you enjoyed it!
Thank you for the video. I will send this to my son. Who has just accepted a direct commission into the United States Air Force nursing corps
You’re welcome. That’s awesome. Good luck to him.
Thank you Angel! great summary and good vibes:)
You are so welcome! Thank you for continued support.
I love your video! Thank you for the insights about being an Airforce Nurse. I too am considering of becoming one and I’m really excited about it. I work at a med/hematology unit now for 2 years. I’m married with two kids so definitely I need to know more info about what this would mean for my situation. Also I’m waiting on my US citizenship so still a long way ahead but your vlog gave me hope and made me more excited about joining!
Awww so happy to hear that! Keep me updated. Good luck to you dear.
I think boot camp is now 6 weeks long in Alabama. It’s called Commissioned Officer Training
@@AirForceNurseAngel thank you for the info angel! God bless you in your career! Merry Christmas!🎄
As a new grad nurse, would you suggest working civilian first in your preferred specialty to avoid doing 3-4 years in med-surg or every nurse coming in is required to work either OB or Med Surg? Because I want to work in the ER then apply for flight nursing as well
Hmm the issue is critical care in the Air Force is severely undermanned. If you come in as an ER or ICU nurse the likelihood of them releasing you to flight nursing is in my opinion low (just my 2cents, can’t say for sure). If you want to do ER, my suggestion is to do this on the civilian side for however long (1-3 years) then ask your recruiter to commission into flight nursing. Flight nurses are now undermanned so I think you are more likely to direct commission as a flight nurse now than before when it was extremely rare. Hope this helps.
Angel
You are very inspiring ♥️ Thanks for posting this video 😊
Awww thank you so much! Thanks for your support and happy to do it.
I love your energy 😁
Thank you so much! I appreciate it! :)
This video was extremely informative. It definitely answered a tremendous amount of questions that were extremely essential!
So glad it was helpful! Thank you for your continued support. :)
This has been my dream job since 3rd grade I am currently in 7th & still have the same dream job idea ❤️ . I can’t wait to follow my dream . AIR FORCE NURSING HERE WE COME 💪🏽 .
Ayyyy! You got this! Focus on school and staying out of trouble. Thank you for your support.
Love this channel! I’m looking forward to your interview video. Do you know when you’re going to make the video?
blah blahblah hiii! Thank you! I will definitely be filming it in the next month or so. I’ve been so busy settling into my new apt but finally filming another video today and hopefully one each week. Thank you for your support.
How cool is that, we have the same first name and I'm considering in joining the military too. I have a friend who's graduating and shes gonna join too. Thanks for sharing!!
Of course! I am happy to! Good luck to you. Thanks for your support.
Hi, I’m an RN at the VA Los Angeles right now and I’m interested in joint Air Force RN. So what’s it’s like?
My Air Force journey has been pretty unique. I've had so many opportunities and have been blessed with great leaders. In a nutshell, it's been fun. I've travelled the world and met the best people. Highly recommend. :)
I actually found this so interesting and I have no interest in ever becoming a USAF Nurse lol
Aww Ify! Thanks for the feedback! Glad you liked it.
Once I get in school will they pay for me to be in school in the civilian world? Or do I have to pay and complete first and then apply for AF
Hello! You have to pay first, graduate with your BSN then you can apply to join. They have sign on bonuses and loan repayment programs that can help pay off your school loans though.
Thank you so much ma'am! I recently decided to switch majors to Nursing and I had a lot of questions
I'm so glad! Good luck to you!
This video was amazing I loved it thank you it really helped me ❤
What is the required asvab score to join or is it not needed. Am currently a medsurg nurse and will like to switch to icu
I have been telling the world for 50 years that medical care is a necessity, unlike the arts/humanities/entertainment,
and that we can therefore never have enough doctors & nurses and therefore nursing and medical schools should allow
everyone in who wants in. And governments should pay the schools and the students to teach & to learn all this knowledge.
Not my fault things are not this way. I have no control over that.
Thanks for watching and thanks for your support.
Thank you for this video!! I’m a new grad nurse working in med-surg and hoping to start my air force application process next fall. Do you have any helpful tips on getting in shape for the PT test?
Hi! Of course. My pleasure. So you should start running a 5K once a week. Then start a push up and sit up program. If you google Air Force PT test it will tell you what you have to get in order to score above a 90 which is the goal. You got it! But definitely incorporating more running into your workouts will help
Angel Nwankwo thank you so much!!
