jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. How will a "General Discharge" from the military affect my chances of employment?

    jeckrn replied to NationalGuardNurse's topic in Government, Military

    One thing that will hurt you is your RE code even if it is a honorable discharge. If you have a RE 4 you will not be eligible for federal employment. Not sure how it effects state or local...

  2. Interview at VA in 2 days, what to wear?

    jeckrn replied to morglan's topic in Government, Military

    I have seen several people interview with jacket & tie. Almost everyone was offered a job. I wore one to a interview once and was offered a position but turned it down. As Pixie stated you are...

  3. I would like to join the armed forces but.....

    jeckrn replied to Natasha1989's topic in Government, Military

    I don't not remember ever being asked if I had a psych eval for a job when I got my

  4. Were you ever a medic in the military? Share your experiences.

    jeckrn replied to inspiredbynavy's topic in Government, Military

    I was a Navy HM (8404) assigned to the Marines while I was in the reserves. After seeing how Army medics are treated I would go back to the Navy if I was enlisted again. The Marines give you so way...

  5. Interview at VA in 2 days, what to wear?

    jeckrn replied to morglan's topic in Government, Military

    You need to wear professional clothing. A jacket and tie would not

  6. No BSN, want to join

    jeckrn replied to Ciale's topic in Government, Military

    Even thou the Army Reserve he the strap program for ADN' s to get their BSN they no longer commission ADN' s. Not sure if the enlisted can use

  7. Working in NG or Reserves before/during nursing program?

    jeckrn replied to inspiredbynavy's topic in Government, Military

    No one can really answer if you will be deployed or not. I was deployed twice in the reserves, once in the Navy and once in the Army. Your 2 weeks will depend on your unit and what their training...

  8. Home from Afghanistan!

    jeckrn replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    Welcome

  9. joining the military with an adn/asn

    jeckrn replied to jflo2014's topic in Government, Military

    The reserves are not taking ADN's any more except I heard that the AF will if you have a bachelor degree in another area. Not sure about the

  10. joining the military with an adn/asn

    jeckrn replied to jflo2014's topic in Government, Military

    I would not join the military once you complete your ADN since the chances are high that you will not be able to finish your BSN in a timely manner. Your best bet would be to take out student loans,...

  11. Diagnosed ADHD before nursing school. Will this disqualify me from joining the USAF?

    jeckrn replied to tag14's topic in Government, Military

    There are certain things that are not waiverable and I believe ADHD & being on medication for it are not. Also in today's environment getting a waiver is almost

  12. Can permanent residents join the Army Nurse Corps as an officer?

    jeckrn replied to JasonKa's topic in Government, Military

    From what I understand you must be a US citizen to become a officer in any of the services. This is due to the fact that all officers have to have a secret

  13. JBLM Madigan Hospital ER - joint or just Army?

    jeckrn replied to AFNurseJenna's topic in Government, Military

    My info about joint military spouse came from my chief who was an assignment officer a few years ago. We were talking about joint services assignments and JBLM as a possible

  14. JBLM Madigan Hospital ER - joint or just Army?

    jeckrn replied to AFNurseJenna's topic in Government, Military

    It might be possible because you are married to a someone in the Army. You need to call your assignment officer and speak with them to find

  15. antidepressants and joining?

    jeckrn replied to RHill9919's topic in Government, Military

    Taking anti depressants aid a automatic disqualification if they have been taken in the last

  16. pcs

    jeckrn replied to blessedrn13's topic in Government, Military

    You can still keep your Texas drivers license but will need to update the address to reflect your NC address. I am stationed in Colorado and my wife has a New York DL with our address here. Even...

  17. Process to Join the Military

    jeckrn replied to cabion_666's topic in Government, Military

    Need to contact a healthcare recruiter. Working while you are getting your BSN is good but do not let your grades suffer since your GPA will factor heavily in the process. It is very competitive...

  18. Army Nurse Corps FY2014

    jeckrn replied to jdubu22's topic in Government, Military

    Being scrolled means that your appointment has been approved by the Senate. How long it takes all depends on the

  19. Getting ready for my 1st drill

    jeckrn replied to faunurse's topic in Government, Military

    If you do not have a uniform make sure you dress professionally since you are a professional nurse and officer. Just go in with your eyes wide open, find a battle buddy to help take you around the...

  20. Working in NG or Reserves before/during nursing program?

    jeckrn replied to inspiredbynavy's topic in Government, Military

    If you go the enlisted route it will be very tough to switch over to active or commission side. As far as being on a ship in the Navy there are very few billets(slots) and generally they are O-4...

  21. ADN to MSN Navy Nurse Corp - Examination Required??

    jeckrn replied to Cassandra0224's topic in Government, Military

    I don't believe the recruiter knows what they are talking about. I have never heard of someone having to retake a NCLEX after getting a higher degree since you are already licensed. The Navy will...

  22. Realistic Chances

    jeckrn replied to linchpin23's topic in Government, Military

    As of right now the Army is requiring 2 years of experience for direct accession(DA) which you would be and only taken 10 for FY 14 and FY 15 should be around the same. As other posters have said...

  23. Force Management - nursing impact

    jeckrn replied to midinphx's topic in Government, Military

    Have heard that the Army will have a separation board for medical officers like they have already announced for combat arm officers. Just a rumor at this point but would not be

  24. Army Nurse Corps FY2014

    jeckrn replied to jdubu22's topic in Government, Military

    It is also rumored that there will be a involuntary separation board coming some time soon for nurses. Presently there is only a involuntary separation board for combat arm Captains & Majors....

  25. VA Nurse Salary

    jeckrn replied to kclindsay's topic in Government, Military

    Its the same in the GS system, why are some nurses a GS 10 and others a GS 11 when they have the same education, responsibilities but work in different departments. Sometimes the GS 10 have more...