jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. army with previous nursing experience

    jeckrn replied to Lindzh's topic in Government, Military

    time spent working as a adn will count for your time in grade for the army. as for the navy only the time after you have completed your bsn. not sure of the af, but i think it does

  2. Army Nursing Board

    jeckrn replied to BrownBoiRN's topic in Government, Military

    20+ year member of the Army & Navy and yes I have seen much of this. But still believe this is part of the process only that the big green mechine only made it

  3. Army Nursing Board

    jeckrn replied to BrownBoiRN's topic in Government, Military

    I believe part of the frustration is part of the process to see if you really want to join or if you are just appling on a

  4. Anyone graduating nursing school in May 2010 and going Active duty (army)?

    jeckrn replied to Renee4christ's topic in Government, Military

    After reading different post it appears that most of the slots for FY10 are filled. If you graduate in May 2010 and put in your package now you could leave in Oct 2010 which is the start of FY11....

  5. Too late for boards

    jeckrn replied to MyHopeIsUnchanged's topic in Government, Military

    firefiter is right, that way your paperwork will be ready for when the boards meet again. If there is no change in the economy it will be best to be on the first board for

  6. OBLC in feb-march

    jeckrn replied to pattyrn376's topic in Government, Military

    My orders stated that I have a 3 year duty obligation, but didn't really say at Ft. Stewart but the way it is written would make you think that it is for 3

  7. OBLC in feb-march

    jeckrn replied to pattyrn376's topic in Government, Military

    Almost done, graduate from my course on Dec. 17th, return to RH around X-mas. Will keep you informed of anything once I get back to Ft. Stewart, haven't been there since August. March will be here...

  8. OBLC in feb-march

    jeckrn replied to pattyrn376's topic in Government, Military

    I went thru the reserve OBC back in 04 and we where there for only 2 weeks so I am not

  9. OBLC in feb-march

    jeckrn replied to pattyrn376's topic in Government, Military

    When I went to OBC I was in the reserves so I just was already drilling and had to wait until there was a seat open. It took about 8 months after I started drilling until I went to

  10. now I know why patients have ER problems...

    jeckrn replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    Pain is also a big issue with me. If a person is having pain I want to treat it appropaitely(sp). Totally understand why you were upset about your pain, its hard to wait when you are hurting. But...

  11. Question about taking BP in lower extremities and forearms

    jeckrn replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    Larger is not always the answer because of the shape of the arm (extra large at top and somewhat skinny at the bottom) and length of forearm. With patients like described in the 1st post you just...

  12. now I know why patients have ER problems...

    jeckrn replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    until the unnecessary visits to the ed stop experinces like yours will only continue. as stated before i am not discounting your pain or need to go to the ed, but this is what happens with er...

  13. VA to DOD/overseas?

    jeckrn replied to TemperStripe's topic in Government, Military

    FERS transfers with you in the federal gov. as long as it is not active duty military. As far as "rank" paygrade the DOD is on the GS scale and the VA is on the title 38 scale. It would be fair to...

  14. Air Force Board Results

    jeckrn replied to SeekirRN's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats to all of

  15. Navy Nurse Corps Question

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

    sounds like a good

  16. Navy Nurse Corps Question

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

    In the Navy you will need your BSN to obtain your commission as a nurse corp officer. If you want to do the reserves to help with tutition you would be able to go in as a HM. Also the Navy will not...

  17. what is age and age in grade waiver?

    jeckrn replied to pattyrn376's topic in Government, Military

    Last I know you did not have to have 10 years as an officer to retire as one in the reserves. But, since you will not have 10 years as an officer by the time you are 62 might be an issue thou. To...

  18. navy nurse to army nurse?

    jeckrn replied to dm22's topic in Government, Military

    Agree with the appove poster, you can go out and do the "grunt" stuff with the Marines or with a Fleet Hospital. As far as interservice transfer goes there is a Navy reg on that so you need to do a...

  19. Thinking of joining army reserve.

    jeckrn replied to RN55901's topic in Government, Military

    good luck, hope to see you in the ranks

  20. Just Got Word!

    jeckrn replied to rghbsn's topic in Government, Military

    Very true, I think the length is part of the process to make sure that joining the military is something that you really what and not just a whim. Times could increase now with the why the job market...

  21. Just Got Word!

    jeckrn replied to rghbsn's topic in Government, Military

    It always does not take 22 months, I heard back in 7 months from the board for active duty and 3 months for my reserve slot. It all depends on how long it takes you to get your required paperwork...

  22. Ribbon/s for ASU

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

    Everyone should be awared a National Defense Ribbon, other then that I do not know of any thanks for coming ribbons. Like rghbsn stated unless you have a copy of the award or its in our record you can...

  23. Ribbon/s for ASU

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

    What ribbons do you

  24. Moving

    jeckrn replied to jmaverick101's topic in Government, Military

    The military will pay for your move. They will move upto a certain weight depending on your rank, above that amount you will have to cover. You need to get with your recruiter to find out the phone...

  25. Graduated cot on friday!!!

    jeckrn replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats on finishing