jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. Does board= obligation

    jeckrn replied to CEG's topic in Government, Military

    No being picked up by the board is not an obligation. If you are picked up by the board wait until you recieve your orders before doing any oath of office if possible. Then there is no issue then...

  2. Thinking of Joining Army Reserves- would like to here from RN's

    jeckrn replied to lyndsie's topic in Government, Military

    From what I understand it is a rolling obligation. Which means if you are drilling what is done after the semester will count towards your obligated time, so after your last semester you will own for...

  3. Will I have to pay for COT?

    jeckrn replied to SunshineAnytime's topic in Government, Military

    You will not have to pay for COT but as jenhasredhair stated you will have to buy your uniforms etc. Most officers do not buy it all at once but only get what they need to start, ie 2 sets of ABU's...

  4. Join as Officer BEFORE nursing school? Advice....?

    jeckrn replied to USN2UNC's topic in Government, Military

    If you join as a MSC officer and want to go to PA school or nursing school the Army may be able to in both. Last year there was a program for 25 officers O3 and below in another branch to go to...

  5. Army Reserve Nurse Corps Officer Requirements

    jeckrn replied to zrc2009's topic in Government, Military

    I know, glad I got in last year. Are you going in as a 66H or another area of

  6. Army Reserve Nurse Corps Officer Requirements

    jeckrn replied to zrc2009's topic in Government, Military

    Was told by my recruiter that the total number of 66H for the whole fiscal year 2010 was only around 250. This is about 25% of most years, so is the 30 going to be true when you graduate that is a...

  7. What are the advantages of USPHS as opposed to just applying to a gov job?

    jeckrn replied to 0osimo0's topic in Government, Military

    20 year retirement, and other standard military

  8. AECP

    jeckrn replied to Kypovan's topic in Government, Military

    Has to be a BSN which is a 4 year degree, the "B" states for Bachelor. There is no BSN-AA since a AA is an associate degree. The RN-BSN programs are if you already have a Associate degree in nursing....

  9. "Bum-Rushed" And Stressed

    jeckrn replied to m.schuttler's topic in Government, Military

    good luck, hope you here soon the waiting can be very

  10. Packet accepted but swearing in delayed?

    jeckrn replied to nyirishman's topic in Government, Military

    Can not say if the recruiter is blowing smoke about the scrolls being held up, but if they are she can not be commissioned until they are approved by congress. Does your wife have a date yet for her...

  11. Which base for best nursing experience?

    jeckrn replied to MammaA's topic in Government, Military

    Most of these hospitals are small community hospitals. As far as deploying, for most nurses it is not the base they are assigned to but the unit. If you are not assigned to a deployable unit ie CSH,...

  12. VA employment benefits

    jeckrn replied to daydreamer7130's topic in Government, Military

    overall i enjoyed my time at the va, just like anyother employeer there are things that are good and things that are

  13. Question about commissioning after NCLEX

    jeckrn replied to Dantex's topic in Government, Military

    You are unable to recieve your commission until you pass the NCLEX. After that you will commission into the IRR and then within 72 hours of reporting to OBLC you will commission again into active...

  14. "Bum-Rushed" And Stressed

    jeckrn replied to m.schuttler's topic in Government, Military

    When it comes to waiver the length of time varies depending on how far up the chain it has to go. Has your recruiter spoken to you about going to BAMC at Ft Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX for a PE...

  15. Nursing review board

    jeckrn replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    Speaking as a Army Nurse you should not get eatten by other staff as a new grad. In the military there are lots of younger nurses who recently where in your shoes. As far as supervisors/commanders...

  16. Navy acceptance to oath of office

    jeckrn replied to Thipp02's topic in Government, Military

    sounds like 1st oath was into the IRR & the one before you go is your AD

  17. Navy acceptance to oath of office

    jeckrn replied to Thipp02's topic in Government, Military

    I am Army but last summer and was not able to do my oath until 72 hours before I had to report. When I went reserves many years ago it was the day that I heard I made the boards. I believe the rules...

  18. OBLC in feb-march

    jeckrn replied to pattyrn376's topic in Government, Military

    I would take it as there where 52 nurses where registered for that class and there would be the potential for 38 more seats in the

  19. "Bum-Rushed" And Stressed

    jeckrn replied to m.schuttler's topic in Government, Military

    When I came on active duty Army in July I spoke with my recruiter then who stated that the quotas for FY 10 where about 25% of FY 09. If that is true the quota for the year will be filled early with...

  20. Apartments near Walter Reed or Fort Brag, NC

    jeckrn replied to BrownBoiRN's topic in Government, Military

    I lived in Sanford NC which is about 30-40 miles west of FT. Bragg. Lived in Mallard Cove Apts. Was not on Active Duty at the time but there was some AD folks living there

  21. New Grad Nurse Joining Army-Helpful Tips Please!!

    jeckrn replied to Enayni's topic in Government, Military

    When I came on active duty in July I was able to choose my base and ended up with my 2nd

  22. Goal is to become Nurse in Air Force or Army

    jeckrn replied to Napiertj's topic in Government, Military

    they do have bonus & student loan

  23. Army Nurse - Request for Christmas in the Desert!

    jeckrn replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    thanks

  24. Can new RN grad/No BSN enlist in the military?

    jeckrn replied to Bree88's topic in Government, Military

    If you go for a commission you have to go thru the whole process again. Since you are in the Reserves it will be easier then if you where active. Even in the Reserves you have to get a release from...

  25. Goal is to become Nurse in Air Force or Army

    jeckrn replied to Napiertj's topic in Government, Military

    As far as the community college as long as they are accredited by one of the agencies that the AF accepts they will not care. As far as Univ of Phoenix it comes down to is are they accredited by who...