jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. Allowing Corpsman to Become Nurses

    jeckrn replied to Asystole RN's topic in Government, Military

    Sounds like most hospital RN positions that I have ever worked in. Everything you did was understanding orders. There is a physician, NP, or PA Behind the scene who wrote the orders. Being a military...

  2. Joining the military with BSN

    jeckrn replied to Sam_walsh17's topic in Government, Military

    It would help if 2 nurse have equal experience and there is only 1 slot, otherwise not really since they want the best

  3. VA Overtime Pay

    jeckrn replied to Buckaroo93's topic in Government, Military

    At the VA you can end up working overtime when there is a low census if you are scheduled to work that shift. Happened to me once, worked OT and only had 1 patient. The reason why is the VA staffs...

  4. VA Overtime Pay

    jeckrn replied to Buckaroo93's topic in Government, Military

    Forget about that, you would never be paid over time in the private sector this

  5. Military Nursing

    jeckrn replied to Lexiock's topic in Government, Military

    Depending on how you want to pay for college enlisting now, getting out and going to nursing school using the GI bill is a good option. There is no guarantee that you will be able to rejoin as an RN...

  6. What is Entry-Level Rank for Nurse Airforce, and what are working conditions?

    jeckrn replied to RonaldLS's topic in Government, Military

    I can not speak for the AF but the working conditions in the Army are better than the time I spent as an 8404 corpsman. You can expect to work more than 40 hours in a week due to collateral duties...

  7. Active duty nursing specialty

    jeckrn replied to cablefree's topic in Government, Military

    I am not sure what you mean by this, but if you mean join the Army with another AOC then switch to the nurse Corp this would be a tougher route. Not only do you have to be accepted by the nurse Corp...

  8. VA Overtime Pay

    jeckrn replied to Buckaroo93's topic in Government, Military

    If you explore further it states that hospitals & residential care facilities may pay overtime based on a 80 hour 2 week basis. There are a few industries which are exempt from paying overtime at...

  9. Does the military hire nurse educators?

    jeckrn replied to HOPEforRNs's topic in Government, Military

    You will need to speak with a healthcare recruiter to find out the need. This might be a position they do not recruit for and have to apply for it once you are in the

  10. VA ADN/BSN Question

    jeckrn replied to kerbear1969's topic in Government, Military

    I would take the position now since you do not know when the position will come up again and if you would even be considered again if you turn it down. Once you complete your BSN and you come up for...

  11. VA Overtime Pay

    jeckrn replied to Buckaroo93's topic in Government, Military

    Because averages out to be 40 hours per week and by federal law they do not have to pay overtime if the average is under 40 hours per week. If you worked for a company which was on a 4 week pay...

  12. new grad RN BSN no experience

    jeckrn replied to RNgalUSA's topic in Government, Military

    The Army is the same way, there are programs to go from enlisted to officer but it is not something you will get just because you have the degree. Another thing if you do go enlisted you will be...

  13. Waiting for local Army Hospital

    jeckrn replied to chemdawg's topic in Government, Military

    Being a federal position it can take 6 months or longer to

  14. new grad RN BSN no experience

    jeckrn replied to RNgalUSA's topic in Government, Military

    What part on NY do you live in? I am from WNY and back in '98 when I completed my ADN only 1 nurse was able to find full time work. I ended up moving to NC to find a position. As Jfrantian states you...

  15. new grad RN BSN no experience

    jeckrn replied to RNgalUSA's topic in Government, Military

    It sounds like its an enlisted position. Is the recruiter a healthcare recruiter or the corner enlisted recruiter? If its the enlisted recruiter stay clear since becoming a RN in any service is...

  16. VA Hiring Process

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

    I would call to just to cover your self that you are accepting the position just in case they forgot to put down that you needed to reply; which of course would be your fault not theirs since its the...

  17. Can you please share your experiences as a military nurse?

    jeckrn replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Government, Military

    No matter which of the 3 services you like you need to speak with healthcare recruiters to see which one is the right fit for you. They all have their pros & cons just like working in a civilian...

  18. VA Nurse Pay Scales

    jeckrn replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

    It can get you some seniority, it all depends on the VA a d what you did in the

  19. Current State of Navy Nursing Recruiting

    jeckrn replied to lasarazen's topic in Government, Military

    Not to start, all the services want their nurse to work med-surg and have a taste of other areas before they go to a specialty. You never there might be an area of nursing you never thought you...

  20. Current State of Navy Nursing Recruiting

    jeckrn replied to lasarazen's topic in Government, Military

    If you are talking about scrubing cases even in the civilian world nurses do not scrub in a lot. On higher acuity cases RN's scrub in but on a simple hernia the hospital is going to want to pay...

  21. Current State of Navy Nursing Recruiting

    jeckrn replied to lasarazen's topic in Government, Military

    For the most part in the Army perioperative nurse's do not scrub. It makes economical sense to have enlisted scrub techs vs nurse's scrub in. It's a whole lot cheaper to pay a E-4 vs O-2 to scrub

  22. Current State of Navy Nursing Recruiting

    jeckrn replied to lasarazen's topic in Government, Military

    Plus you get to double dip when you are doing your 2 weeks active duty every year. You get 21 days of paid military leave every

  23. Navy Nurse

    jeckrn replied to countrygirl4298's topic in Government, Military

    Depending on what route you want to go will depend on if you want to get your BSN first or not. If going to college for nursing is not a option when you graduate high school for what ever reason, no...

  24. Joining Air Force Nurse Corps

    jeckrn replied to AprilOdum's topic in Government, Military

    There is no test since you will not be enlisting but commissioning. When you talk with a recruiter make sure its a healthcare recruiter not your local enlisted recruiter. If they what you to take...

  25. Current State of Navy Nursing Recruiting

    jeckrn replied to lasarazen's topic in Government, Military

    As Pixie stated the Army does count ADN time for constructive credit, the AF does also. The Navy will count time that you were a ADN if you served time on active duty as a mobilized reservist if you...