jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. Relocating with family questions (AF nurses)

    jeckrn replied to AFFam's topic in Government, Military

    Even if your son is not added right away a claim can be refiled with Tricare once you are enrolled in DEERS. As far as rent, lights etc. you will have it when you are with your husband unless you are...

  2. ADN Army Reserve or BSN Army Reserve

    jeckrn replied to Shijo's topic in Government, Military

    Because you have already gone thru it and understand the pace of how the military

  3. Any opportunities for civilian volunteer nurses?

    jeckrn replied to satyadhi's topic in Government, Military

    You would need to contact the volunteer

  4. ADN Army Reserve or BSN Army Reserve

    jeckrn replied to Shijo's topic in Government, Military

    As long as you did not have any issues while you were enlisted there should be no problems. In fact you have a better chance then someone without any prior service. Your husband should be able to...

  5. Reservists and Reemployment

    jeckrn replied to larry v's topic in Government, Military

    if the hospital has a union see what their position is about having positions changed. also find out what other reservist from the hospital have gone thru and see what the past practices

  6. ADN Army Reserve or BSN Army Reserve

    jeckrn replied to Shijo's topic in Government, Military

    Since your husband is a officer recruiter with the Marines have him talk with one of the Army healthcare recruiters for some

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

    jeckrn replied to cuttiepie79's topic in Government, Military

    I love it. Like with every job there is pros & cons. Some of the pros are the benefits, travel, and experiences. Some of the cons are the travel, hours that you can work sometimes etc. If you...

  8. LTC RN to military

    jeckrn replied to GHOT-Anes's topic in Government, Military

    From what I understand LTC will not count towards constructive credit for the Army or the Navy. Not sure about the AF. There is no reason why you should not be able to transition to a military nurse...

  9. Considering army nursing

    jeckrn replied to mackenzie34's topic in Government, Military

    hope this helps a

  10. Relocating with family questions (AF nurses)

    jeckrn replied to AFFam's topic in Government, Military

    One reason that he has to wait until after COT to sign up for housing is there is always a slight chance that his orders could change. This is the same in all services but from what I understand only...

  11. Family nurse practitioner

    jeckrn replied to lizard7008's topic in Government, Military

    Do not speak with any recruiter (ie enlisted) other then a Healthcare recruiter unless you are asking them how to get ahold of the HC

  12. Army reserve

    jeckrn replied to TiffanyRN!!'s topic in Government, Military

    the basic commentment is 1 weekend a month & 2 weeks a year. but other then that each unit and what you want to do in those units vary. there is always the risk of being mobilized in each...

  13. RN wanting to join Military Need Advice

    jeckrn replied to ShapeShifterBM's topic in Government, Military

    The military CRNA school is ranked #2 in the country. If you go this route plan on look days once you get to clinicals. I work with some new grads from the program and they say that you will be...

  14. RN wanting to join Military Need Advice

    jeckrn replied to ShapeShifterBM's topic in Government, Military

    hopes this helps

  15. Unmotivated recruiter???

    jeckrn replied to traumaowl's topic in Government, Military

    do not know if the army is only looking at nurses in november or not. if they are and you still do not meet the weight standards and need a waiver your recruiter is going to spend her time on someone...

  16. Anyone working in a VA outpatient clinic?

    jeckrn replied to Spoiled1's topic in Government, Military

    Working in a CBOC you will use the same skills as if you are working in a Doctors office, which a CBOC is. As with any area of nursing you will use some skills and not others. Some skills are...

  17. Joining as a nurse with children

    jeckrn replied to stacy8155's topic in Government, Military

    hopes this helps a

  18. Army Critical Care Questions

    jeckrn replied to cna to crna2b's topic in Government, Military

    They try to send you between 1-2 years after you come on active duty. It all depends on the needs of the hospital and if they can spare you during that time frame. Also during your 1st year once you...

  19. Army Nurse Corps - Airborne school?

    jeckrn replied to forwaters's topic in Government, Military

    In a 20 person FST there are 3 nurse slots. A 66HM5- ER nurse, 66H8A- ICU nurse, & a 66E- Perioperative nurse. As far as your career from what I understand it does not mean much difference then...

  20. Navy Nurse and Tattoos???

    jeckrn replied to fortej1's topic in Government, Military

    For the most part for all services the tatoos can not be visible on the neck, face, hands. Also they can not be racist, in poor taste etc. Each service does have its own

  21. Army Nurse Corps - Airborne school?

    jeckrn replied to forwaters's topic in Government, Military

    most commands will not send you to airborne school. there are limited slots for nurses in airborne billets. most of these are assigned to fst's. to be in one of these slots you need to be a er, or,...

  22. College Loans/Future Education/Salary questions

    jeckrn replied to Gazi's topic in Government, Military

    also see earlier post from

  23. College Loans/Future Education/Salary questions

    jeckrn replied to Gazi's topic in Government, Military

    the commissaries you pay a 5% surcharge on your purchases before taking off coupons. but for the most part you will still be saving 30%. the exchanges you need to be careful what you buy. some...

  24. College Loans/Future Education/Salary questions

    jeckrn replied to Gazi's topic in Government, Military

    each year the army allows x number of nurses attend graduate school as their job. the exact number depends on the needs at the time and what typed of program you apply for. a example is crna they had...

  25. College Loans/Future Education/Salary questions

    jeckrn replied to Gazi's topic in Government, Military

    BAH is your housing allowance which varies by location. BAS is your food allowance around $220 a