jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. For all of you active duty folks ... VA disability advice

    jeckrn replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    When you make your claim list it even if you thing its nothing or never were treated for it. They will check for it when they do their exam. Unfortunately pain is not a cover

  2. moving to a different VA in another state

    jeckrn replied to monicalopezc95's topic in Government, Military

    Contact the nurse

  3. How Do You Deal with Burnout/Stress in the OR?

    jeckrn replied to lejohnson93's topic in Operating Room

    If the different ORs have the same issues so will the

  4. USPHS/CC vs. Civil Service

    jeckrn replied to JowinsRN's topic in Government, Military

    They do not recruit like the other services, you will have to do most of the

  5. Currently applying to AMEDD, many questions!

    jeckrn replied to flytRN13's topic in Government, Military

    Has your recruiter stated when the board meets? Plan on 60-90 days after before you hear anything. As far as switching it can be done but I can not tell you if you will be able to do it. The ability...

  6. Is this the standard for a FST (Military)

    jeckrn replied to ggoodman's topic in Operating Room

    By watching the first few minutes you can see that this is a training with students at a school house. By the hair and shirts they are SF medics learning how to do crachs. Yes, the tech should have...

  7. Do Hospitals Get Prestigious National Awards for Poor Nursing?

    jeckrn replied to d'cm's topic in General Nursing

    The Joint Commission only checks to see if you have the paperwork saying you give good care not if you are giving good care. This is the pretty much the same with all accrediting

  8. I'm in hell

    jeckrn replied to amiss8488's topic in Operating Room

    If it's as bad as you say give your 2 weeks notice and go back to your old

  9. Is this the standard for a FST (Military)

    jeckrn replied to ggoodman's topic in Operating Room

    Yes, this is where an FST (Forward Surgical Team)could preform surgery. You have to remember the role of an FST. They only get patients who would not make it back to a CSH (Combat Support Hospital)...

  10. International Nurse to join US military

    jeckrn replied to MynameisSam's topic in Government, Military

    This is from the goarmy.com website. "Requirements Active Duty Bachelor's degree in nursing from a program accredited by the*Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission...

  11. single parent navy nurse

    jeckrn replied to Loveeachday26's topic in Government, Military

    Yes you can. It will not be easy at times because of work and last minute demands. You will need to have a family care plan which states how your child/ren will be taken care of if you are deployed,...

  12. On-call criteria for Surgery nurses

    jeckrn replied to TTaylor123's topic in Operating Room

    Ask to see what law they are looking

  13. On-call criteria for Surgery nurses

    jeckrn replied to TTaylor123's topic in Operating Room

    I would ask to see the law were they are getting that information. I have heard of age discrimination but not reversed age discrimination. Just think there are some jobs which have mandatory...

  14. On-call criteria for Surgery nurses

    jeckrn replied to TTaylor123's topic in Operating Room

    Did they say why it was

  15. Army Reserve Reclassification Bonus

    jeckrn replied to burnetmw's topic in Government, Military

    From what I understand the bonus is still available for 66E's but like Pixie stated for how long. In order to qualify for a bonus for the periop bonus you must be CNOR

  16. Military Reserve Nurse

    jeckrn replied to kim_22's topic in Government, Military

    Where you live can rule out or in any service since they are located in every state. Depending on how far you are willing to travel for drill will make a

  17. Trauma 2 Hospital Question

    jeckrn replied to SurgicalNurse111's topic in Operating Room

    It all depends on where the hospital is on the level 2 scale. I have worked at 2 level 2 trauma centers; one was manned 24 hours a day and the other staff was on

  18. Do employers ever drug test on the spot at interviews?

    jeckrn replied to Nursey916's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Since pot is fat soluble it will take appox 30 days to get out of your system were other drugs around 72-96

  19. Medical Waiver Wait time

    jeckrn replied to Mbabs84's topic in Government, Military

    It all depends on what the waiver is for and the number of waivers they are

  20. AECP question

    jeckrn replied to fpemvjs's topic in Government, Military

    You need to speak with your career

  21. AECP question

    jeckrn replied to fpemvjs's topic in Government, Military

    A 68C is an enlisted MOS so no you will not get a commission. If you are talking about going the ACEP route you will earn your BSN then become a 2LT. There is an ADSO for using the ACEP

  22. Do I have to use the new retirement rules?

    jeckrn replied to Aluben's topic in Government, Military

    This is from the following website r/t the new retirement system. The way I read it you will have a choice of which retirement system you would like to be in....

  23. Do I have to use the new retirement rules?

    jeckrn replied to Aluben's topic in Government, Military

    I believe you still fall under the retirement rules from when you first

  24. VA Work Shifts

    jeckrn replied to OUxPhys's topic in Government, Military

    Depends on the posting. If its a short window they wait until the closing, a long window I do not believe they wait. No matter what it is not a fast

  25. What is a nice duty station for ICU nurse?

    jeckrn replied to PK_ICU RN's topic in Government, Military

    The question is what do you consider nice? There are many different duty locations for all the services. If you are expecting a high level ICU to work in they are limited in the military, most are...