Hello, Jay Quinn! Thank you SO much for all of the detail, honesty, and down-to-earth presentation of what OTS is! A one of a kind video set really. I just sat down this evening with my family to watch both of your videos over dinner and really feel like we got a thorough understanding of what to be prepared for. I definitely feel more confident in my understanding of what this path will entail now. *Thumbs up* *Subscribed* Thank you very much! Adrian
@25:50 You are talking about how no one looks good at OTS and its the longest you've been without makeup. This is the first video Ive watched of yours so I've never seen you with makeup but I just wanted to tell you that I think you're absolutely beautiful without it. Enjoyed the vlog, going to watch part two now. :)
Thank you so much for this channel. I'm interested in going into the AF as a nurse and there isn't anybody that's talking about what it's like and how to get there. Keep up the good work 👍
So crazy to me to see how much freedom you had! I was in the army for four years and thinking about commissioning in the airforce after I graduate in June.
I want to say thank you so much for posting these videos, because like you said there aren't many beneficial ones that are going to help me through this process. Im still young at the moment ,but im definitely planning to become a nurse in the military :)
God bless you! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. I can only imagine what you went through. I am sure you were tired and had a lot on your plate. This is amazing. Great job and thank you for your service!
Thank you Thank you Thank you!! I've been looking for a video just like this to help me understand what I'm going to get myself into after I get my degree. You've definitely earned a subscriber!!
Subscribed! Love your videos, I've been considering OTS for a while now and all the information I found is so outdated! I have a bachelors degree in Aeronautics and want to start looking into applying for OTS as a pilot. I know you're in nursing but your videos are so helpful regardless. I'm thankful for you, keep going on strong girl!
Thank you for this video! I am currently in my process stage and headed to MEPS next week. I am a Social Worker and I was wondering do you have anyone there with you that is not prior enlisted that's a Social Worker I can't find anyone to talk about their process from a Social Worker's perspective.
+kristina mccaleb Hi dear, thanks for watching! There are quite a bit of social workers here! So from what I gather from them, they will work on base at in patient facilities. Everyone's process of joining is pretty much the same, but depending on your speciality you will work with that patient population on your base and things like that. Sorry I can't be more help from that perspective
Jay Quinn Hey, if you have a Social Worker in your flight can you ask him/her if they are willing to talk with me about their process/experience. My email is kristina.mccaleb.1@gmail.com. Thank you!
I greatly appreciate your openness and willingness to take everyone on your journey. It’s very well done and shows ur vulnerability as well as ur professionalism. I only have one question...and this question obviously comes from someone older with a different mindset than your generation. When you’re given an MRE, u refuse for good reasons, but I feel the point of MRE is, if this is ALL YOU HAVE left to eat and survive, can you? Or would u rather starve. U had the privilege to choose, but I’d like to know, if u didn’t, would you still protest or would you swallow ur pride and eat it?
Thank you for watching and for your comment. Of course in any other circumstance if push came to shove and I HAD nothing but an MRE I most certainly would eat it for survival. I’m not to boogie to starve myself, I still eat ramen noodles 😂😂
+DANI G MEJIA No the physical part you’ll get used to. It’s just a combination of cardio or strength training everyday. They mix it up with a 5k and other things as well!
Hi, I enjoyed watching your videos. I applied to become a public health officer. I have an MPH and LPN, I really hope the recruiter call me soon. Is the physical fitness test hard?
Hey jay quinn your videos inspire me so much I am going to nursing school and any tips for becoming an Air Force officer I wanted to go through enlistment first but changed my mind
Hi great video, you have a site on your info about vegan. do you remember if they had any video options or things for vegans to eat? thank you for your info
You can let them know about your dietary needs and they will try to accomdate the best they can. You eat in a big cafeteria so there are lots of options.
Thank you so much for the video! I am getting ready to go and speak to a recruiter to go in with my BSN and was wondering if you remember how long the process took you from the time you spoke with a recruiter to when you left for OTS? I have read that for some it took 1.5-2 years...
