jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. Some questions about the Army Reserve Nursing Corps

    jeckrn replied to 84Nozzle's topic in Government, Military

    From what I had heard from a Colonel from recruiting that the Reserves are no longer taking

  2. Navy RN

    jeckrn replied to Student nurse SB's topic in Government, Military

    All initial commitments for everyone is 8 years. Which can be fulfilled either on active duty or in the reserves. How many years on active depends on the program you get assessed on and how long you...

  3. VA Travel Nurse Corp

    jeckrn replied to fancyhen's topic in Government, Military

    Since you have worked for the government for 22 years the process at the VA should not suprise you. When I was working at the VA and looked into the travel when it first came out and it was very...

  4. Prior Service 11B to Reserve/Guard RN

    jeckrn replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    Around the same number where assessed for reserves as

  5. Prior Service 11B to Reserve/Guard RN

    jeckrn replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    If you go active you will go to a active base and not stay with the local reserve unit. The active duty folks who are with the reserve units are AGR (active guard & reserve) and have served on...

  6. Prior Service 11B to Reserve/Guard RN

    jeckrn replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    Unless things have changed in the last 2 years you do not have to find a unit with a slot. You only have to be picked up by the board. If there is no billet for you locally you will be assigned to...

  7. Prior Service 11B to Reserve/Guard RN

    jeckrn replied to NickG's topic in Government, Military

    For the Reserves did you try goarmy.com and then look under officer, nurse for a healthcare recruiter. Yes it does take time on the officer side to get in compared to the enlisted side. The Guard...

  8. New Army Nurse!

    jeckrn replied to teddy4987's topic in Government, Military

    Take it from a old man who used to hate to run, you can do it. The more you do it the more you will enjoy it as long as you do not make it a "I have to do it"

  9. military nurse tips

    jeckrn replied to nora_11's topic in Government, Military

    If you want to be a nurse in the military you will need to get your BSN. There is no way around that. If you enlist for the GI Bill, TA etc. you can try to become a 68WM6 in the Army which is a LPN....

  10. Army Direct Commission FY12

    jeckrn replied to nurseprc's topic in Government, Military

    keep at it, in the end it will be worth

  11. DOD Nursing?

    jeckrn replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Government, Military

    You will need to become a RN

  12. Army Direct Commission FY12

    jeckrn replied to nurseprc's topic in Government, Military

    Did the same route 2 years ago. Not sure of the changes other then needing 2 years of

  13. Army Direct Commission FY12

    jeckrn replied to nurseprc's topic in Government, Military

    You learn as you go. It will be about 2-3 months after you are selected by the board you will recieve orders to your unit. Once you start drilling your unit will put you in for

  14. critical care nurse in the army

    jeckrn replied to PavementRN's topic in Government, Military

    First of all you will be commissioned not enlist. As of right now you need 2 years of experience in order to go on active duty. In the future there will only be a Trauma nurse course. The first class...

  15. Army Reserve TIG Question

    jeckrn replied to Scooty Puff Jr's topic in Government, Military

    How much constructive credit did they give you? Since the board meets around the first of the year you will not be going to the FY 12 CPT board. Which means you are looking at the FY 13 or 14 board...

  16. VA Nurses***

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

    At any federal hospital, nursing home etc. you only need to have a active license, it does not matter which state. It does not have to be the one where the facility is at. If your LPN is from WA it...

  17. Anyone get an Officer Comission with a useless Bachelor's?

    jeckrn replied to Dre2416's topic in Government, Military

    The Army Reserves is no longer giving commissions for ADN's even thou it is still listed as a option. You only be considered if you have BSN. The AF & Navy also will only accept

  18. New Grad Interviewing for Pre-op position. Any Advice?

    jeckrn replied to OneOfTheGoodGuys's topic in Operating Room

    Good for you, glad to here you are happy. This just shows all the different areas of nursing that are out there that most of us do not think about. As far as the graveyard comment its because...

  19. What attributes do you need as a OR nurse

    jeckrn replied to dinhm17's topic in Operating Room

    attention to detail, almost being

  20. VA Nurses***

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

    It was over 6 years ago so I believe it was about 3-4 months after I put in my application until I started. The process is a little different now and I have heard that it takes a little longer. A lot...

  21. VA Nurses***

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

    Yes you can start using your benefits right away. OT depends on the unit. The health insurance is a little expense, the government pays 75% of the cost. But, you have many insurance plans to choose...

  22. VA Nurses***

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

    No call offs which saves your vacation for when you want to take

  23. Anyone get an Officer Comission with a useless Bachelor's?

    jeckrn replied to Dre2416's topic in Government, Military

    Same with the Army, it must be a BSN. I believe it is also the same for the

  24. Pre-OP Patient Interview

    jeckrn replied to mondragon's topic in Operating Room

    for the most part I ask the same but a couple that I also ask since I work in a military hospital is if they have PTSD, anxiety etc. along with if they have been in combat. I also have them explain...

  25. ?s Benefits-Reserve vs Active Duty (BSN)

    jeckrn replied to wildcatRNBSN2010's topic in Government, Military

    i will try to answer some of your questions.[ quote=wildcatrnbsn2010;5619421]hello all! :nurse: so...i have a lot of questions regarding joining the navy or army nurse corps (reserves or active duty)...