jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. Civilian RN considering going military...

    jeckrn replied to AKRN907's topic in Government, Military

    no

  2. Civilian RN considering going military...

    jeckrn replied to AKRN907's topic in Government, Military

    Depending on where you work things will vary. For the most part you will work 7 12 hour shifts in a 2 week period if you are on a floor. Clinics 5 8-10 hour shifts per week. As far as pay for the...

  3. Army Nurse Corps or Air Force

    jeckrn replied to ALBURRISS's topic in Government, Military

    Each service has its pros and cons. You need to speak with a healthcare recruiter to see which one would be the best fit for you. With the drawdown of the services going ROTC is a good choice to...

  4. Army Reserve Experience

    jeckrn replied to leekun2010's topic in Government, Military

    When I went thru OBC no BOLC it was 2 weeks long for the Reserves. It is now different, there are past post which explain the new course. In the Reserves you are assigned to a unit which is close to...

  5. New Nurse/Old Attitude

    jeckrn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Could not agree more. Some schools even but it out that because they are getting a BSN they will be in management; so when they work on the floor they are upset. As far as old nursing doing it wrong...

  6. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    jeckrn replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    Unless things have changed in the last 3 years the Navy will only count the time you work after you have graduated with your BSN for constructive

  7. Can you go to a school with no prior experience and get your BSN?

    jeckrn replied to MHoldgrafer's topic in Government, Military

    The 91 Bravo is now a 68WM6 and will be changing to a 68C in the near

  8. Gel pad dispersive return electrode

    jeckrn replied to aliciaRNBSN's topic in Operating Room

    After working some very bloody trauma's overseas I do not know how you would use regular electrode pads on some of them. With how bloody these traumas were I would not want to drape dive and replace...

  9. Positioning question

    jeckrn replied to rnpedinights's topic in Operating Room

    Depending on where it is being placed depends on which side is used. If it is straight foward like under the feet we use it face up but if it has to go in gaps of the bed etc it can be rolled up, or...

  10. Have reached my limit.

    jeckrn replied to mamamiah's topic in Operating Room

    You need to speak with your NM about your concerns. Since you only work weekends you are out of site out of mine. As far as your NM knows you have no issues with working the doubles. Is OT...

  11. Injecting lidocaine into the neck

    jeckrn replied to RNtUamazing's topic in Operating Room

    One way is just ask the surgeon why he doesn't aspirate when he injects. But do it in a way that comes across is if you are trying to increase your knowledge. He might have a good reason why he is...

  12. Can you go to a school with no prior experience and get your BSN?

    jeckrn replied to MHoldgrafer's topic in Government, Military

    As the others have said, you do not need experience to obtain your BSN. Once you get in the Army there is a couple of options for you. One is to request to go to M6 school and become a 68WM6 which...

  13. Do i need a license to be a navy nurse?

    jeckrn replied to paulschwinn's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, it could be a big problem. You will need a waiver for that, it could be hard even going enlisted at this point with the downsizing. It never hurts to ask because if you don't the answer is...

  14. Do you let sales reps open items in your OR?

    jeckrn replied to rbs105's topic in Operating Room

    Another reason not to let reps open items on the field is that they make money for every item they sell. I have had reps try to sneek items onto the field so we would have to pay for

  15. Camp lejuene new grad first duty station

    jeckrn replied to njack017's topic in Government, Military

    It is part of the base and about 7 miles from the main area. That is one thing that makes the beach nice. Even durning the summer it is not crowded. If you walk to the end after a storm you will...

  16. Punching out within 6 minutes of shift end, anyone??

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

    Can understand punching out within 6 minutes if you are not working any OT for charting etc. I believe the reason for this is if the facility was reviewed years down the road how would anyone know if...

  17. Camp lejuene new grad first duty station

    jeckrn replied to njack017's topic in Government, Military

    On thing the Camp Lejueune has which you need to take advantage of is Onslow Beach. It is one of the best kept secrets on the east coast. It is a wonderful beach. If you have family coming down to...

  18. 5 minute Prone Float Navy

    jeckrn replied to 1spunky's topic in Government, Military

    It also helps to spread your arms & legs out to your

  19. Do i need a license to be a navy nurse?

    jeckrn replied to paulschwinn's topic in Government, Military

    Depending on way you can not get your license can come into play no matter what AOC you get in any of the

  20. Reserves/Guard Nursing w/ Perm Profile

    jeckrn replied to mmills63's topic in Government, Military

    But what stinks about the Navy is they will only count your time working after you have completed BSN towards constuctive

  21. Staying competitive for Navy Nurse Corps recruitment.

    jeckrn replied to 240zRN's topic in Government, Military

    Do sometime of volunteering in the community, Red Cross, Boy Scouts, Fire Dept. Etc. The one month on the package wont make much of a

  22. Staying competitive for Navy Nurse Corps recruitment.

    jeckrn replied to 240zRN's topic in Government, Military

    That is a tough call with the length of time the process takes and not wanting to short change an employer. Working for a paycheck vs volunteering will look better in your package. Ask your...

  23. Staying competitive for Navy Nurse Corps recruitment.

    jeckrn replied to 240zRN's topic in Government, Military

    that is not what i took from it when i went on military leave. probation can be extended once you come back from military leave, but can not be used againist you. if you are applying to the board...

  24. Staying competitive for Navy Nurse Corps recruitment.

    jeckrn replied to 240zRN's topic in Government, Military

    If you take the Texas job and then get accepted by the Navy you do not resign your position there but take Military Leave. This holds your spot as if you are working there for up to 5 years. By...

  25. RN-BSN Online For Air Force or Navy?

    jeckrn replied to JustADream's topic in Government, Military

    If the program has the accredition all the services will accept it. Check the services websites to see which accredition they accept. I did a RN-BSN which did not have any clinicals and I am an Army...