jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. Clipping hair

    jeckrn replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Operating Room

    We do both depending on the area of the

  2. Wanting to go to Germany

    jeckrn replied to thefrenchfrys's topic in Government, Military

    Your chances are good, it all depends on the need at the time you are up for

  3. Different Branches

    jeckrn replied to Erik_M's topic in Government, Military

    There are very few sea billets in the Navy. Generally they are for LCDR's or CDR's (O4 & O5's) with ICU experience. Some nurses will get deployed on the Hospital ships the Mercy or the

  4. Different Branches

    jeckrn replied to Erik_M's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, there are differences in each service. What you need to do is speak with a healthcare recruiter to find out which service, (Army, AF, Navy) would be the best fit for you. Do not speak with the...

  5. ADN RN working on BSN

    jeckrn replied to khrn's topic in Government, Military

    A waiver is possible but with the drawn down it might not happen since there is more applicants then positions. But as the say going the answer is always no if you do not ask. With that being said...

  6. Enlisting or BSN

    jeckrn replied to jls2003's topic in Government, Military

    No, its not too bad working as a HM while in the reserves while you are a RN. I did it for several years, it all depends on what your goals are. As far as having to wait until your contract is up...

  7. wife worried, hope I can help her

    jeckrn replied to nursespouse's topic in Government, Military

  8. wife worried, hope I can help her

    jeckrn replied to nursespouse's topic in Government, Military

    I was a working RN when I completed my BSN and the school wrote a letter of stating when I was to graduate. Being that she is certified and a great GPA she should be very compative. When she comes...

  9. wife worried, hope I can help her

    jeckrn replied to nursespouse's topic in Government, Military

    Not sure by your post, are you going to the board this fall or have you already been picked up and going to OBLC in the

  10. wife worried, hope I can help her

    jeckrn replied to nursespouse's topic in Government, Military

    When I applied for the ANC I still had 6 months to go before graduation and the board meet 4 months before. I had no issue and was picked up. Your wifes experience will make her compative for the...

  11. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    jeckrn replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    If you want to get attached to the Marines as for a FSSG unit, they do have a have some RN's in them. I was assigned to a Collecting and Clearing company back when I was enlisted and we had RN's with...

  12. Questions after commissioning

    jeckrn replied to leekun2010's topic in Government, Military

    It took me 2 months before I got my orders for the reserves. I was not scheduled for BOLC, OBC back then, until I started drilling. In the reserves you do not have to go to BOLC before you drill...

  13. Enlisting or BSN

    jeckrn replied to jls2003's topic in Government, Military

    I would go reserves. If you go active you might not be picked up for a commission due to the drawn down. At least if you go reserves for TA etc. you will still be able to work as a RN when you are...

  14. Paramedics rank higher than LPNs?

    jeckrn replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree Paramedics do not get paid enough. But if they filled all the areas that were covered by vollies the pay would be even less due to the decrease in call volume. Sounds like a common IAFF post...

  15. Paramedics rank higher than LPNs?

    jeckrn replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As far as EMT's giving medications they give them under standard orders. Nurse can give medications under standard orders

  16. FY2013 ANC boards?

    jeckrn replied to shighsmith's topic in Government, Military

    Either way that is a low number. Back in FY09 they took in 1000 nurses each for active and

  17. Paramedics rank higher than LPNs?

    jeckrn replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One is certified the other is licensed that is the difference. One has more work options then the other because of their status. Each has its pluses and misses on what they can and can't do. As...

  18. FY2013 ANC boards?

    jeckrn replied to shighsmith's topic in Government, Military

    It has been posted by several different nurses who are apply to the ANC that they have been told there will only be one board in FY13. Along with this one board they are only selecting as little as...

  19. chloroprep.. good after sponge touches something else?

    jeckrn replied to scrubs83's topic in Operating Room

    You did the right thing. Just shows what residents are not

  20. Army new graduate board for FY2012

    jeckrn replied to Journeyman's topic in Government, Military

    the recruiters do not have to sell the position to get you in since there is more applicants then positions. recruiters are sales people trying to sell you a career. you will need to speak with a...

  21. Army reserve and active duty committment

    jeckrn replied to leekun2010's topic in Government, Military

    All initial contracts for the military are for 8 years, no matter which service or status, active or reserves. Most active duty contracts have a 3 year active duty commitment followed by 5 years of...

  22. Camp lejuene new grad first duty station

    jeckrn replied to njack017's topic in Government, Military

    It is not nicked named 29 stumps for nothing. It is a big desert sandbox, no green

  23. Scope of Practice

    jeckrn replied to uptoolateagain's topic in Government, Military

    Lunah has it right contact your state BON since Army MTF go by the rules for the state they are in. Also, I have worked in 4 states and every state the RN has to complete the first assessment, not...

  24. Civilian RN considering going military...

    jeckrn replied to AKRN907's topic in Government, Military

    When I came on to active part of my contract was the perioperative school. The Army's perioperative course is 16 weeks long. I like the OR, nice only taking care of 1 patient at a time, not having...

  25. AECP Army FY 13 Candidate

    jeckrn replied to shmegan20's topic in Government, Military

    I do not know the offical number but talking with one of my techs who apply the number is around 20-25 if his info is right. I also heard that the number was going to be less then last year from some...