#RealTalk (AF Career Insights)

#RealTalk (AF Career Insights)

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#RealTalk (AF Career Insights) episodes

  • (EP5) Capt Julius Brown: The FREEway To CRNA 🫡🇺🇸 The Air Force Paved The Way!

    (SHOW NOTES)

    Guest:
    Capt Julius Brown (CRNA)
    60th Medical Group
    Travis AFB, CA
    NORCAL & RENO are you interested in becoming an Air Force Nurse❓
    email us direct: [email protected]

    00:00 Opening
    00:33 Intro
    00:43 Where are you from? Hometown leading into AF
    01:50 Maintenance Background
    02:50 Recruiting Background
    03:10 Retraining, Loadmaster and Deployments
    03:50 Pilot selection
    04:10 Nurse Education Commissioning Program (NECP)
    05:55 Nurse Transition Program (NTP) Nurse Residency Program (NRP)
    06:45 ICU Fellowship
    10:30 Anesthesia Interest
    11:00 CRNA/DNP Fellowship, Health Professions Education Review Board (HPERB)
    12:20 Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS)
    12:55 CRNA Location & Assignments
    13:30 Clinical Rotations
    15:45 NECP Tips & Tricks for Enlisted Airmen
    18:15 Critical Care Nurse, Deployment Experience
    19:45 HPERB/DNP Fellowships Tips & Tricks
    21:00 CRNA & Anesthesiologist Population in the AF
    21:45 What Does the Future Hold?
    22:10 Benefits of CRNA in the AF vs Civilian Sector
    24:15 Advice for the New Undergrad Nurse
    25:30 Dual Roles, Nurse and Leader
    26:45 Mock R Program
    27:50 Closing
    Courtesy of:
    TSgt Rawls, Recruiter
    348th Recruiting Squadron
    E Flight (Officer Accessions)
    Fairfield, CA

    29 min
  • (EP4) Lt Feras Alayoub: A Deep Dive On Officer Training School

    (SHOW NOTES)

    Guest:
    Lt Feras Alayoub (Developmental Engineer)
    Recent OTS Grad
    ​⁠
    Questions for the Guest❓
    NORCAL & RENO are you interested in becoming an Air Force Nurse❓
    email us direct: [email protected]
    All others please apply via Airforce.com
    00:00 Opening
    00:20 Lt. Alayoub's background & Developmental Engineer
    02:15 Where are you going to work for the Air Force?
    02:40 Road to joining the USAF
    03:45 60 days prior to OTS & the AF fitness test
    06:15 Getting to OTS, driving vs. flying
    09:10 Mod 1 & arrival
    12:25 Funny moments
    13:23 Mod 2
    15:30 Mod 3
    17:55 Mod 4
    19:18 Mod 5
    21:40 Living conditions along the way
    24:15 All about PT
    27:00 PT alternatives
    28:00 All things food
    31:50 Details & additional duties
    33:10 Drill & ceremony
    35:00 Graduation & freedom
    36:00 Recruiter's Assistance Program
    39:20 Closing remarks

    42 min
  • (EP3) Lt Col Michelle Pierson: Critical Care, Aeromedical Evac & Combat Deployments!

    (SHOW NOTES)

    Full Video Episode: https://youtu.be/BzE6FgDHSUE

    Guest:
    Lt Col Michelle Pierson (Critical Care Nurse/Chief Nurse)
    9th Medical Group, Beale AFB, CA
    ​⁠
    Questions for the Guest❓
    NORCAL & RENO are you interested in becoming an Air Force Nurse❓
    email us direct: [email protected]
    All others please apply via Airforce.com
    00:00 Opening
    00:16 Where are you from? background leading up to military service, why AF?
    01:30 How did you join? Recruiter, ROTC, prior Enlisted, walk us through that process
    02:30 Officer Training School vs Condensed Officer Training
    03:00 Medical Service Credit
    03:35 What’s your specialty? What do you do, what’s your day to day look like, how does it compare to civilian counterparts
    06:30 Assignments? Where have you been where are you going
    09:30 Travel opportunities? Let’s talk TDY opportunities you’ve had for training, fellowships, humanitarian, deployments
    11:30 Benefits? There’s a ton of benefits we tend to overlook as military members, in your time of serving which has been the most beneficial for you.
    13:10 Education? HPERB & fellowship opportunities
    17:15 Military vs civilian?
    18:40 Why Air Force?
    20:10 Closing & Credits

    22 min
  • (EP 2) Lt Keyla Pritchett: NICU to Pediatrics…In A Roundabout Way!