Hey I am currently in school for my BSN RN 1 more year left hopefully can go in as an officer , just one question do I have to take the asvab ? I will have no experience I will just have my degree and license! ❤️ thank you 😊
Congrats!! So you have to take tests? Are they hard? thank you for sharing! I couldn't find anything on TH-cam like you said! I'm considering this path but I want to go in as a physician assistant (PA). Are there a lot of older ppl 26 + years old. I'm 26 so I feel like I might be too old. Also how hard is the boot camp aspect. Is it a lot of running? Do you have to crawl through mud or anything like that. Also, can you use sunscreen to protect our face? I have sensitive skin. Thanks again & congrats! Hang in there!! Also thank you for your honesty!! This is so helpful!!
Yes there are PT test, Air Force test on lessons they teach you, dorm inspections. There are people of all ages. I'm only 25 myself! There are people 35+ here as well! There is PT every morning at 430 am. Yes you can bring whatever skin/healthcare items you need for yourself. You just have to store them in a plastic container per dorm requirements. I will show this at a later time in another part of my video!
Jay Quinn thank you so much for taking time out your busy schedule to answer my questions! It really means a lot! Hearing this makes me feel better! I'm really thinking about joining either the Air Force or Navy b/c I'm so ready for a new chapter in my life (not escaping home life---I have huge support from my family) if that makes sense! It also feels good to know that there are other ppl our age & older!! (had no idea you were 25! 🙋🏾) Thank you again! I just subscribe & will be watching for more! God blessed & congrats! 💛
Joyce Ouenadio thank you so much! Seeing your message really made me feel better. I'm ready for a new chapter in my life & sometimes worried if I waited to late. I guess my quarter life crisis carried into age 26. After reading your message & Jay Quinn I realized that I'm still able to accomplish my goals if I believe in myself more! You're right..age is not a factor!!
lol...on the MRE meal...8 minutes to get dressed at 4 a.m... no talking during meals...nope...I could never do this...but you all are awesome and much respect to you courageous females :)
Hey Jay Quinn! So I know that this is an odd question but for energy I drink green tea in the morning. During COT is there a place/stove available to make morning coffee/tea?
Hi, I am going to apply on april to the nurse transition program. I have my nursing dregree and licence but no experience yet. Do I need to take the ASVAB? If yes, what do I need to focus on? Thanks :)
If I decided to join later in my nursing career (say 5-10 years), would my previous GPA in nursing school be a big factor in acceptance? I had a 3.1 and I’ve heard it’s very competitive. Apologies for the late comment.
@@JayQuinn92 thanks for responding and I totally wanna join after I finish my BSN... plus I'll have over a year experience.. I have be working as an LPN for 13yrs already
I know this video is over a year old, but what would you recommend you pack and bring, something you should not worry about packing, and something you would have done differently before going? Thanks!
+Nurse V Lol these questionsssss haha it’s alright girl! You can bring any reading material you wish. Yes bring that bible girl 🙌🏾 you can wear lipstick and no they don’t cut your hair!
Honeyyyy they were giving out MREs and I was like...😭😩I feel for those service members that have no choice but to eat those for extended periods of time!
finally someone that's showing what actually goes on! im leaving next month and basically have zero info on what to expect.
Girl I know what you mean, there is literally nothing on YT about OTS. I'm trying to share as much as I can with in reason!
Jay Quinn thank you so much!!!
You also said you got your own room because you lost people. was it the pt test? that's what im most worried about.
Hello, Jay Quinn! Thank you SO much for all of the detail, honesty, and down-to-earth presentation of what OTS is! A one of a kind video set really. I just sat down this evening with my family to watch both of your videos over dinner and really feel like we got a thorough understanding of what to be prepared for. I definitely feel more confident in my understanding of what this path will entail now. *Thumbs up* *Subscribed*
Thank you very much!
Adrian
@25:50 You are talking about how no one looks good at OTS and its the longest you've been without makeup. This is the first video Ive watched of yours so I've never seen you with makeup but I just wanted to tell you that I think you're absolutely beautiful without it.
Enjoyed the vlog, going to watch part two now. :)
+Racheal Desak Thank you so much!!
Thank you so much for this channel. I'm interested in going into the AF as a nurse and there isn't anybody that's talking about what it's like and how to get there. Keep up the good work 👍
+Red Moon 96 Thank you so much!
