jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. What do Army Reserve nurses do?

    jeckrn replied to nrryan's topic in Government, Military

    It all depends on your unit and local hospital. We had a local VA by us but because they were so small there was no real training available. Most of the time in both of the Combat Support Hospitals...

  2. VA Nurse Salary

    jeckrn replied to kclindsay's topic in Government, Military

    The only time your active duty time does not count is if you are drawing a active duty retirement. If you retirement is from the reserve you can still count those years in the federal retirement...

  3. Fraternization question! NCP-related.

    jeckrn replied to ebbxj's topic in Government, Military

    They both will get BAH at single rate. Once they have kids who ever has the highest rate will get the BAH with

  4. Fraternization question! NCP-related.

    jeckrn replied to ebbxj's topic in Government, Military

    Was the same when I was in the Navy. It they did not care if you are in a different unit or

  5. Fraternization question! NCP-related.

    jeckrn replied to ebbxj's topic in Government, Military

    What was once over looked is not as all the forces draw down. When is your boyfriend due to PCS? This could also be a factor, if he is due for a PCS he might end up being stationed on the other side...

  6. Frequency of Navy Nurse Deployments

    jeckrn replied to mrsclayton's topic in Government, Military

    San Diego is one of the big 3 Navy hospitals where most new grad nurse's go to so your chances are good that you could be stationed there for your first

  7. Army Nurse

    jeckrn replied to callie16's topic in Government, Military

    Right no the Army is only taking a handful of nurse's via direct commission which you would be. You will need at least 2 years experience and having a specialty with certification would make you...

  8. I keep getting told by older nurses to do the VA

    jeckrn replied to puravidaLV's topic in Government, Military

    That was how my LES was listed when I worked at the

  9. I keep getting told by older nurses to do the VA

    jeckrn replied to puravidaLV's topic in Government, Military

    I am not sure what you mean about salary, at the VA you are hourly unless you are management. Most federal job's are listed by their yearly pay vs hourly pay

  10. challenging the boards

    jeckrn replied to AmandaOBriggs's topic in Government, Military

    If NH will not let you challenge the LPN boards you might have to find a state that will then apply for a license by

  11. I keep getting told by older nurses to do the VA

    jeckrn replied to puravidaLV's topic in Government, Military

    The VA is like any other employer, there are good points and bad points. The benefits are wonderful, where else do you get 26 days of vacation a year to start along with 13 sick days. The insurance...

  12. I keep getting told by older nurses to do the VA

    jeckrn replied to puravidaLV's topic in Government, Military

    No call offs is one

  13. Age of joining as AD RN

    jeckrn replied to YuHiroRN's topic in Government, Military

    I received my active duty commission at 46, but with today's limited number of direct commissions I would have never gotten a age waiver. As the numbers of direct commissions get smaller age will...

  14. Age of joining as AD RN

    jeckrn replied to YuHiroRN's topic in Government, Military

    I meant to say that if you are around 40 a 30 year old would be more competitive. At 30 you will be very

  15. Air Force FY 2015

    jeckrn replied to morgan_porgan's topic in Government, Military

    I am not sure what you mean by buying your CNOR on your own. You only have 2 years of experience in the operating room along with so many hours in the last 2 years. I believe the hours is around...

  16. Which Branch has more opotunities for officer nurses?

    jeckrn replied to Chissa0202's topic in Government, Military

    The recruiters can obtain the same info as the chief nurse when it comes to promotion rates, years of service needed etc. As jfrantian stated no one knows what the promotion rate will be from year to...

  17. Which Branch has more opotunities for officer nurses?

    jeckrn replied to Chissa0202's topic in Government, Military

    You will need to speak with a Healthcare recruiter since each service is different. Some might have more specialties but slower advancement. Schools can also vary. Sorry this is not much help but...

  18. Age of joining as AD RN

    jeckrn replied to YuHiroRN's topic in Government, Military

    You have to be able to complete 20 years of service which is we're 42 comes from. Even thou you will never officially hear this, the younger you are the more competitive you are. The reason is just...

  19. Active Duty Military Seeking Career Advice

    jeckrn replied to coast2coast10's topic in Government, Military

    I just check the Coast Guard web site and they have enlisted HN's which is like the Navy's HM's. Officer medical is provided by the

  20. Army Options

    jeckrn replied to applekors27's topic in Government, Military

    What really counts for active and ROTC is how you do Leadership Development. You have to do very well at this along with a great

  21. VA hiring process

    jeckrn replied to Mrs.Weddle's topic in Government, Military

    Getting hired in the federal government is a long drawn out process. It is no where as fast as the private sector. Are you still in consideration I do not know but until you here otherwise I would...

  22. Army Options

    jeckrn replied to applekors27's topic in Government, Military

    I am not sure what you mean by "full army experience", but if you mean the hard core stuff most medical personal do not get it unless they are a medic with a combat arms unit. Pixie is right, if you...

  23. Army Options

    jeckrn replied to applekors27's topic in Government, Military

    Even thou you do not like the water the Navy has very few nurses assigned to sea duty. Most of these nurses are critical care and are Commanders (O-4). For the most part Navy Nurse are assigned to...

  24. Looking to the military and ABSN

    jeckrn replied to thebird36's topic in Government, Military

    I presently work with a NP in the

  25. Looking to the military and ABSN

    jeckrn replied to thebird36's topic in Government, Military

    The Army no longer uses RNFA's in surgery; in fact they have eliminated the FA identifier. NP's & PA's are used by the