jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    jeckrn replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    She could have this done twice, with the last one done within 72 hours of being on active duty. She can get a ID once she recieves her orders from what others have said on different post but will not...

  2. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    jeckrn replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    I believe it can be done at that time. She will need birth certificates for the kids and your mariage certificate. She needs to ask her recruiter for form to have you and the children entered into...

  3. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    jeckrn replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    She will need her orders to be able to get her ID and yes it can be at any base including reserve centers which have a ID section. Before she goes she needs to contact the ID section to find out...

  4. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    jeckrn replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    Nothing will happen until her transcripts are up dated. FYI Lewis & Carson are 2 of the most requested postings but new nurses are placed at

  5. What to expect as a new BSN for Army at first duty station

    jeckrn replied to ncox1's topic in Government, Military

    It is now 42 months until you can pin on Captain which translates to 21 months before you are promoted to 1LT if you do not have any constructive credit. I am not aware of any waivers for the TIG at...

  6. What to expect as a new BSN for Army at first duty station

    jeckrn replied to ncox1's topic in Government, Military

    The Major gives good info, but if you go to one of the classes you could end up in a smaller facility (MEDDAC) vs a larger one (MEDCEN) in some of the AOC's. One thing that has changed as the Major...

  7. Army Nurse first duty station- Ft Lewis or Ft Gordon? PLEASE HELP!

    jeckrn replied to ArmyRN66H's topic in Government, Military

    It does cost alot more to live a Lewis. What does your boyfriend think about only being together only once or twice a year vs. once or twice a month? As I stated before the area around Lewis is...

  8. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    jeckrn replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    To all that have made it I would inform your supervisors very soon that you have been picked up for the Army. When you do tell them let them know that you do not know when you will be leaving for...

  9. Ac anc maj promotion list out 29 nov 2012 0730 est

    jeckrn replied to athena55's topic in Government, Military

    Went BZ so not holding my

  10. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    jeckrn replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    In the past a large percentage of nurses left in 3-8 years of service. Since around 2008 or so more nurses are not getting out and hanging around longer with the way the job market is. That is one...

  11. Highest rank Nurse(any branch)

    jeckrn replied to nursespouse's topic in Government, Military

    Right now the Surgeon General of the Army is a Nurse Corp officer making her a Lt. General(O3). The Chief Nurse of the Army is a Major

  12. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    jeckrn replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    The numbers HRC came up with for new commissions includes what the total number of nurses needed after nurses get out no matter what the reason is, retirement, ETS, chapters etc. Generally unless...

  13. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    jeckrn replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats to all that were selected. For all that were not selected keep your heads high, the compation was extermely high and most of you would have been selected in years past. To all the new...

  14. impossible for recent rotc grads to become nurses in army??

    jeckrn replied to hershdawg's topic in Government, Military

    Lunah is right, the Army is not going to spend money on a ROTC cadets education and then not use

  15. Today is the day!!!!! FY 2013 AMEDD AD RN

    jeckrn replied to nursespouse's topic in Government, Military

    I had heard low numbers of 25-40 but not only 20. Did this info come from your recruiter? I am glad I am already in with numbers like

  16. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    jeckrn replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    You need to have 42 months of service to pin on Captain and with you having just over 36 months yes you are eligible to pin on CPT if you are board selecteted which meets in the March/April time frame...

  17. LPN (or ADN RN) to Corpsman/Medic?

    jeckrn replied to biore's topic in Government, Military

    I am not sure if he went to 68W AIT, which might be a mute point since LPN's went back to their own MOS of 68C in

  18. Currently Licensed Vocation Nurse needing assistance/advice (reserve)

    jeckrn replied to dannyi2yu's topic in Government, Military

    Good

  19. Currently Licensed Vocation Nurse needing assistance/advice (reserve)

    jeckrn replied to dannyi2yu's topic in Government, Military

    QUESTIONS: 1) From what i researched, army is the only branch accepting LVN/PNS currently, while the other branches require a 4yr degree, is this true? - All services require a BSN to become an...

  20. LPN (or ADN RN) to Corpsman/Medic?

    jeckrn replied to biore's topic in Government, Military

    Right now I am serving with a SPC who got his LPN before he enlisted and came in as a 68WM6

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

    jeckrn replied to kabfighter's topic in Government, Military

    If a vet is "qualified" they should get a leg up on someone who is not a vet. Just because you are not a "decorated combat veteran" does not mean that you have not made sacrifices for the country....

  22. LPN (or ADN RN) to Corpsman/Medic?

    jeckrn replied to biore's topic in Government, Military

    If you want to enlist and you are an LPN you can go to the Army and be a 68C(LPN) which used to be a 68WM6. As what the others have said about being a medic and working as a nurse you might or might...

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

    jeckrn replied to kabfighter's topic in Government, Military

  24. Today is the day!!!!! FY 2013 AMEDD AD RN

    jeckrn replied to nursespouse's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck to all that have

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

    jeckrn replied to kabfighter's topic in Government, Military

    Sorry but as a soldier and seen the training that 68W's recieve they are just over EMT-B trained. Then can do some advance treatments but have no training on medications, EKG rhythms etc. It was not...