So crazy to me to see how much freedom you had! I was in the army for four years and thinking about commissioning in the airforce after I graduate in June.
Thanks so much for the videos! Super helpful, I'm pursing my BSN right now and will speak to a recruiter when I have the degree on hand.
Congrats. I love your channel you one of the few channels that show ots. And I really want to get my degree and go but know one shows it on TH-cam.
Thank you. You are right, there isn't much info on YT. I'm trying to show and talk about as much as I can within reason!
I love your videos. Thank you for sharing! I am considering on joining the Air Force after I finish my Bachelors.
I want to say thank you so much for posting these videos, because like you said there aren't many beneficial ones that are going to help me through this process. Im still young at the moment ,but im definitely planning to become a nurse in the military :)
God bless you! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. I can only imagine what you went through. I am sure you were tired and had a lot on your plate. This is amazing. Great job and thank you for your service!
YES! FOREVER PROUD OF BAE
Thank you Thank you Thank you!! I've been looking for a video just like this to help me understand what I'm going to get myself into after I get my degree. You've definitely earned a subscriber!!
Subscribed! Love your videos, I've been considering OTS for a while now and all the information I found is so outdated! I have a bachelors degree in Aeronautics and want to start looking into applying for OTS as a pilot. I know you're in nursing but your videos are so helpful regardless. I'm thankful for you, keep going on strong girl!
+Kaitlin G Thank you so much!
Congrats again Hun!!!!!! You got this!!!!!
Currently an active duty Marine looking to become an AF officer this is kinda a shock.. not what I was expecting haha a lot more lax.
You are AMAZING! I love these, thank you thank you! In my last semester of nursing and seriously thinking about becoming an army nurse!
Congrats on everything Jay! 😍
Great job!! Thank you for your service
Thank you for doing this. This was really helpful. I plan on joining the army OTS for nursing
Thank you for sharing! Stay strong and remember that hard work pays off!🙌🏾
Thank you for this!! You are amazing! 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Thank you!
I love your video!!! I'm submitting my package this month!
Ayyyy VA!!!! Congrats and good luck! I do this in a few years!!!
i love your videos, you are brief and strict to the point, you keep it simple and very interesting, keep it up lovely 💕
Thank you so much
You're amazing
Great video!! Thanks for sharing!
Wow! I only brought one bag, and we were not allowed any snacks in the Navy DCO. You got it easy
Thank you for this video! I am currently in my process stage and headed to MEPS next week. I am a Social Worker and I was wondering do you have anyone there with you that is not prior enlisted that's a Social Worker I can't find anyone to talk about their process from a Social Worker's perspective.
+kristina mccaleb Hi dear, thanks for watching! There are quite a bit of social workers here! So from what I gather from them, they will work on base at in patient facilities. Everyone's process of joining is pretty much the same, but depending on your speciality you will work with that patient population on your base and things like that. Sorry I can't be more help from that perspective
Jay Quinn Hey, if you have a Social Worker in your flight can you ask him/her if they are willing to talk with me about their process/experience. My email is kristina.mccaleb.1@gmail.com. Thank you!
I am a therapist and will be joining in the next year...Kristina, did you get any perspective on it?
Very informative thank you! Im hoping to join in the next year!
Can I bring a bible to read?
Thank you for updating!!!
I greatly appreciate your openness and willingness to take everyone on your journey. It’s very well done and shows ur vulnerability as well as ur professionalism. I only have one question...and this question obviously comes from someone older with a different mindset than your generation. When you’re given an MRE, u refuse for good reasons, but I feel the point of MRE is, if this is ALL YOU HAVE left to eat and survive, can you? Or would u rather starve. U had the privilege to choose, but I’d like to know, if u didn’t, would you still protest or would you swallow ur pride and eat it?
Thank you for watching and for your comment. Of course in any other circumstance if push came to shove and I HAD nothing but an MRE I most certainly would eat it for survival. I’m not to boogie to starve myself, I still eat ramen noodles 😂😂
I'm late but get use to the MREs. Lol get the vegetarian one if you can.
Thanks you for this video I need to get all the stuff. How was your experience in OTS ? Is the physical part of it too hard?