Hi Angel! Thank you so much for posting this! I am in the same spot you were as a new RN and feeling bored at my small community hospital here in Missouri. I am joining the USAF as a flight nurse and I am so excited to make a difference in the lives of our military service members. I did have a question though. Do you know anyone who is a USAF nurse and also has a spouse in the military? Also, I would be doing the Reserves, is there any differences that are substantial for those doing Reserves versus Active Duty? Thank you!
Oh I know plenty dual military. Like I mentioned you have to have a supportive spouse for sure. That is the key to success. The reserves is just one weekend a month. It can get overwhelming with civilian job on top of military duties butttt the bonus is like $35K a year for 6 years I think which is pretty amazing and compensates for time put in. Active duty is all day, errday! Haha so different but both have perks. Hope this helps.
Do you have to be a icu nurse to be an air force nurse or a flight nurse ? I’m 33 thinking of joining but I only have med surg, and OR experience. Just finished grad school for AGNP. Do the AF accept AGNPs with no experience?
Hi! You only need medsurg experience to join as a flight. I highly recommend joining a an NP because if you join as a flight nurse they wont honor your NP degree and it’s extremely difficult to transfer to the provider realm once you join as a an RN. First step, speak to your local health professions recruiter. Good luck!
The military was my dream career for many years since middle school. I’m 20 now and going to college to become an RN. I do enjoy the CNA class I’m taking right now but it never filled me up with passion like the Air Force. Till my boyfriend mentioned this. And I started to cry because it’s like finally. I can combine what I’m doing now with my dream career. And honestly. This is doesn’t feel real. Bc after many years I can finally do what I love along with my nursing skills. Although I just started college at Ivy Tech majoring in Pre-Nursing. This is my dream. And immediately my boyfriend saw a change in my mood. Been in a rut for a bit so this news definitely changed my life!
Good luck to you! So glad you got something from the video. Finish nursing school then contact your local recruiter. That is the first step. :)
I love the Daisy award photo it made me teary eyed :’)
Aww you’re so sweet. It was a special moment
If I decide to join after a few years of ER experience do I still have to choose between med surg and OB to start? or would I be able to go in as emergency
You can definitely go in as a critical care nurse. Don’t let a recruiter tell you otherwise. Good luck to you.
super helpful... thank you so much.. and you're gorgeous
You’re very welcome. Thanks for your support!
Dang airforce life is Chill.....
I ate at the Kadena Chow hall when I was In Okinawa and I was like is this a restaurant? Or a military chow hall?????
Easy livin for sure.
the zoomies.. are chill.
Every service has its pros and cons, challenges and benefits. Thanks for your support.
Great video Ms. Angel! It helps so much because I’m currently a LPN wanting to transition to my RN/BSN because I’ve always wanted to join the airforce. I love to travel and would like to know more. But one big question I did have is the retirement, did they go into detail about how to retire through the military and the pension/benefits. I know 20 years is usually the regular but can you retire in 15 years? Do they explain those options to you when you join?
Hi! Glad you enjoyed it. Yeah you have to do 20 years in order to retire with full benefits. I know the time line is different in the reserves and guard. Definitely ask your recruiter the requirements for retirement prior to joining. Good luck to you, I’ll be rooting for you.
What is the difference for reserve nurses, I got flight nurse (I get nauseous on planes some times) or clinical nurse reserve options. From what I heard clinical nurse is just office work? Or do we get to get patient care stuff in.
Hello. I apologize for the late response. I can’t speak to reserve nursing but if you are a clinical nurse more than likely you will be working in a clinic and answering telephone consults while assisting your provider as needed. Patient care in the clinic is not as extensive for nurses and medical technicians. Good luck to you.
You’re very inspiring. Thank you for this video. Question, Is there any exams for joining when doing the Direct COT route? Any physical test?
Thank you so much! You're very welcome. No exams when doing direct commission, at least not for the Nurse Corps. Once you join you will have to do a Physical Fitness test though and pass it.
See link below for more info.
airforce-pt.com/standards/air-force-pt-standards-female/air-force-fitness-standards-females-under-30/
Thank you so much for the information! I am in the middle of my application process and currently working as a civilian nurse (med surge) in Alaska! It is my dream to be an AF nurse. I was wondering what are the top bases do you recommend in the US (med surge)?
