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[@genesis.kts_]

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[@emilyvasquez1282]

This is such useful information! I am currently a senior in nursing school and am looking to join the Air Force after graduation in May. I am so happy to continue learning more and more about being a nurse in the Air Force because it feels like a huge life decision. I want to look for a space to grow as a nurse and as a person. I think the Air Force is the way to go!

[@triple.m.brusky4648]

I’m currently in nursing school to and I’m planning on joining the Air Force or navy after a year or 2 of ICU experience

[@Nurse.Tatyana]

I appreciate all this information! I have 12 years prior service Navy & I’m now a new grad nurse wanting to finish my 20… I think 😅 I’ve considered maybe trying the Air Force so this is super helpful! 🙏🏾

[@d0lphinangel812]

I am currently in the process of trying to commission into the AF as a nurse. I started watching your content on being a AF nurse prior to starting the process and it has been informative.

[@genesis.kts_]

I hope your process goes well!! 🙏🏽

[@mattdavis4939]

Such a great video with two of the Air Force’s best!! What you all are doing is so beneficial to so many individuals! Thank you for what you do!

[@genesis.kts_]

MSgt! I was happy to have worked with you when you were on the Air Force side! I would love to work with you soon to produce a video about the Space Force side of things!

[@Notadrianmonroy]

I think it would be great if you could place in the video description all the military acronyms you use.

[@ErieTheAries]

This video was very insightful!!

[@genesis.kts_]

I hope this video helps you some what =)

[@ElamFrakes]

I am almost 30, an ER nurse of 3 years (2.5 years as an LPN, 6 months as an RN). I have my ADN and plan for my BSN. My goals and dreams are to be a flight nurse and I’m considering doing so within the AF through the Air National Guard route. I’m curious to know how that process goes for someone who has those goals.

[@genesis.kts_]

I wnt to speak on this, but i'll find a subject matter expert for this. I haven't had the experience for it

[@mariahgomez1557]

Hi, this video was very helpful, I would like to receive some input on the decision of joining the Air force as an RN who does not particularly like bedside? Do you think it would still be a good idea to join if a Nurse is trying to move away from bedside Nursing?

[@genesis.kts_]

you will not thrive well if that's the case. All leaders are built from the bedside up. Unless you come in with an advanced degree like a DNP NP or CRNA then the case will be different. Everyone is subject to same pipeline for leadership training. No exceptions to this rule.

[@ryanwilliams4270]

I enjoy your videos, it's the content I'm looking for: very informative. I'm putting in my OTS application for two positions: MSC officer and RN. How do your admin activities differ from the purely healthcare admins? I'm still debating active vs reserves. The reserves seem to offer the right amount of incentive, and the way the two of you reacted when mentioning the reserves seemed like thats the way lol. How are the hours? I'm kind of nervous thinking that the military is going to demand 60 hours a week?

[@genesis.kts_]

Definitely one of those things that change week to week for me. One day I wanna get out and the next i'm enjoying active duty! just trying to take it day by day. Honestly, my work life balance has always been 40 hour weeks and with the exception of online work from home which i dont mind.

[@mattblevins6341]

Would you do a video on the nurse transition program . I think some people in the comments thinks they can go straight in the field right after graduation when instead they need to go through the nurse transition program if they have zero experience as a nurse . Thanks

[@genesis.kts_]

let me find someone who did it and i can get a video for you!

[@mattblevins6341]

@@genesis.kts_ thank you much . I just recently found that out . I’ve got 1.5 years till I get my BSN and I’m really at the stage to either can get my associates for RN then work for a year and get my BSN in the process and bypass the NTP or continue forward and get my BSN and do the NTP. Really hard decision.

[@markgarcia6746]

Hi, love the videos. I’m going to ADN school and will get my bsn right after. Goal is to get bsn within first year of graduating. Made the most financial sense to me. And also so I can still hopefully get into a new grad program so I can get some icu exposure. Do you recommend I do that? or should I just get my med surge experience as an ADN WHILE getting my BSN online. Then after 1 year of experience i will have both the minimum 12 months experience and BSN degree. Then apply to the airforce and get into ICU in the airforce. Which would be easier to do? Does the airforce prefer to take ICU nurses or med surge nurses?

[@genesis.kts_]

I would recommend which ever is the most feasible for cost and time. If you know you cannot break the bank then go with the first route, but if you can get into a bsn program right away then do that as well. The air force will take both medsurg and ICU. depending on what you wanna do then you just gotta plan it.

[@markgarcia6746]

@@genesis.kts_ if I want to achieve CCATT should I focus on getting icu experience to get in as an ICU nurse or can I get in as med surge nurse and still achieve CCATT? Thank you for your reply!

[@genesis.kts_]

@@markgarcia6746 icu. medsurg won't be accepted experience for ccat

[@markgarcia6746]

@@genesis.kts_ what I meant was get med surge experience then get into Air Force as med surge nurse then get icu experience in the Air Force then join ccatt. Or is it better to get icu experience before joining the Air Force?

[@genesis.kts_]

@markgarcia6746 get experience before coming in versus medsurg then going in medsurg. they have a training pipeline to get you there, it takes longer than getting experience on the outside.

[@Yuri9874]

Is it possible to join the Air Force if you have a bsn but single mom with 2 kids?

[@genesis.kts_]

absolutely!

[@catdu2232]

Is there a need for dialysis nurse in the military?

[@genesis.kts_]

negative ghost rider. medsurg, icu, np, cnra.

[@MRanda-so9yo]

Santos you gave away that you're at BAMC at 10:10

[@genesis.kts_]

shhhh it'll be our secret haha. i PCS in a couple years haha

[@MRanda-so9yo]

@@genesis.kts_ I was stationed there for a total of 6 yrs between working on tele unit and CRNA school

[@josieg3459]

I only have 6 mo of ICU experience. Would you recommend waiting until I have at least one year to apply? Or just applying?

[@genesis.kts_]

you can apply with one year. I would advise that you get your ccrn as well so your profile looks competitive! Please reach out to me on my ig if you need guidance @genesis.kts_

[@karinasmith6014]

Does the Air Force tell you were you are going to be located hospital wise after OTS?

[@genesis.kts_]

depending on specialty, they will send you where you request for the most part. You will be given a dream sheet.

[@karinasmith6014]

@@genesis.kts_ Thank you sir!

[@MsMikkiG11]

What is the minimum years of experience to enter as a First Lieutenant?

[@genesis.kts_]

For first Lt you need to have at least 4 years civilian exp. They divide your experience on the outside by 2 and 2 years is 1st Lt.

[@tatirivera5269]

​@@genesis.kts_ Do they take any LPN experience into account on rank. I know you can't tell me 100% but just curious. I have 8 yrs LPN and 3 yrs BSN RN.

[@genesis.kts_]

​@@tatirivera5269RN experience only.

[@jaimegutierrez5520]

Santos, I am applying for the nursing program next month.

[@genesis.kts_]

good luck!!

[@rayanperalta7173]

Does having ER experience would help in my application?

[@genesis.kts_]

Yes.

[@jossanmarin56]

Is there any open for Operating Room Nurse?

[@genesis.kts_]

yes!

[@jamesontv8911]

Do they accept New Grad in military?