+DANI G MEJIA No the physical part you’ll get used to. It’s just a combination of cardio or strength training everyday. They mix it up with a 5k and other things as well!
Hi, I enjoyed watching your videos. I applied to become a public health officer. I have an MPH and LPN, I really hope the recruiter call me soon. Is the physical fitness test hard?
Hey jay quinn your videos inspire me so much I am going to nursing school and any tips for becoming an Air Force officer I wanted to go through enlistment first but changed my mind
You're gorgeous....definitely Wonder Woman 💪🏽👩🏽✌🏽️💕💐
Aww thank you so much dear!! xoxo
Hi great video, you have a site on your info about vegan. do you remember if they had any video options or things for vegans to eat? thank you for your info
You can let them know about your dietary needs and they will try to accomdate the best they can. You eat in a big cafeteria so there are lots of options.
ok thank you
Thanks for sharing! Did you need a certain GPA for airforce, and how did you decide this branch over the others? Thanks!!
Thank you so much for the video! I am getting ready to go and speak to a recruiter to go in with my BSN and was wondering if you remember how long the process took you from the time you spoke with a recruiter to when you left for OTS? I have read that for some it took 1.5-2 years...
Say you live close to your training site, do you get to go home afterwords
Hey I am currently in school for my BSN RN 1 more year left hopefully can go in as an officer , just one question do I have to take the asvab ? I will have no experience I will just have my degree and license! ❤️ thank you 😊
Also you mention that you're studying for tests? What are you being tested over? Thanks! :)
Congrats!! So you have to take tests? Are they hard? thank you for sharing! I couldn't find anything on TH-cam like you said!
I'm considering this path but I want to go in as a physician assistant (PA). Are there a lot of older ppl 26 + years old. I'm 26 so I feel like I might be too old.
Also how hard is the boot camp aspect. Is it a lot of running? Do you have to crawl through mud or anything like that. Also, can you use sunscreen to protect our face? I have sensitive skin. Thanks again & congrats! Hang in there!! Also thank you for your honesty!! This is so helpful!!
Yes there are PT test, Air Force test on lessons they teach you, dorm inspections. There are people of all ages. I'm only 25 myself! There are people 35+ here as well! There is PT every morning at 430 am. Yes you can bring whatever skin/healthcare items you need for yourself. You just have to store them in a plastic container per dorm requirements. I will show this at a later time in another part of my video!
Jay Quinn thank you so much for taking time out your busy schedule to answer my questions! It really means a lot! Hearing this makes me feel better! I'm really thinking about joining either the Air Force or Navy b/c I'm so ready for a new chapter in my life (not escaping home life---I have huge support from my family) if that makes sense!
It also feels good to know that there are other ppl our age & older!! (had no idea you were 25! 🙋🏾)
Thank you again! I just subscribe & will be watching for more! God blessed & congrats! 💛
Joyce Ouenadio thank you so much!
Seeing your message really made me feel better. I'm ready for a new chapter in my life & sometimes worried if I waited to late. I guess my quarter life crisis carried into age 26. After reading your message & Jay Quinn I realized that I'm still able to accomplish my goals if I believe in myself more! You're right..age is not a factor!!
THANK YOU FOR THIS!
You're welcome!!!
THANK U!!! This is really good information!!
Thank you!
Very helpful and informative video, thanks for sharing!!
lol...on the MRE meal...8 minutes to get dressed at 4 a.m... no talking during meals...nope...I could never do this...but you all are awesome and much respect to you courageous females :)
Hang in there:)
Did you lose people because of the PT test? Is it true that they send you home if you fail the first initial PT test?
Hey Jay Quinn! So I know that this is an odd question but for energy I drink green tea in the morning. During COT is there a place/stove available to make morning coffee/tea?
You can make coffee in your flight room or have coffee/tea during breakfast!
Jay Quinn thank you for answering:))
Hi, I am going to apply on april to the nurse transition program. I have my nursing dregree and licence but no experience yet. Do I need to take the ASVAB? If yes, what do I need to focus on?
Thanks :)
+itswiwa No you won’t have to take the ASVAB 🙌🏾
I have my nursing license also, so what requirements do I need to do to get in?