Kate Alversado Congrats! Hmmm thats tough but I’d definitely recommend the big hospital...Brooke army medical center in San Antonio.
This is SO motivating!! :)) Grazie mille
Awww so glad you found it motivating! You’re very welcome and thanks for your support. :)
What countries have you lived and been stationed in? How is the salary? I assume if they ask you to pick up more shifts, you get OT/compensated for that? Sorry if you already answered these!
Please ma, I am a Nigerian. I have a desire to relocate to the United States and join the United States military. I know I would have a bright future and opportunities in the United States. Please ma, I need your assistance in relocating.
this was an excellent video very informative. Thank you
You’re so welcome! Glad it was helpful. Hope you enjoyed the long weekend :)
I am looking into Navy nursing (even though both parents were USAF), what would you say were main differences? I am a traveler now and also looking to shake things up!!
Loved this video!
I’m not biased at all 😉 butttt I was deployed with the Navy last year. Made amazing relationships with some of the Navy nurses and even they would say Air Force has better quality of life than Navy. They do get killer locations though. I can’t point out differences because I’m not a navy nurse but if you don’t mind being on a ship for extended periods of time the navy is for you. I always advocate for people to join the Air Force because it’s just awesome and you’re on LAND! Haha. The navy is cool too. Like I said in the video it was my first choice initially. hope this helps.
@@AirForceNurseAngel Thank you for the reply!! I tried to find you on instagram and couldn't!! Hope you're well
@@Liftersandlulus all is well. Thanks for asking. Taking an extended break from social media. Good luck with whatever route you choose.
Is it a good idea to join the air force straight after graduation and passing the NCLEX? Or get some experience first for a year then apply?
My opinion is just to join straight after passing your boards but I don't know your life or any specific circumstances. I do however have not regrets that I worked for a year then joined. It kinda gave me that civilian perspective and helps me appreciate both avenues. Hope this helps.
Thank you so much for the information, felt so good to hear you. God bless you abundantly 😇 it was motivating 🔥
I am from India.. your subscriber ❤️
Awww glad it was helpful! Thanks for your support!
@@AirForceNurseAngel 😇
This is AMAZING!!!!!!!! I’m a psych nurse though 😫
Thanks so much for your support! Psych nursing is no small feat! You guys are awesome.
I am a PCU for 3 year with psych experience as well.I am considering NP school for the fall 2022.I was considering Air Force réservé . I am help with tuitions and loan repayments. I want to complete NP first then complete my military service because I was wanted to military nurse but I wanted to get my BSN.not sure if active duties is for me because of school. What do you advice?
I personally would complete school first and then commission as an NP. There are options for loan forgiveness and NPs get bonuses you can put towards your loans. Just my opinion. Good luck to you!
Thank you for the very informative and friendly video
You’re welcome. Thanks for your support!
I am graduating high school in two weeks and just recently changed my mind to become a military nurse. Is a Bachelors of Science degree with a major in Nursing the same as a BSN? Or do I need to go through the college of nursing where I am enrolled? If I do have to go through the college of nursing, is it okay if I applied for the spring instead of the fall?
@@thejoker4943 awesome answer! Couldn’t have said it better myself
Hello, I just found out I was accepted into the Nurse Transition Program right after passing the NCLEX. I am excited but nervous about the journey, but I like to believe that I am making a good decision in my life as a 22 year old male. If I may, could I ask you questions about your experience with fellow airmen who went through the NTP?
Wow congrats! Proud of you. My experience with NTP nurses have been good. Many are eager to learn and offer a helping hand. My advice is always to remain humble, keep an open mind and absorb as much knowledge as you can. Nursing practice is advancing every day and with you being fresh out of school you have a fresh perspective. Don’t be afraid to speak up and let your ideas/suggestions/areas for improvement be known. You’ll do great things. Congrats again and good luck.
How fast do you rank up, or how easy do you rank up, what does it take to rank up?
So usually 0-1 to 0-3 (2Lt - Capt) is pretty easy as a nurse to get as a nurse. Usually you commission, wear 2lt for 2 years, 1lt for another 2 years and capt for 4-6 years. As long as you dont do anything crazy (kill a patient, get a DUI) you should make it up to Capt. after that 0-4 to 0-6 its based on your record and merit.
