jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

EMT, ER, Homehealth, OR

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  1. 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

  2. I Cried At Work

    jeckrn replied to Guest 360983's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Of course not. This is not the same as the OP, no one will long down on you for crying when a family member

  3. Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    jeckrn replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The grass is not always greener in other professions. Alot of what I hear about being overworked, being treated as waitress is of of our own doing. Until the mind set of "its for the patient" ends we...

  4. Meeting with AF and Navy Recruiters

    jeckrn replied to chelauren's topic in Government, Military

    It all depends on what you want. Just because you are in the reserves does not mean you will not leave the states and vice veorifice not all active duty nurses leave the states. I serve with some...

  5. Nursing Boundaries...can I go feed my patients cats?

    jeckrn replied to srg4784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Check with your social work

  6. Meeting with AF and Navy Recruiters

    jeckrn replied to chelauren's topic in Government, Military

    Yes you can call him Chief _____ (last name) when you meet him. It is always good to use their rank when speaking with them, it is a sign of respect. Good questions to ask are. -how long will the...

  7. Navy Nurse

    jeckrn replied to SeattleRN25's topic in Government, Military

    sorry i could not answer your questions more but i was prior navy enlisted and now a army nurse corp officer. a navy nurse will be able to give more detailed answers your

  8. I Cried At Work

    jeckrn replied to Guest 360983's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry I have worked in a hospital and I agree with midlife, I have worked in hospitals for 14 years. RN's keep saying they want to be treated as a professional but in the same sentence say its ok not...

  9. I Cried At Work

    jeckrn replied to Guest 360983's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the other posters who say new grads should not be in the ED. I also believe they should not be in any specialized area since they do not have the basic skills down. In the ED you should...

  10. I'm an RN already, can I join?

    jeckrn replied to EricaSAFJAF's topic in Government, Military

    At this time you need to have a BSN in all services. Until about year ago you could join the Army Reserve with an ADN, but no longer. If you plan on joining after you get your BSN it would be best...

  11. looking into Army/Navy nursing and would love advice, info, etc!!

    jeckrn replied to nursc's topic in Government, Military

    rndiver has it right you have to have a BSN inorder to recieve your commission. Once you are within 12 months of graduation you can start the process to get your

  12. looking into Army/Navy nursing and would love advice, info, etc!!

    jeckrn replied to nursc's topic in Government, Military

    1. army vs. navy you need to speak with a health care recruiter from each service to see which one is the best fit for you. they both have pluses and misses. 2. money, loan repayment, etc...not just...

  13. Army: Active Duty vs. Reserves

    jeckrn replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Government, Military

    In the reserves you are assigned to a billet(job slot) once you get assigned to your unit which is before you go to BOLC. You will not lose that billet while you are in BOLC and as azariasRN has...

  14. Age Waivers

    jeckrn replied to StormRN's topic in Government, Military

    Did the email state what critical care areas by name or just

  15. Prior Service w/disability rating. Will it be a factor for Nurse Corps?

    jeckrn replied to Mintyfreshness23's topic in Government, Military

    It is very competitive right now to get into any service as a nurse so whatever you can do to make your self a more rounded person while you are in school will help. The experience that you get while...

  16. Joining as a nurse officer

    jeckrn replied to five_marshalls's topic in Government, Military

    Anything that is in you past which could effect your ability to recieve a security clearance can decrease your chances to get picked up. Bad credit is an area which can affect a security

  17. Prior Service w/disability rating. Will it be a factor for Nurse Corps?

    jeckrn replied to Mintyfreshness23's topic in Government, Military

    It will depend on what your disability is and what the RE code you were given. What you can or can not get a waiver for today might change by the time you complete your

  18. Age Waivers

    jeckrn replied to StormRN's topic in Government, Military

    From what I understand the Army is not offering the 2 year program at this

  19. Joining the Army Reserve Nurse Corps... Help me w/ pros and cons

    jeckrn replied to GetBehindtheBarn's topic in Government, Military

    Yes it

  20. 66HM5 Question

    jeckrn replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    Trauma nurse who works in the ED and ICU. A med/surg nurse is a 66H, Perioperative nurse 66E,

  21. DWI and taking the NCLEX..

    jeckrn replied to EricaSAFJAF's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Glad to see that things are working out for

  22. Is it possible to do this with a child?

    jeckrn replied to dcw132003's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, but it can be diffucult, even more diffucult then being a single mom in nursing

  23. Joining the Army Reserve Nurse Corps... Help me w/ pros and cons

    jeckrn replied to GetBehindtheBarn's topic in Government, Military

    Recruiting will never stop; there is always someone getting out, either they are retiring or at the end of their contract. By your post you will be looked at as a med/surg nurse since that is where...

  24. Ensign/Lieutenant relationships.

    jeckrn replied to Louise25's topic in Government, Military

    Rank is an issue here; he is an Field Grade officer and she is a Company Grade officer. The rule of thumb is 2 up/2 down which means a O-4 should not be dating a O-1. If your daughter is a O-2 and...

  25. When should I start thinking about Nurse Corps?

    jeckrn replied to Mintyfreshness23's topic in Government, Military

    The Army Reserves used to give out commissions with a ADN but they stopped that last year. So at this time there is no services which will make you an officer with a