jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. Getting on a Military base

    jeckrn replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    That is all you should need. Call the base security office before you go to find out exactly what you need. See you at Ft. S. in

  2. Parents.....URRGGHHH

    jeckrn replied to BrownBoiRN's topic in Government, Military

    How close do you live from your mother? If you see her often she might be afraid that she will not see you as much as she does now. If that is the case she might be this way no matter what job you...

  3. Clueless New Grad RN interested in Miltary Nursing

    jeckrn replied to falonzo's topic in Government, Military

  4. 68Wm6

    jeckrn replied to lanceeessse's topic in Government, Military

    When I was deployed to Kosovo the 68WM6's worked in the

  5. Any older nurses joining up?

    jeckrn replied to mickey1172's topic in Government, Military

    Switched from reserves to AD at age 46. Since you have the 8 years of AD already your age limit should be 50. I have seen a few nurses in the Army who joined later in life. I recently completed a...

  6. job before May COT

    jeckrn replied to mt_nurse's topic in Government, Military

    Be up front with them about this. If you think about it, you would either be still on orientation or just completing it by the end of April. Understand the problem if you need the

  7. Army Reserves Nurse vs Active Duty

    jeckrn replied to QTNurseBSN's topic in Government, Military

    You can use the same recruiter since they recruit both reserve & AD. So if he is on top of it again it should go smoothly and only take 6 months or less. As far as looking for the school I am...

  8. Army Reserves Nurse vs Active Duty

    jeckrn replied to QTNurseBSN's topic in Government, Military

    if you plan on going on active duty next year contact a healthcare recruiter asap to get the paperwork started. if you have the course written into your contract, mine had the class that i was going...

  9. Switching from Reserve to AD

    jeckrn replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Government, Military

    I went from reserves to AD. Had to do the whole process all over. Not sure how much you would have to do if you switch within 2 years. Can not answer about the contract stuff, some programs you...

  10. Army Reserves

    jeckrn replied to Andrew, RN's topic in Government, Military

    The Army does recongnize LPN'S they carry the MOS of 68WM6, a medic is a

  11. How long did it take you?

    jeckrn replied to oneflyLPN's topic in Government, Military

    cna not answer about the military but the VA is 60 days min. So if they hire like them plan on at least that

  12. Army Reserve Nursing

    jeckrn replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    It would be easier to obtain your RN while in the reserves then active. I earned by ADN while I was enlisted in the Navy Reserves then my BSN as a officer in the Army Reserves. If you are using STRAP...

  13. VA nurses, what time is your largest med pass?

    jeckrn replied to twokidsmom,rn's topic in Government, Military

    Sounds like you work on a long term care

  14. What is it like being an Active Duty Nurse?

    jeckrn replied to PEK93RT's topic in Government, Military

    Since you will have over a year experience before you go on active duty there is the possiblity to have the course guarantee written into your contract. It can be done since I had it written into...

  15. Army Reserve Nursing

    jeckrn replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    As far as having the STRAP in your contract you will need to speak with a recruiter. Also what needs to be in your contract is that you will be a M6 not a straight 68W, terms that you will serve as a...

  16. Army Reserve Nursing

    jeckrn replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    You can go in as a 68WM6 (LPN) once you pass your NCLEX. Do not know if you have to have any experience first thou, will have to talk with a recruiter first. The process for joining the military as a...

  17. Jumping through AF hoops...

    jeckrn replied to aura_of_laura's topic in Government, Military

  18. Jumping through AF hoops...

    jeckrn replied to aura_of_laura's topic in Government, Military

    Can not agree with all of your assessment of the military. As a member with 20+ years seeing a leader like what you have written is a poor leader. Yes, you have to be patient, flexible and support...

  19. AIr force reserve rank

    jeckrn replied to nursekat43's topic in Government, Military

    Did the contract state you where going to be a O-3 or did it say per AF form # whatever. Depending on how it is written will depend what you will be able to do about it. See about talking with a JAG...

  20. Army Reserve RN, Rank vs Experience vs Prior Service question(s)

    jeckrn replied to MedCop's topic in Government, Military

    can tell you have been out for a while since 91b is no a

  21. AIr force reserve rank

    jeckrn replied to nursekat43's topic in Government, Military

    I believe working in long term care along with a couple of other areas are not counted towards contructive

  22. IMA nurse mobilized

    jeckrn replied to jbrecon2's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, you will recieve BAH aslong as you have a mortgage, lease on your resident back in NJ. At least that is the way it was when I was moblilized back in '06, but as with everything things change....

  23. IMA nurse mobilized

    jeckrn replied to jbrecon2's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, you will get per-diem for housing & food. Depending on where you live you can cover your housing and make a little extra or you can end up spending up more then your per-diem. You need to...

  24. when does the active duty start?

    jeckrn replied to coco2010's topic in Government, Military

    Do you have the ICU course guarantee in your contract? If it is not in writing you might not get it, but the Army will attempt to get you what you want. The 1 year ADSO for the course is concurrent...

  25. Thinking about VA nursing

    jeckrn replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Government, Military

    I agree with faraway, I worked for a VA for 4 years. I worked in the ER so I did see a far amount of mental health issues, but I would not say much more then at one community hospital I worked at....