Hi! I loved this video it gave me some great insight compared to other videos I have watched. I was debating on joining the ROTC program and my end goal in all of this is to be a flight nurse for the AF. How stressful is it being a flight nurse? And how big of an adjustment was it for you, going from working in the field that you were in and then switching to being a flight nurse? Sorry to bombard you i'm just really curious and could use the help!
Hi! Glad you enjoyed the video! It isn’t stressful being a flight nurse but you are gone a lot. If you have a family it can be stressful on family life. It wasn’t a big adjustment for me because I love to travel and it’s just me and my dog. I left the medical surgical inpatient floor to flight nursing and honestly I love flight nursing so much more. I plan on doing a flight nursing question and answer I just haven’t gone into it this new year.
@@AirForceNurseAngel okay thanks so much!
Hey I am in nursing school now and will graduate in July with ADN. I’m going to start working on the RN BSN as soon as I pass the Nclex. I spoke with a recruiter last week, so I have to lose weight like 50lbs because of my height is 5’2. I’m 46 now and he said I have to in OTS by 49. My question is do you think my age is too old to join as a nurse? I have federal time that consists of 14yrs of federal time. My husband was in the military and retired and I had a federal job. Great video and I will definitely subscribe to your channel.
Thanks for the support! Awesome you got it! Keep pushing. I think it may be difficult to adapt to military life at that age, especially because you will be coming in as a 2Lt and will have people half your age out rank you/give you orders. This is just my opinion. I don’t know your personality and you could excel at military life. I just know it’s not easy coming in at that age but if you have a strong desire to serve then the Air Force would be happy to have you.
@@AirForceNurseAngel Thanks for your honesty. My husband said that about age and adjusting to the environment because of my age, doing PT, and training and possible deployment. Right now I’m the oldest along with couple people in the class. My classmates are shocked when I tell them how old I am but don’t look the age. I have decided to return to Veterans hospital an finished my retirement with them. Thanks for your service and God Blessed 😇
@@QuSha285 so amazing to hear. Good luck to you dear! I love what I do and it’s an honor to serve.
Hi im enlisted trying to go through the soar program to get my BSN and then hopefully get a medical job as a 2ndLT which afsc's do you think i can be allowed to get ? i think aerospace medical service is only for enlisted. thank you
Hmmm I am not familiar with the soar program. If you get your BSN, you can join the nurse corps. You can also be a flight nurse but need to apply for it. Good luck to you.
Apparently it’s SUPER competitive to join as a military nurse officer now :( Im a meg/surg rn bsn with 3yr experience but they’re tryna make me go enlisted route instead...
Are you going through a health professions recruiter? Whatever you do, DO NOT join as enlisted when you have your bachelors degree. Some not so great recruiters will tell you anything to get you to enlist. Don’t fall for it.
If I wanted to do the CRNA route I’d work in ICU for 2 years as a civilian then join and apply to their schooling? What is a nursing officers starting salary? And how high does the pay get within the first 4 years? Thank you.
Take a look at military pay charts here. We all get paid the same depending on our rank. If you join after 2 years of service you may be able to come in as a 1st Lt. You can apply to CRNA school through the Air Force but it is Extremely competitive. After 4 years you get promoted to Capt (2 if you come in as a 1st Lt) Pay chart below will show you how much you get paid base pay. You also get money for housing allowance that is not taxed. Hope this helps. www.military.com/benefits/military-pay/charts
Hey what do you Recommend me doing right after highschool? I’m a junior and I still don’t know where to start
Definitely start looking at colleges with reputable nursing programs. From what people are telling me it is very competitive to join through direct commissioning so next option would be ROTC. Apply to colleges, get accepted into a nursing program with ROTC and go from there. Wishing you the best of luck!
This may sound terrible, but if I don't want to spend 3-5 years in med surg in the air force, should I get a few years of ICU/ER stateside before I join? Then would I be able to join initially as flight nurse?
Hi! Not terrible at all. So there are only like 1 or 2 spots for direct commission as a flight nurse. flight nursing isn't critical care. We give med surg care in the air. the Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT) is the critical team (Doc, ICU nurse, respiratory therapist) that administers care for critical patients. We fly with them and assist them. If you're interested in critical care I'd recommend joining as an ICU nurse then taking the course to become a CCATT nurse. Flight nursing the patient are for the most part stable. Hope this helps.
