jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. Va nurse for new grad

    jeckrn replied to swansonplace's topic in Government, Military

    They do have nursing informatics but not sure how many and

  2. Va nurse for new grad

    jeckrn replied to swansonplace's topic in Government, Military

    The only ones I have heard the military taking up to age 60 is physicians. Nurse's have to have a BAN and if they are over 42 need a age

  3. Va nurse for new grad

    jeckrn replied to swansonplace's topic in Government, Military

    The pay scale is set by what the local nursing market is. I worked in Erie PA and the scale was different then what the pay scale in Pittsburgh which is 2 hours away. A clinic in Ohio pay was set by...

  4. GPA for military!?! 😳😥

    jeckrn replied to NoKoward's topic in Government, Military

    As long as you meet the requirements you still have a chance since the GPA is just part of the selection process. Since most services no require 2 years of experience you might want to use that time...

  5. Post BSN Graduation joining

    jeckrn replied to rosemargaret106's topic in Government, Military

    It is very competitive right now but your chances are as good as any other new grad as long as you meet the standards. You need to speak with a health care recruiter from each of the services (Army,...

  6. hopeless but not giving up. what are my chances for Navy NCP

    jeckrn replied to inspiredbynavy's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, other applicants have volunteering on their resumes and if you do not it has a good chance of being noticed that you do

  7. VA Nurse Salary

    jeckrn replied to kclindsay's topic in Government, Military

    From what I understand from working there you need your BSN to get nurse II and your MSN to get your nurse III. There are some diploma & ADN nurse's who are nurse II because they were...

  8. Questions for Current Reservists, especially Public Health RN's

    jeckrn replied to RNHD's topic in Government, Military

    I was a med/surg nurse in the Army Reserve at one time. How your weekend goes depends on your unit, the two combat support hospital s (CSH) that I was in you were a warm body and did not do much...

  9. FY2014 Navy Nurse Corps Direct Accession

    jeckrn replied to bebejasmine2002's topic in Government, Military

    When you join do not depend on the ISP being there since it is a bonus could change change or end. Also, as I have stated even if you plan on doing 20 do not quit your job since things happen; you...

  10. How old is to old to join?

    jeckrn replied to nicsok123's topic in Government, Military

    What the age limit today is can change by the time you are done with your BSN. Right now no one really knows what's going to happen with the federal budget which will dictate what the end strength...

  11. chance at va

    jeckrn replied to LeslieAllen's topic in Government, Military

    When you apply make sure your resume has the key words from the posting in it since they are scanned by a computer to narrow down the number of applicants. I can not say what they are since each...

  12. VA Nurse Salary

    jeckrn replied to kclindsay's topic in Government, Military

    The VA salary might be low to start but over the years will be better the the local hospital in most areas of the nation. Also you will start you will get 26 evacuation days and 13 sick days a year...

  13. FY2014 Navy Nurse Corps Direct Accession

    jeckrn replied to bebejasmine2002's topic in Government, Military

    The reason they said approved is there are more qualified applicants then slot. This means that that everyone will be picked up. As far as each service they all have there pros and cons which means...

  14. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    jeckrn replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    From what I have heard the joint medical command is not moving forward at this time. When there was talk about it the Army & Navy were supporting it but the Air Force was not. This was about a...

  15. VA ICUs- How critical?

    jeckrn replied to nursenancy27's topic in Government, Military

    How "critical" will depend on the VA. Some are like the one I worked in which was a glorified step down unit, others are full blown ICU' s. Staff etc. will also vary by which VA you work

  16. First duty station ARMY

    jeckrn replied to ncox1's topic in Government, Military

    Since you have been in for 9 years where would you like to

  17. Jon Stewart Puzzled Why Combat Medics Can't Apply for Nursing Jobs

    jeckrn replied to kabfighter's topic in Government, Military

    As a RN and a HM(FMF) I have first had experience in both fields and there is a big difference in both. Yes most HM' s have food battlefield assessment skills, which are better the most RN' s in the...

  18. Options for Army Reserve Nurse

    jeckrn replied to QTNurseBSN's topic in Government, Military

  19. Need advice on reserves

    jeckrn replied to kyan50's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, you will start enlisted at first in the reserves, at least Army & Navy. Not sure about the AF since I heard at one time they would take a ADN who had a bachelor degree in something else; not...

  20. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    jeckrn replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    nursing is nursing no matter where you do it. There are very few places that you can control your schedule, you can ask but it not mean you will get it. Is it Army nursing or nursing in general you...

  21. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    jeckrn replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    Before people say that the military facilities do not have the equipment/supplies d staffing to do there jobs have not worked at a civilian hospital. I have worked at 6 civilian hospitals and the...

  22. Options for Army Reserve Nurse

    jeckrn replied to QTNurseBSN's topic in Government, Military

    if you plan on leaving the reserves once your time is up i would do

  23. LPN in the Army at my age

    jeckrn replied to pacjeffery's topic in Government, Military

    Being ex enlisted in the Navy and now a Army Nurse the recruiter was right there is a big difference. So if you are able to finish your BSN first that is the best route, but I do understand what you...

  24. LPN in the Army at my age

    jeckrn replied to pacjeffery's topic in Government, Military

    If this is what you want, go for

  25. ARmy BOLC BAH

    jeckrn replied to ckh23's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, you will get BAH. I am not sure if the rate will be for Ft. Sam, your new duty station or your home of