jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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

    jeckrn replied to GetBehindtheBarn's topic in Government, Military

    Commisary a pro but not the PX so much anymore. The PX used to be a good place to shop but now its only good for the tax free shopping. I remember when gas was 15-20 cents cheaper a gallon on post...

  2. Will military recognize float pool?

    jeckrn replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    I work in the OR since I came on active duty so hard to say about the ratio. But what I have seen is that RN's in the Army where I am stationed have a more managable patient load then the private...

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

    jeckrn replied to GetBehindtheBarn's topic in Government, Military

    I am active now but spent 7 years in the Army Reserve. Some Pros is the extra income for not having to work too hard; get to meet new people, travel to places and do things that you would not...

  4. Will military recognize float pool?

    jeckrn replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    All total I have been in 24 years between, active & reserves; Navy & Army; enlisted & officer. Depending on where you are stationed would depend if you are better off living on or off...

  5. ADN RN working on BSN

    jeckrn replied to khrn's topic in Government, Military

    From what I understand there will not be any openings in any service until the next fiscal year from what I have read by others looking to join. This also includes the USPHS which stopped taking...

  6. Will military recognize float pool?

    jeckrn replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    I am still in. Getting your CCRN would be a plus, anything which can give you a heads up on others will help. Right now it is very compative to join. Community service also looks good on your...

  7. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    jeckrn replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

    Each service has its own benefits while in school. Once you graduate all the benefits are the same. The only difference would be a signing bonus which varies by service. What you need to do is...

  8. Will military recognize float pool?

    jeckrn replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Before the interview see if you can get documentation for how many hours you worked in a critical care area from your

  9. Where to go from Circulating?

    jeckrn replied to Jgruber215's topic in Operating Room

    As you can more experience in the OR the amount of running will be decreased and the demand is not so diffucult. You will use the old saying "work smarter not harder". Just like RN's work until they...

  10. ChloraPrep Allergies?

    jeckrn replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Operating Room

    We use Chloraprep on 90% of our cases and have not seen or heard about any reactions. ALso no problem with the Ioban peeling. Not sure why some hospitals have issues and others dont. I had recent...

  11. Will working as a stripper affect my Air Force nursing potential?

    jeckrn replied to JustMeWhoeverThatIs's topic in Government, Military

    Lying about your employment or anything else will diffently affect your ability to obtain your security clearance and without that you will not get

  12. Will working as a stripper affect my Air Force nursing potential?

    jeckrn replied to JustMeWhoeverThatIs's topic in Government, Military

    Could affect your secrutiy clearance & if it does you will not be able to join. You will need to speak with a Health Care recruiter about

  13. Double gloving?

    jeckrn replied to NursePaul70's topic in Operating Room

    Your facility still has latex gloves? They need to look into getting rid of them and getting the proper latex free ones, not the first ones that came out. My facility does not have any lates gloves...

  14. "I don't need a scrub nurse for this case"...

    jeckrn replied to ORgoodie's topic in Operating Room

    I agree with nurseboudin about not doing the case. If something goes wrong who is going to get blamed; you the nurse for allowing the resident to set something up wrong etc. The surgeon will be...

  15. Can my DON legally do this to me????

    jeckrn replied to kjwestm6's topic in Government, Military

    To an extent they can but they can not make you change your position which cost you money. They can not make you work the days you missed because of drill. It is your right to take those days off...

  16. Military Nursing Questions Answered

    jeckrn replied to navyman7's topic in Government, Military

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  17. Can my DON legally do this to me????

    jeckrn replied to kjwestm6's topic in Government, Military

    Also look in EGSR they are a good resource

  18. RN with experience, but no BSN

    jeckrn replied to Maevish's topic in Government, Military

    The position with the Navy would be for a civilian position. For all services have to your BSN to become an officer. If you have taken an ASVAB you have been talking to a enlisted recruiter and if...

  19. Can my DON legally do this to me????

    jeckrn replied to kjwestm6's topic in Government, Military

    She can no legally do it if she states that it is because of your reserve duty. If she states that she is reassigning you for other reason she can do that depending on what your employee handbook...

  20. ADN RN working on BSN

    jeckrn replied to khrn's topic in Government, Military

    The Army & Air Force will accept your ADN time but the Navy will only count your BSN at least for constructive

  21. Army Nurse Wannabe

    jeckrn replied to baxgilter's topic in Government, Military

    I pulled that off line last night from APD. WHich is typical for the AR's not always having the changes listed in them. But I do see it going back to no tat's on the neck. When the change happens...

  22. Army Nurse Wannabe

    jeckrn replied to baxgilter's topic in Government, Military

    this is from ar 670-1 1-8. hair and fingernail standards and grooming policies e. tattoo policy (1) tattoos or brands anywhere on the head, face, and neck above the class a uniform collar are...

  23. Army Nurse Wannabe

    jeckrn replied to baxgilter's topic in Government, Military

    i just found this policy from the following website. not sure of the date. [color=#388222]www.usarec.army.mil/hq/recruiter/downloads/tattoo%20policy.doc tattoo policy 1. mustnot have any...

  24. Army Nurse Wannabe

    jeckrn replied to baxgilter's topic in Government, Military

    There has been talk about changing the above the neck tattoos from the new SGM of the Army. Not sure if the change is in effect

  25. Some OR nurses need to get a grip... really!

    jeckrn replied to Epona's topic in Operating Room

    It sure sounds like se does not like you. I agree if you had any issues about the BR it should have surfaced by