U.S. Air Force (USAF) Nursing Q & A | OTS questions & answers

[@leixmoon]

It’s the “halika dito” shirt for me 😂😂😂

[@genesis.kts_]

LMFAOOO. Someone finally seen it haha.

[@Nunezrn10]

I'm a nurse practitioner and just sworn in as Captain on 6/7/24 at the age of 48! It was a long process but well worth the wait.

[@genesis.kts_]

congratulations! Happy to know i'll be serving with someone with strong experience! let's go influence and do bigger things in this world!

[@jama3189]

Congratulations 🎉 seeing your comment gives me hope. I will be 48 in September. I’m an Army veteran hoping to direct commission in the Air Force as a new grad nurse but nervous that they might not accept me due to age. I’m going to contact a recruiter this week 🙏🏾

[@deirdretorres7631]

Hi @Nunezrn10 does the AFNG help pay for your NP?

[@genesis.kts_]

@@deirdretorres7631 to keep short, AFIT/AFPC will help with that process.

[@d0lphinangel812]

Thank you for posting all your Air Force videos! All informative and helpful. I began the process to join in April 2023 and finally found out March 2024 that I was selected for commission. I will be entering as a nurse at the young age of 47 day before I turn 48😂.

[@genesis.kts_]

Nothing wrong with that! the best part is, this is your retirement ticket! Make sure you say hi if you see me around! also when do you ship to ots?!

[@d0lphinangel812]

Hello, I reported to OTS this past June and finished in Aug. It was a hot 8.5 weeks.😂 There were around 10 nurses in my class😊

[@chantefletcher7202]

I’m 44, started my process! I am excited and ready. How was your experience?

[@genesis.kts_]

thats awesome!! how far along are you in your process?

[@genesis.kts_]

niceee where did you end up going?!

[@genesis.kts_]

This is a very long video, so please take a look at the questions that were asked in the description to see if i answer any of them to mitigate wasting your time! Hope you're all well!

[@Yutsyumi]

Dude you give great advice like you are big bro for us helping us out thanks

[@genesis.kts_]

I appreciate your comment!!

[@aidancarcido]

I want to go so bad! i need to finish my year of experience and ima apply

[@floridalife2800]

Voting for the next video to be about Chief Nursing Interview and Critical Care interview!!! Ways to prepare???

[@genesis.kts_]

I will work on this!

[@chopstickbrkr]

Hello! Thank you so much for producing these videos. It’s been so helpful to gain more insight about the AF. I am actually in the process of applying for OTS and taking my AFOQT in January. Just want to get some advice and help. I am a little nervous if I don’t pass the test after all my attempts. Can I enlist instead? Thanks again for your time! I appreciate it!

[@genesis.kts_]

Enlisting will be a 4 year commitment. Remember that if there is a means to commission go that route. More importantly prioritize your career. I feel like if you enlist it will set you back. That is me though. Know what you want and find the alternatives.

[@chopstickbrkr]

@@genesis.kts_ Thank you so much!!

[@dapoet87]

Are you allowed to bring herbs and supplements to keep in your room at OTS?

[@genesis.kts_]

can you specify what you mean by herbs??

[@ladygadventures4144]

ohhhh wow 10 months wait, for bsn vs msn , what are the difference on benefits and pay?

[@genesis.kts_]

not much, just more time toward rank. let's just say getting your MSN done faster will look good for promotion boards especially for lieutenant colonel.

[@ladygadventures4144]

@@genesis.kts_ thank you.

[@PilotZoomer]

You helped me a lot and inspired me. I am looking at going to AFROTC route n college do you know anything about that process? Should I still apply to OTS?

[@genesis.kts_]

If you go the ROTC route you won't need to do anything but stay in ROTC. You can receive your direct commission through them. No need to apply through ots. You will be have your in own process which is a lot simpler. 3 ways to commission: direct, ROTC, and the af academy! Congrats!!

[@PilotZoomer]

Thank you so much, I really want to make this journey a reality.

[@chel1950]

just to clarify the cut off age is 45 for nursing?!wow

[@emiliezc]

How long would you say it normally takes for ICU nurses to get trained in Ccatt? Esp if you commission as an icu nurse. Thanks!

[@genesis.kts_]

you need to be at least a year on post. ive seen people go pretty quick tho, depending on slot availability. they usually have a year filled up and if people drop out you can potentially go depending on how bad you really wanna go

[@rosannedelarosa8648]

How long was ots? I see 5.5 weeks and 8.5 weeks. I am hoping to be leaving sometime in October but cannot get a straight answer. Thanks.

[@genesis.kts_]

they've scaled back to 2 weeks :/

[@Nunezrn10]

​@genesis.kts_ how many online modules are need to be completed prior to going to OTS?

[@ZaptamusInHisPrime]

Wait, so it is 8.5 weeks? My lady saw 5.5 online.

[@d0lphinangel812]

@rosannedelarosa8648 I went this past summer. It was 8.5 weeks. Certain career fields (doctors and dentist) do go for 5 weeks.

[@d3r3kyasmar]

Hello, As a Nurse in the AirForce, does that mean you no longer renew your RN License in the Philippines?

[@genesis.kts_]

I never renewed my Philippines license. I don't see a means to as I don't practice there. so no news.

[@animationguy5020]

Based on my research Airforce has smallest ICU slots. Do you recommend applying to navy or army to get higher chance of getting in especially if my credentials is thin Second thing does airforce care about where you got your MSN degree or your grade? Pinoy nurse here too im looking into WGU to get the degree faster and cheaper. What are your thoughts? Mabuhay kababayan

[@genesis.kts_]

Your gpa should be greater than a 3.0. your school should be ccne or acen accredited. Make sure wgu has those credentials. It doesn't matter the experience as long as you have icu experience and you ace your interview.

[@charm_777]

THANKS!

[@d3r3kyasmar]

How long is your contract as a nurse in the Airforce?

[@chel1950]

do they accept green card holders? not citizen yet

[@genesis.kts_]

no, US citizens only.

[@chel1950]

thank you for the reply

[@maracg]

as soon as you join the military, you are eligible to become a citizen. Just responding to the brazil person

[@genesis.kts_]

you can, but you will be enlisted. if you join with a degree from the states you can join as an officer.

[@miguelgumulak8084]

This guy really said “yeah they’re choose someone who has more of *blank* over someone who has less of *blank*” for his explanation of how they decide. Well no shit

[@genesis.kts_]

nice for you to waste not only your time, but also your english which im trying to understand.