There are flight nurse positions open in the air national guard that are direct commissioning opportunities. You only need your bachelor's and a little experience! Call specific base recruiters directly that you know have medical units or aeromedical evacuation units asking about positions. Some states like NY have dmna.ny.gov which show job openings for various bases but they're the exception; it's extremely hard to find the info in a nice place all together like DMNA.
@@heatherburdette-roberts8113 yes! I should have clarified active duty position! Thanks for the info
exact question i had! best of luck to the both of us :)
Any age restrictions? I am currently a nurse and l want to become a military nurse. Not sure which one best fits me: But l have a choice: Air Force, Army but l prefer Air Force.
I believe 48 is the cut off.
Very informative and very well explained. I am RN with my BSN and 31 years old. My husband is an officer in the Air Force and i have the thought of joining on and off all my 20s. I know the age limit is up there in the 40s but I feel late for joining since it seems like. Lot of people join in their early 20s. Am I being realistic for thinking I could join in my 30s?or is it weird?
@@AirForceNurseAngel what do you mean i would get time served from my experience in the civilian sector?can you give me an example?thank you
@@maracg usually you will get 2:1 ratio of civilian to military time. E.g. you work two years as a civilian nurse you get 1 year time served in the military meaning you will promote faster
i know some women who are nurses in the navy and they were actually enlisted prior to nursing school and then became officers so they were older than some of their coworkers and don’t seem to feel weird about it. I think being older brings more wisdom to the field. you have life knowledge that is needed to be a successful leader/officer. also if you join in your 30s you can still retire after 20 years and will only be in your 50s.
@@chloer9061 agree!!i have applied
I’m 42 and just getting started. Do it!
Hello, thanks for this video I graduated highschool in 2021 and I'm currently thinking about either joining the AirForce to a nurse or a fire academy to be a firefighter...this video helped me alot I will subscribe thnxs 💙
Amazing to hear! So glad it was helpful. Good luck to you and whichever path you choose, I’m sure you will crush it!
@@AirForceNurseAngel thank you so much what inspires me is successful black women like you bc I am also a black girl trying to do good for myself. I've decided to go into the airforce I'm going to meet my recruiter this month 💙
Your video is very informative! I have a MEPS appointment coming soon. How long do you think it would take for me to get in completely/officially? Or is there any chance I could actually not get in? TIA!!
So my process took about 12 months for the start of the application process to actually commissioning. I would keep in constant contact with your recruiter. Hope this helps.
Hey Angel, I'm a 7-year AD enlisted airman 11 months away from my DOS. I plan to separate, attend AFROTC, and use my 9/11 gi-bill to get a nursing degree. I have a CCAF in CJ. I really want to be an officer, but I'm concerned with how difficult it is to do nursing classes while being in ROTC. I don't know if the stress from nursing class will hinder my performance in ROTC. If I underperform I'll get kicked out of the program Was the nursing program difficult?
Long story short the gi-bill is the only chance I have at the life I'm striving for. Any advice will help.
Hello!
This is tough! I did not do ROTC but it is my understanding that the ROTC programs make special accommodations for nursing students as it is a very demanding major.
My recommendation is to use your GI bill, do not do ROTC and direct commission via Nurse Transitioning Program (NTP) once you graduate.
I personally just don’t think it is worth having to do all the ROTC requirements when you have your G.I bill to pay for school. If you have supplement school fees, living expenditures that the g.i bill won’t cover, I recommend personal loans and then using the health professions loan repayment program to pay off the rest of your loans when you commission.
Hope this helps,
Angel
How has patient care been with med-surg and clinic nursing in the AF? Is it similar to the hospital setting in the civilian world? When you first started working, was it in a clinic or a hospital setting on base?
It’s comparable. Patient acuities are lower than the civilian sector. I talk about it more in the video. I worked in a clinic, then inpatient ortho then flight nursing. Good luck to you!
I really hope I can't get in when I apply! oh my gosh dreams come true 💕
You can do it! I'm routing for you.
i want to join , SO BAD
Have you looked into RN Specilty areas like CRNA? Will the Air Force help you getting into these specilty programs?
So sorry for the late response. So there is a CRNA program the Air Force will pay for. It is highly competitive to get selected and you have to already be commissioned and working as an Air Force RN and have critical care experience. Good luck to you!
