jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. How is treating a military/vet patient different from other patients?

    jeckrn replied to sergel02's topic in Government, Military

    My experience is better much the opposite. Combat vets for the most part that I treated were not demanding, had control. The ones which I had the most issue with is the ones who only were in the...

  2. How is treating a military/vet patient different from other patients?

    jeckrn replied to sergel02's topic in Government, Military

    For the most part no. If you are at a military facility you will be caring for a younger healthily population with some retirees throw

  3. MEPS 2015

    jeckrn replied to kward6's topic in Government, Military

    We all have dealt with recruiters who say one thing and then when you get to MEPS they say

  4. MEPS 2015

    jeckrn replied to kward6's topic in Government, Military

    There are some items which you only need dates, ie fractures and others you need documentation ie immunizations, Pap

  5. Should I join before or after BSN?

    jeckrn replied to erbarney92's topic in Government, Military

    There is nothing wrong being enlisted, I was at one time but being an officer is better than enlisted. Doing humanitarian work while in the Navy will depend on if there is a mission and if your unit...

  6. MEPS 2015

    jeckrn replied to kward6's topic in Government, Military

    As the saying goes no documentation it was not done, so yes you need proof that it was

  7. MEPS 2015

    jeckrn replied to kward6's topic in Government, Military

    From what I understand your GYN exam needs to be less then 1 year

  8. Leave VA or Stay

    jeckrn replied to 26.2, BSN's topic in Government, Military

    Posted below is from OPM.gov related to FERS "FERS is a retirement plan that provides benefits from three different sources: aBasic Benefit Plan, Social Security and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Two...

  9. Army ROTC Active Duty OML GPA?

    jeckrn replied to nrryan's topic in Government, Military

    Even with a GPA of 3.5 or greater you also need to do well at the summer leadership

  10. Navy Nurse Requirements

    jeckrn replied to cmk1019's topic in Government, Military

    To get the up to date requirements you need to contact a healthcare recruiter not the local enlisted recruiter. Most nursing no s in the Navy are shore based with very few assigned to ships and they...

  11. Hired in VA OR

    jeckrn replied to LAM2010's topic in Government, Military

    A lot of people who have never worked at the VA says its horrible. Most of that comes from the media and the past reputation of the VA. Is there problems at the VA, yes just like every other...

  12. Leave VA or Stay

    jeckrn replied to 26.2, BSN's topic in Government, Military

    Not sure if you worked with the military's charting but for the most part it is better then the Army's. But one thing g they still use is their version of CHCS. I have worked with 3 or 4 civilian...

  13. Leave VA or Stay

    jeckrn replied to 26.2, BSN's topic in Government, Military

    The pension is better then most private facilities which only have a 401k type at best. The VA pension is 1% of highest 3 years of wages for each year of service for less than 20 years then it...

  14. Leave VA or Stay

    jeckrn replied to 26.2, BSN's topic in Government, Military

    I believe the VA still has the FERS retirement. It is not as good as the old CERS retirement

  15. To enlist, ROTC, or direct commission, will I be too old

    jeckrn replied to dingus's topic in Government, Military

    I would continue on and get a BSN. No you will not be too old to get a direct commission once you receive your BSN and get experience. Once you have your BSN the services might take new grads direct...

  16. Requirements for Army nursing

    jeckrn replied to kurtayn's topic in Government, Military

    From what I understand the high GPA and 2 years experience is needed for a direct commission which is the route that you would take. Right now it is very hard to get a direct commission; in FY 14 the...

  17. how soon to transfer within VA

    jeckrn replied to Tammy197378's topic in Government, Military

    Last I knew there was no so called transfers in the VA system and you had to apply like every other candidate for the position. If you review most VA job postings relocation expenses are not

  18. Air Force FY 2015

    jeckrn replied to morgan_porgan's topic in Government, Military

    Sorry to

  19. What do Army Reserve nurses do?

    jeckrn replied to nrryan's topic in Government, Military

    Then because of the drawdown do not get picked up for a AD commission will be whining and wondering why they have to go to the reserves

  20. how soon to transfer within VA

    jeckrn replied to Tammy197378's topic in Government, Military

    Review the employee handbook it should have the minimum time you have to be on station before you can transfer

  21. VA Nurse Salary

    jeckrn replied to kclindsay's topic in Government, Military

    There is a post titled VA nurse pay scale from October which has a link for the pay scales. The website is Title 38 Pay Schedules - Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) So where in the NE are...

  22. What do Army Reserve nurses do?

    jeckrn replied to nrryan's topic in Government, Military

    Not everyone can afford to travel either because of work or family time. Yes, you are right being in the reserves is just not about the money but it is one of the main reasons people are in the...

  23. What do Army Reserve nurses do?

    jeckrn replied to nrryan's topic in Government, Military

    Also, I have served with many nurse both active and reserve who have volunteered to deployed and never been picked up. You can do all the leg work in the world but a lot of times it just depends on...

  24. What do Army Reserve nurses do?

    jeckrn replied to nrryan's topic in Government, Military

    As a officer who served 7 years in the Army Reserve this is not always true. For one thing you might live hundreds of miles away from another unit that you could drill with. At one time I had a 200...

  25. Quick Tip for ANYONE considering nursing in the military

    jeckrn replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    But are you talking about working as a civilian RN or a commissioned officer. You will need a BSN to become