MRE's are not that bad. When you are in a situation where this is the only thing that is served and you are HUNGRY, you will eat it.
Right I agree
If I decided to join later in my nursing career (say 5-10 years), would my previous GPA in nursing school be a big factor in acceptance? I had a 3.1 and I’ve heard it’s very competitive. Apologies for the late comment.
Are the showers in officer training private? And do you wear makeup?
How much do they make you run in PT in the mornings?
What type of watch do you have on at 31:17?
+BS09211989 Basic green watch I purchased from the Shoppette on base
Did you have to go through BMT to enlist as an officer? Like the PT test and whatnot? Sorry if you've already answered this.
No I went through OTS
Being a medical officer trainee is definitely easier than going through "real" OTS.
Any tips for the AFOQT test I want a non rated job like Administration personnel
I didn’t have to take the AFOQT so I’m not able to offer any tips.
Jay Quinn is there anyway you can email me ma’am. Ssossej16@gmail.com
Did you have to do the AFOQC TEST?
+Ray Brandon No I didn’t have to do the officer qualifying test. I direct commissioned so it wasn’t required
Jay Quinn I'm so happy about that. I'm in the the air national guard. Im at eastover sc and love the base. I'm in nursing school.
If you have a roommate that is loud, is there anywhere you can go to decompress or study silently?
How will join to be a army nurse? And will have to be a certain weight before joining?
Do you know what the height requirement for females are? I’m a senior in high school and considering AFROTC in college.
Did your flight have to go thru an obstacle course(s)? If so, how was it?
Hi we didn’t go through the obstacle course. It was canceled for weather reasons. I was there during Hurricane Harvey.
Thank you!
Jay Quinn did you guys get a break those days for PT then?
When you joined, did you join as a officer or did you have to be commissioned? I have a B.S and would like to get into a OTS program.
I joined as an Officer but went through commissioned officer training. You can speak to a healthcare recruiter.
How hard was the entrance test
Don’t take one for the officer route; your bachelors is sufficient
@@JayQuinn92 thanks for responding and I totally wanna join after I finish my BSN... plus I'll have over a year experience.. I have be working as an LPN for 13yrs already
Can you go into OTS with an associates in nursing? Or does it have to be a BSN?
BSN
So they don't take your phone and personal items when you get there ?
No
Quinn wow you actually replied! Hey, I just want to say thank you. This video is exactly what I've been looking for.
Did you pick critical care as your speciality? How does that work?
Priscilla Garcia You can choose the AFSC you pursue prior to signing your contract. I’m going for 46FX (flight nurse.)
Did you have to take a GRE or GMAT?
No not for officers
Jay Quinn darn, it must’ve been something they added recently. Okay, thank you!
I know this video is over a year old, but what would you recommend you pack and bring, something you should not worry about packing, and something you would have done differently before going? Thanks!
What is an MRE?
Can u wear lipstick in the military?
You said COT, is it COT or OTS??
Both are used interchangeably. I went to COT but you have people who say OTS as well
Chicken chunks is one of the best MREs but that’s not saying a whole lot.
Oh I never had that one
Chicken patty in curry flavored sauce is the best bar none.
How long was ur process to join
Do they cut the women's hair?
+Nurse V Lol these questionsssss haha it’s alright girl! You can bring any reading material you wish. Yes bring that bible girl 🙌🏾 you can wear lipstick and no they don’t cut your hair!
I was screaming when you mentioned them MRE meals girl 😭😩 I'm looking forward to more videos 😘🌹
Honeyyyy they were giving out MREs and I was like...😭😩I feel for those service members that have no choice but to eat those for extended periods of time!
😍😍
I know EXACTLY how busy you are haha
The Lieutenant Yes I know you understand! Thanks for watching, I enjoy your videos 🙌🏾
Jay Quinn I enjoy yours as well!
You will do good. Get you some baby wipes and panty liners. You training will be over before you know it.
CHANGE THE VIDEO TITLE BECAUSE THIS IS NOT OTS2 PACK OPENING
Ma'am my title refers to the context of my video. It is a 2 week update on my OTS experience
Jay Quinn false title so reported
Do you have to bring ur own bed sheets