jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. VA Hiring Process

    jeckrn replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Since nursing in the VA is a title 38 position you can submit your resume directly to the VA you want to work

  2. Transfer from Reserve to AD

    jeckrn replied to custerjc3's topic in Government, Military

    Right now it is hard to go from reserves to AD because of the nurse corp being

  3. 68W and Associates RN

    jeckrn replied to subvitalsigns's topic in Government, Military

    If you go active it will not be easy to obtain your ADN. If you go active start on your BSN and apply for the Army's program which will send you to school for the last 2 years. Once you finish the...

  4. New Grad Operating Room or Ideal Image

    jeckrn replied to StringOR's topic in Operating Room

    Since you are a new grad I would suggest that you work med-surg before you go into any specialty area. If you go into the OR as a new grad and do not end up liking it you could have a hard time...

  5. Reserve RN questions

    jeckrn replied to ntvastation's topic in Government, Military

    Understand what you are saying about not being able to commit to a full time position and then deploy. If you have family commitments which do not allow you to be away from your family how are you...

  6. Reserve RN questions

    jeckrn replied to ntvastation's topic in Government, Military

    There would be no difference if you work full or part time if you get deployed. You still have your redeployment

  7. commissioned corps vs. joining the military as a nurse

    jeckrn replied to ecwalls's topic in Government, Military

    The pay and benefits are the same as the military. Pay at first will be the same or a little less at first but over time it will be more. Promotions are different and from what I understand from...

  8. Advice: Do I need an MSN to promote?

    jeckrn replied to deftonez188's topic in Government, Military

    You do not need a masters to get promoted to Major in the Army. I was promoted 2 years ago with out one and their are several Captains who are on the promotion list that came out today who do not...

  9. Reserve RN questions

    jeckrn replied to ntvastation's topic in Government, Military

    I would say at least a part time job not necessarily a full time

  10. Reserve RN questions

    jeckrn replied to ntvastation's topic in Government, Military

    You need current experience to make yourself competitive in today's environment. They will not send you somewhere to get you back up to speed. Depending on the unit there is a good chance you will...

  11. 40's a little too late?

    jeckrn replied to bfwdesigns244's topic in Government, Military

    If they do I still believe it's with a age waiver since you have to get your 20 years of service in by age

  12. 40's a little too late?

    jeckrn replied to bfwdesigns244's topic in Government, Military

    As of today it would be difficult to get a age waiver. By the time you have your BSN it might

  13. military and overseas first tour

    jeckrn replied to _zoubisoubisou_'s topic in Government, Military

    It is possible but not as easy as enlisted getting a overseas duty station as first assignment. A FORSCOM unit will be out of the question, they are no longer placing very junior nurse's in these...

  14. ICU RN Going From Active Duty TO Reserves

    jeckrn replied to bsnicu's topic in Government, Military

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  15. Ways to get in shape for military

    jeckrn replied to Blue Robin's topic in Government, Military

    You will need to work on your core strength and running. Depending which service you join will,depend on what there fitness test is. The Army does sit ups and the Navy does crunches, not sure what the...

  16. Military reserve and civilian career

    jeckrn replied to Dandy Lion's topic in Government, Military

    First of all congrats on getting your RN. My advise to you is to not join the reserves you have your BSH otherwise you will work as a medic or any other MOS opening they need. Ifyou do decide to join...

  17. OR nursing in AF/Army

    jeckrn replied to MindiRN724's topic in Government, Military

    Do a web search for location of reserve Army hospitals (usah) or combat support hospital (csh). Most of these types of units will have several locations where detachments are

  18. VA Nurses Salary or Hourly?

    jeckrn replied to AshleyNL's topic in Government, Military

    You are paid by the hour, if you multiply your hourly rate by 2080 that will be the salary. If you are part time the salary listed is still the same salary as if it was full time. If you are a...

  19. Military nurse

    jeckrn replied to michaelaellie's topic in Government, Military

    Depending on where you live it could be 75+ miles to the closet healthcare recruiter. Give them sometime to get back to you. Since you are still in a ADN program you are a low priority for

  20. Celiac Disease in the Navy Nursing Corps

    jeckrn replied to c.ayers's topic in Government, Military

    Recruiters do not care if you come from a military family or not, they just need numbers. As far as a waiver goes you might or might not be able to get one. Right now I would say it would be next to...

  21. Am I too old?

    jeckrn replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Government, Military

    The services will take nurses up to 42 for active duty since the mandatory age is 62 for active but 60 for reserves. As far as units go in the reserves there is some play but not much. They will...

  22. Strange federal interview

    jeckrn replied to littlehoneybee's topic in Government, Military

    Those are some pretty standard questions at any interview now. You got the interview based off your

  23. Please explain title 38 and schedule A disabilities for the VA?

    jeckrn replied to 2ndChance's topic in Government, Military

    I am not sure what schedule A is but Title 38 is the US code that's used for the pay

  24. Army Perioperative Nurse (66E)

    jeckrn replied to burnetmw's topic in Government, Military

    It varies on the assignment and the needs at the time. It can be as little as 3 months or as long as 15 months if they do 12 months boots on the

  25. OR nursing in AF/Army

    jeckrn replied to MindiRN724's topic in Government, Military

    All initial commissions or enlistment have a 8 year obligation. How you serve that will depend on your contract and how long you want to drill for. You could be required to drill for 2-6 years...