I heard there is an extra time commitment if you become a flight nurse? Also what did you get your master's in
Do you really need a degree to become a x ray tech in the airforce I’m asking for a friend who wants to join
Hello! Xray technicians are enlisted and don’t need a degree to join. They teach you everything you need to know after you join. Good luck to you!
Hello Angel! I love your video, very informative, thank you so much! I'm 37 yo, hospice nurse for 8 years. Do you know anyone at this age that joined ? I have some concerns With my specialty so i sent a message to a recruiter hoping to hearing from her this week. Congratulations on your Airforce journey!
Hello! So sorry for the late response. I'm glad you got something from the video. I know nurses and enlisted that have joined in their late 30s. I'd recommend the med sure track. AF doesn't really have hospice nursing but there are many other routes and opportunities. Hopefully your recruiter was helpful. Good luck to you.
I joined at 41. Do it!
Hi Angel! How long did it take you to finish your application? How long did it take you to find out when you got accepted?
So from speaking to the recruiter to commissioning about 12 months. I found out at about 9 months in. Good luck to you dear!
I have an associates degree and 2 years of nursing experience and want to go back to school for my crna. Would I need to go for my bachelors degree first?
Yes to join you need to have your BSN.
I want to join the Air force because my son's in the Air force and I would love to be able to go help him do everything
Thanks for making this video. Are you still active duty? If so, do you plan on retiring?
Hi Ashley! I am still active and always so I will stay in till I don’t like it anymore. I’m really happy with my career so I plan on retiring. Thanks for your support! :)
I’m in school. I took a semester off. I spoke with a Air Force recruiter. I want to be active, but I was informed that I’d have to serve 3years before I could attend school. I’d rather finish 1 1/2 with my bachelors than wait. I love this video btw. Thank you for the information.
You're very welcome. Glad you liked it. I agree. You should finish your degree then join. Sometimes it takes even longer than 3 years and the commissioning programs once you are enlisted are very competitive. Good luck to you and hope to see you soon.
i’m 19 and really considering going to the reserves in the air force to go to school and training to be an rn😩
Hello! I think that’s a great course of action. You can collect time in service, a bit of money while working to become a nurse. You can transition into active duty once you graduate and commission as an officer. Good luck to you!
do i have to be a ctizen? or having a green card or being a legal resident is fine?
Hello! You have to be a U.S. citizen to join.
I always wanted to join the military. I’m a new grad ICU nurse. I aspire to become a CRNA. But I hope I can join one day.
Hello! I know quite a few CRNAs. I'm rooting for you. I'd get one or two years as a civilian, join the AF ICU then put in for AFIT CRNA program. It is competitive but the AF will pay for your entire program and pay you your salary while you're going to school. It's amazing! Good luck to you and thank you for your support.
Hi Angel!
Once in the airforce and serving as a nurse, are continued education/masters degree programs available while in the Air Force? I don’t know if it was mentioned in the video or if I missed it!! Thanks ☺️
Yes! You can use tuition assistance (free money) to help pay for classes. My master’s was essential free using tuition assistance. There are also different programs (AFIT etc) where you can get your NP, CRNA, MPH on the Air Force’s dime. You will incur a time commitment. Hope this helps. :)
Do you get a lot of military benefits as a nurse. I am wondering because I really want to go to NP school and I am wondering how the military could help me with this. Do you get g.i bill benefits as a nurse or for school anything?
I am not well versed on the G.I bill but I do know you have to put in quite a bit of years in active service before you are able to utilize it for school.
Hi! Any updates and are you still loving it? Just searching for some info on your current thoughts :)
Hello! I am still loving it Katie. I especially love my job as a flight nurse. A lot has happened since this video and I know I am overdue for an update. Just know I am still feeling very fulfilled in my work and continue to make a small impact in my community. I will get to a formal update eventually 🙈. Thanks for your support.
I know this is an older video but are there opportunities to go to FNP school while on active duty? or would you recommend to obtain that degree before joining?
100% recommend obtaining the degree first then commissioning. It is VERY difficult to work as an NP in the
Military if you didn’t commission as one or if you didnt go to school via air force programs.
Can you elaborate more?
You’re saying you can’t do fnp school while working as a nurse in the air force ?