jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. Army Nurse Wannabe

    jeckrn replied to baxgilter's topic in Government, Military

    I believe the new Army tattoo policy also does not allow tats above the

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

    jeckrn replied to Epona's topic in Operating Room

    I have a few questions about what happened to see if the SM was off base It sounds like you where scrubed in, is that correct? Did your preceptor leave before you? How many staff were left in the...

  3. I'm a pre nursing student who will be going into the military...

    jeckrn replied to aliaysonfire's topic in Government, Military

    -i would like to know one bsn program is better than another for getting into the military- i want to go the route of np rather than management eventually. no as long as it has the proper credentials,...

  4. Senior BSN student...husband enlisted, can I join as an officer?

    jeckrn replied to worf's topic in Government, Military

    -are there are certain number of candidates selected for the nurse corps, is it as competitive to get into as nursing school?yes, it is very compative right now to get in -can i graduate from school...

  5. Army nurse looking for a change......

    jeckrn replied to kjwestm6's topic in Government, Military

    Need to speak with a AGR recruiter and put in your packet. Do a online search about the AGR and you should find some info. Also go to HRC's website and look around, there should be some info....

  6. Civillian Navy Nurse Requirements??

    jeckrn replied to ilovemicrobiology's topic in Government, Military

    Since a diploma is considered less of a degree then a ADN. So that basicly says as long as you are a RN with 1 year of experience you are elgible to

  7. Civillian Navy Nurse Requirements??

    jeckrn replied to ilovemicrobiology's topic in Government, Military

    here is for a clinical nurse with the navy from usajobs.gov. basic qualification requirements:a. education: degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally...

  8. AF Nurses: Recruiters vs Reality.

    jeckrn replied to rndiver82's topic in Government, Military

    I doubt the the AF would be having a board if there was no slots available. How many slots I have no idea. The board should be very compative so your husband should still be looking at the Navy....

  9. Army Nurses: Please Give Me Your Guidance

    jeckrn replied to healthcarestudent's topic in Government, Military

    The Army Reserves will only accept BSN's at this time even if the web site is still saying they all you need is a

  10. Army new graduate board for FY2012

    jeckrn replied to Journeyman's topic in Government, Military

    The Army Reserves was the oly service which accepted ADN's in the past. Even thou it is still listed the last time I checked they will not even considered a ADN at this

  11. Divorced mom of 3 considering joining

    jeckrn replied to pearljammer's topic in Government, Military

    I do not believe that you would have to give up custody of your kids. There are plenty of single parents in the Army who have custody of their children. You would have to have a family care plan...

  12. Army Nurses: Please Give Me Your Guidance

    jeckrn replied to healthcarestudent's topic in Government, Military

    Should be CSH vs. CASH (combat support hospital) Agree with most of what KJwest wrote. When I recieived my reserve commission I had a ADN and completed my BSN while in the reserves which proves that...

  13. 2 Year Minimum for Active Duty RN

    jeckrn replied to Mslecia20's topic in Government, Military

    Where are you hearing this from? From what I have heard from high up in the Army Nurse Corps you need 2 years experience to obtain a direct commission and if you are a new grad you must be in some...

  14. age limit for army reserves

    jeckrn replied to Dielsh's topic in Government, Military

    When I was at Ft Sam last fall we had some one from manpower come and speak with us and that program was no longer available at that time. Things change but with the over strength right now I would...

  15. age limit for army reserves

    jeckrn replied to Dielsh's topic in Government, Military

    Sad to say but yes you are over the age limit. A couple of years ago it would not have been an issue for you as a CRNA to get a age waiver. Today I do not know if they would give you one. Contact a...

  16. Army Nursing

    jeckrn replied to aei09a's topic in Government, Military

    Getting into any course after 1 year will depend on your command. Some commands will make you wait 2 or 3 years from what I have read from other posters in the past. From personal experience I had...

  17. 66HM5 Question

    jeckrn replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    About 18 months after I

  18. 43 YO Nursing Student Wants to Join the Navy - Advice Plz

    jeckrn replied to srhancock's topic in Government, Military

    Even if you do make the age for the AF it still will be tough to get picked up because of the number of applicants. With that being said there is nothing work with trying because they just might say...

  19. VA New Employee ?

    jeckrn replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    The VA I worked at it was 12% for evenings &

  20. 66HM5 Question

    jeckrn replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    Ask the recruiter what is going on with the 66T nurse. Also, before I became a M5 I was assigned to the EMT section of 2 different Combat Support Hospitals. Most reserve units are still going use...

  21. 66HM5 Question

    jeckrn replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    This could be something to do with 66HM5 & 66H8A being converted to a 66T and they just might not be taking any M5's or 8A's in at this time. At one time I was a straight 66H in the reserves and...

  22. ROTC NURSE MISSION

    jeckrn replied to Mslecia20's topic in Government, Military

    and no, you are not too old. Right now going ROTC would be a good option if you want to go active since you would need 2 years experience as a RN to do direct

  23. Cilivian NP working on a military base

    jeckrn replied to danceluver's topic in Government, Military

    Yes civilian NP's are employeed at military facilities. It varies from facilitily to facility & service to service on what they are looking for in a NP. To find a position you need to look at...

  24. Can OR nurses move from OR?

    jeckrn replied to Amagoo's topic in Operating Room

    As a new grad you should start on a med-surg floor so you can build you basic nursing

  25. rules for military nursing -- disappointing :(

    jeckrn replied to RN_survivor's topic in Government, Military

    The drawdown has given the military the ability to be very selective at this time. I understand your frustrastion but there has to be some kind of baseline for