jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. working on a military base

    jeckrn replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Government, Military

    Fort Drum does not have a hospital, it has clinics. If you want to work in a hospital you will need to work in Watertown. Since FT Drum is out in the middle of no where there are not many positions...

  2. Heated debate between civilian ED RN and FMF Hospital Corpsman.

    jeckrn replied to testing109's topic in Government, Military

    As both a former FMF Corpsman and ED RN I can see both sides. This is a common arguement between paramedics and RN's. The big thing is the a HM(FMF) is taught how and the RN is taught why something is...

  3. Can LVN's join the military?

    jeckrn replied to hcfairy's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, but not as a officer. LVNS/LPNS can enlist into the armed services. If you want to be with the Marines you will have to enlist in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman. This is because the Marines...

  4. VA, differential, relocation, pay w/experience, and retirement

    jeckrn replied to stepaukob's topic in Government, Military

    Is this a state or federal vets home. If its a federal VA it has a standard pension plan along with TSP which is a 401K type of

  5. Army Nurse

    jeckrn replied to shameronc's topic in Government, Military

    varies on what unit you are with and the amount of training they do. you can plan on pcsing(changing duty stations) every 3 years. you can request this to pcs after 2 years and you can also request...

  6. Age limits/requirements

    jeckrn replied to AOX4RN's topic in Government, Military

    When I switched from Army Reserves to active Army last year it was not a problem. I also spoke with AF & Navy and both said it would not be a problem. It can be a hassle since you have to do most...

  7. Purchasing a home off base

    jeckrn replied to AFFam's topic in Government, Military

    The reason you need to contact base housing first is that some bases have open units for your husbands rank & family size. What can happen if you do not go thru them and there is available...

  8. Age limits/requirements

    jeckrn replied to AOX4RN's topic in Government, Military

    Most be a state by

  9. New Fiscal Year Decisions

    jeckrn replied to New1LT's topic in Government, Military

    yes it can be a very confusing joining the

  10. Is there any shortage of military nurses?

    jeckrn replied to sholtzma's topic in Government, Military

    As of today I would say there is not a shortage of nurses in the military. That does not mean there will not be when you complete your BSN. Because of your age I would start talking with them about...

  11. Changing AOC Question

    jeckrn replied to ttanderson05's topic in Government, Military

    Does not suprise me about the loss in rank. From what I understand when changing to AMEDD you will recieve 1/2 of your time as a officer. So you should come in as a 1LT. Once you get commisioned...

  12. Age limits/requirements

    jeckrn replied to AOX4RN's topic in Government, Military

    Sounds like you were thinking of US Public Health service which is a uniform service. As far as having a ADN only the Army Reserve will accept them and then only a limited

  13. New Fiscal Year Decisions

    jeckrn replied to New1LT's topic in Government, Military

    Sounds good in theory since recruiters do not want to put in a lot of work on a packet only to have it rejected. Since they do not only recruit nurses they can focus more on the other professionals...

  14. Advice needed

    jeckrn replied to deftonez188's topic in Government, Military

    Is it you do not like the work or you do not like where you work? Military nursing is like civilian nursing in that there are some locations which are great to work and others that are

  15. Do Army National Guard nurses get deployed?

    jeckrn replied to jallen5's topic in Government, Military

    Yes you can deploy, anyone in any of the services can be deployed. I do not know of many NG nurses who have deployed I have only seen & heard of regular AD nurses and reserve nurse's being...

  16. Question about orders and TMO

    jeckrn replied to AFFam's topic in Government, Military

    When does DH leave for

  17. Pregnant on 2 year probationary period

    jeckrn replied to theVaway's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, It can take as long or longer to transfer as it does to get

  18. Army reserve nurse

    jeckrn replied to roscoenurse's topic in Government, Military

    No it would not be. Just cause has it

  19. Navy Reserve Nursing

    jeckrn replied to orchid02's topic in Government, Military

  20. ASN wants Military Nurse

    jeckrn replied to shescoolie's topic in Government, Military

    If you go on active duty you will have 3 plus years as a RN you could ask for one of the career courses in the Army. Not sure about the other services thou. You can look into the Army Reserves once...

  21. Army Nurse Corps

    jeckrn replied to elumine's topic in Government, Military

    Your post sounds like alot of post on this site. Not only do they recruit nurses but other healthcare professionals. Since there are plenty of nurse applicants they could be spending their time...

  22. Please give me Pros and Cons of being an Army Nurse

    jeckrn replied to cuttiepie79's topic in Government, Military

    MEDCENs are your bigger hospitals where MEDDACs are your smaller community

  23. Relocating with family questions (AF nurses)

    jeckrn replied to AFFam's topic in Government, Military

    Your husband needs to speak with the Transportation people to see what your options are. Not sure where they are located at in your area. Hopefully the recruiter will know. If not go to a reserve...

  24. ADN Army Reserve or BSN Army Reserve

    jeckrn replied to Shijo's topic in Government, Military

    Agree

  25. Civilian Nurse on base in Germany?

    jeckrn replied to MrsCannibal's topic in Government, Military

    Also remember that there a SOFA agreements with the host country which spell out how jobs are made available. When I was in Germany most jobs had to be made available for the Germans before they could...