jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    jeckrn replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck, can image it will be tuff to switch over to AD as a Major right now. I know it has been done in the past so you never

  2. Military Spouse RN

    jeckrn replied to tortorRN's topic in Government, Military

    If you are speaking about a nursing license this it true, you only need to have an active license from any state. This is for any Federal agency (DOD,DOJ, VA, etc.) Also, most facilities are also...

  3. Starting Salary for VA LPN

    jeckrn replied to hcra19's topic in Government, Military

    Not always since your packet goes before a board and says what your grade and step will be. Alot depends on how bad they need to fill the position if they will negotiate. When there was a shortage...

  4. How much does GPA matter?

    jeckrn replied to redshott's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, your GPA can be a major factor. When boards meet in all of the services and there a lot more packets/records going before them then slots they find a cut off point of where not to look at the...

  5. Army precision courses

    jeckrn replied to cantaloupe2014's topic in Government, Military

    When I came on active duty I had the Perioperative Course Guarantee in my contract along withthe Loan Repayment. The course had a 1 year ADSO (active duty serviceobligation) and the loan repayment had...

  6. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    jeckrn replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    I do not believe that the results of the board are sent out via a MILSPER

  7. Starting Salary for VA LPN

    jeckrn replied to hcra19's topic in Government, Military

    Salaries at the VA vary depending on where the facility is located at. Generally VAsalaries start out on the low side for the area but over time end up beingbetter than what the local facilities are...

  8. Information about US Army Reserve Nurse Corps

    jeckrn replied to leekun2010's topic in Government, Military

    I dont belive that you would be paid for doing phase 1. There are courses that you will be required to do which are online and will not be paid for. One is the online portion of the Captians Career...

  9. Any military operating room nurses here?

    jeckrn replied to Robert631's topic in Government, Military

    As far as cirulating goes it is the same, just that you have other duties which you would not have as a civilian. In the military we do not have to worry about keeping track of the supplies we use in...

  10. Army Branch Transfer to ANC

    jeckrn replied to SycamoreGuy's topic in Government, Military

    If you do decide to transfer over to the Nurse Corp at least you will not have been a CPT for long. One of the things you need to look at what is the promotion rates to MAJ of both your present corp...

  11. Army Branch Transfer to ANC

    jeckrn replied to SycamoreGuy's topic in Government, Military

    I am not sure if you would have to go thru BOLC again. As like PA's your rank would be based on constructive credit. Not all PA's get to keep their rank. I know of 1 nurse who is in the PA program...

  12. Army Branch Transfer to ANC

    jeckrn replied to SycamoreGuy's topic in Government, Military

    Pasted below is from Army Regulation 140-10. From what I read you will need to apply for a new commission so I would contact a Healthcare Recruiter for further directions. Section I Transfer...

  13. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    jeckrn replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    I did not fill out my paperwork for the loan repayment until after I was accepted by the

  14. Army Nurse Corps FY2013

    jeckrn replied to AjaxAndronicus's topic in Government, Military

    I agree with Lunah, as long as you NCOER's are good you should not have any issues since they know that you can cut

  15. RN wants to join, but had a kidney removed. Is it impossible?

    jeckrn replied to yourmomisanurse's topic in Government, Military

    Per Army Regs a recruiter can not medically DQ you, can image it is the same for all services. But as nursespouse has stated they are the ones to schedule the MEPS

  16. Army National Guard: 68W as an LPN?

    jeckrn replied to Nurse_Of_All_Trades's topic in Government, Military

    The Army is changing the MOS for a LPN back to its own. From what my 68WM6's have told me it was to happen the first of this month. The new MOS for LPN's will be a 68C. Speak with your recruiter...

  17. Army Nurses Stationed / deployed

    jeckrn replied to leekun2010's topic in Government, Military

    First deployment 15 months with the Army Reserves and last one 6 months with Regular Army. From what the Nurse Corp Branch has stated in Captains Career Course all Nurse deployments will be the...

  18. Is the military hiring?

    jeckrn replied to super4's topic in Government, Military

    Linda is right you need to contact a Healthcare Recruiter. Right now most services are not taking new grads unless they paid for the

  19. Just accepted position at VA hospital! Some questions...

    jeckrn replied to punkhardcoreRN's topic in Government, Military

    Varies by VA, unit, &

  20. AECP Army FY 13 Candidate

    jeckrn replied to shmegan20's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats to all that were selected. Looking foward too seeing you all in the

  21. AECP Army FY 13 Candidate

    jeckrn replied to shmegan20's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck with Top

  22. VA hospital job offer

    jeckrn replied to VACallCenterRN's topic in Government, Military

    When I worked at the VA weekends were 25% & the federal government rate only has to pay 25% for working Sundays not Saturdays. But the VA included Saturdays in its payscale for shift

  23. Is the VetPro process required even if you have previously worked at the VA?

    jeckrn replied to RNewbie's topic in Government, Military

    but it will need to be upto date

  24. How old is "too old" to get commissioned?

    jeckrn replied to redshott's topic in Government, Military

    From what I understand you can come into any service in the medical field upto the age of 42 without prior service. This is because you must be able to complete 20 years of service (retirement)...

  25. benadryl inj, in anaphylaptic shock?

    jeckrn replied to 7feetunder's topic in Emergency

    I worked the ED for years and gave more Benadryl for allergic rx's then