    (SHOW NOTES)

    Full Video Episode: https://youtu.be/zQuwN8ACsgs

    Guest:
    Lt Keyla Pritchett (Pediatric Nurse)
    9th Medical Support Squadron
    ​⁠
    Questions for the Guest❓
    NORCAL & RENO are you interested in becoming an Air Force Nurse❓
    email us direct: [email protected]
    All others please apply via Airforce.com

    00:00 Opening

    00:15 Intro: Where are you from? background leading up to military service, why AF?
    01:45 How did you join? Recruiter, ROTC, prior Enlisted, walk us through that process
    08:05 What’s your specialty? What do you do, what’s your day to day look like, how does it compare to civilian counterparts?
    09:35 Assignments? Where have you been & where are you going?
    11:05 Prior experience? Any previous experience inside the specialty or outside of the specialty post licensure?
    12:05 OTS Experience
    19:05 Travel opportunities? Let’s talk TDY opportunities you’ve had for training, fellowships, humanitarian or deployments
    20:15 Benefits? There’s a ton of benefits we tend to overlook as military members, in your time of serving which has been the most beneficial for you?
    23:12 Education? HPERB & fellowship opportunities; which have you seen and/or experienced?
    24:23 Military vs civilian? With endless opportunities & pay available throughout the nation for fully qualified and new grads alike, why Air Force?
    26:38 Closing & Credits

    28 min
  • (EP 1) Lt Col Danielle Merritt: KU Grad to Congressional Fellowship on Capitol Hill!

    (SHOW NOTES)

    Full Video Episode: https://youtu.be/k7ziYU03YJA

    Guest:
    Lt Col Danielle Merritt, Commander
    9th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, Beale AFB
    Questions for the Commander❓
    Norcal & Reno, are you interested in becoming an Air Force Nurse❓
    00:00 Opening
    00:10 Intros
    00:47 Beale AFB
    01:32 Where are you from? background leading up to military service, why AF?
    02:32 How did you join? Recruiter, ROTC, prior Enlisted, walk us through that process
    03:50 What’s your specialty? What do you do, what’s your day to day look like, how does it compare to civilian counterparts
    06:41 Prior experience? Any previous experience inside the specialty or outside of the specialty post licensure
    07:55 Recruiting Experience
    09:50 Assignments? Where have you been where are you going
    14:28 Travel opportunities? Let’s talk TDY opportunities you’ve had for training, fellowships, humanitarian, deployments
    18:35 Deployments
    19:52 Benefits? There’s a ton of benefits we tend to overlook as military members, in your time of serving which has been the most beneficial for you.
    22:25 Education? HPERB & fellowship opportunities; which have you seen and/or experienced
    25:45 Military vs civilian? With endless opportunities & pay available throughout the nation for fully qualified and new grads alike why Air Force
    27:26 Closing & Credits
    The 348th Air Force Recruiting Squadron presents:
    The #RealTalk Series, a dedicated medium for driving genuine career field knowledge to the public.
    The goal of each episode published is to provide in-depth interviews from the career field to the public.
    Each interview should provide a deeper understanding of the capabilities each Airmen brings to the table as well as the future opportunities presented for those looking forward to serving.
    The series is currently showcasing the Air Force Nurse Corps with potential to grow to encompass a variety of Air Force specialties.
    Courtesy of:
    348th Recruiting Squadron
    E Flight (Officer Accessions)
    Fairfield, CA

    29 min
  • (INTRO) The Air Force Nurse Corps

    The #RealTalk Series is a dedicated medium to drive career field knowledge to the public.


    The goal of each episode is to provide in-depth interviews from the career field for the public.


    Each interview should provide a deeper understanding of the capabilities each Airmen brings to the table as well as the future opportunities presented for those looking to serve.


    The series currently highlights the Air Force Nurse Corps with potential to grow & encompass a variety of Air Force specialties.


    Courtesy of:

    TSgt Elijah Rawls

    Health Professions Recruiter

    Nurse Corps

    Northern CA & Western Nevada Region


    Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH3suxoQ1QlryKH4lgkxeuQ

    Courtesy of:
    348th Recruiting Squadron, E Flight (Officer Accessions)
    Fairfield, CA

    Email Us Direct: [email protected]

    4 min

About #RealTalk (AF Career Insights)

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Welcome to the #RealTalk Series, your inside look at Air Force careers! Each episode features in-depth interviews with Airmen, uncovering their skills, daily responsibilities, and the unique opportunities the U.S. Air Force offers. Whether you’re exploring career options, curious about military life, or seeking inspiration, this series delivers real stories and actionable insights.