jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. Civilian army nurse

    jeckrn replied to tamaraaustin197's topic in Government, Military

    It can take a while. You will need to get fingerprinted, background check and

  2. When should I contact Recruiter

    jeckrn replied to kstjohn88's topic in Government, Military

    This summer, the chances are they will not even contact you until the fall once you start your junior year. Even if you contact them now it will take months before they get back to you. If your school...

  3. Qualities of a good nurse circulator

    jeckrn replied to youngestof6's topic in Operating Room

    Sense of humor to go with the thick skin. Ability to ask questions about why a surgeon did something to understand why to they did it. This will allow you to anticipate for future

  4. VA Nurse Pay Scales

    jeckrn replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

    The present pay scale as a Nurse I starts out at just under 60K and a Nurse II (which you should be) is just under

  5. Army Reserve Nursing

    jeckrn replied to Nessie98's topic in Government, Military

    Hope this

  6. Army Nurse Corp Reserves advice/input on experience 2016

    jeckrn replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    You will have to pay your driving expenses. Depending on funding there might be lodging in kind (LIK) and the Army puts you up in a hotel. When I was drilling it was not always available. You will be...

  7. Army Nurse Corp Reserves advice/input on experience 2016

    jeckrn replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    In the reserves if the unit deploys everyone will go for the same length. If you go as a fill in the tour could be as long as 9

  8. NewGrad OR prgm mistake?

    jeckrn replied to LuRN11's topic in Nursing Career

    That is the problem with going to any specialty area straight out of school. You can get pigeon holed into it. The skills a OR nurse has for the most part does not translate to floor

  9. VA Hiring Process

    jeckrn replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Just what it says, the position is temporary and not to be longer than 12 months. This does not mean the position will not be changed to permanent. You will get all the benefits and the odds are...

  10. U.S. Army Nurse

    jeckrn replied to bella25's topic in Government, Military

    I got off active duty in August and retired from the Reserves in September. I did have an assignment were I drove 4 hours to drill for almost 2 years. There is no medical units closer than Ft. Sam?...

  11. U.S. Army Nurse

    jeckrn replied to bella25's topic in Government, Military

    I served in the reserves and active and enjoyed both. You need to look at what is the best fit for you and your family. I was on active when I got out of high school went into the reserves after I got...

  12. Can a brand new Army nurse reservist switch to active duty?

    jeckrn replied to Butterbarr's topic in Government, Military

    Even when your reserve contract is up it still would be hard to switch

  13. Can a scrub do that?!

    jeckrn replied to learningnurse's topic in Operating Room

    Then the field is contaminated. As a good practice the scrub should to do that even if the hand the scissors off

  14. Considering Military: Airforce or Navy

    jeckrn replied to chad49usc's topic in Government, Military

    Navy & Army, active & reserves in both, 28

  15. Considering Military: Airforce or Navy

    jeckrn replied to chad49usc's topic in Government, Military

    First of all it you are "allowed" to join the military by your father the military does not sound like a good fit for you. You need to contact a healthcare recruiter not your local enlisted...

  16. U.S. Army Nurse

    jeckrn replied to bella25's topic in Government, Military

    You will need to speak with a healthcare recruiter they will be able to give you the correct information. Your enlisted manager will not have that information. It's not a big deal to get a conditional...

  17. VA Nurse Pay Scales

    jeckrn replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

    Nursing school and administrative healthcare will not count for experience or working as a student nurse. The pay scale for a BSN will depend on where you are working at. I will be working at a VA...

  18. VA Nurse Pay Scales

    jeckrn replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

    Are you working as a RN now? If not the time will not

  19. Reserves vs Active Duty and which branch?

    jeckrn replied to Twinsmama28's topic in Government, Military

    Your best bet to see which service fits you best is to speak with a Healthcare recruiter. You can find their contact information at the main recruitment sites for each service. Do not go to the local...

  20. Is the back of the gown sterile?

    jeckrn replied to Lorodz's topic in Operating Room

    A good rule of thumb is; if you can not see it, it is not

  21. OR-specific scrubs

    jeckrn replied to Hmfog's topic in Operating Room

    A little know fact which most people do not know is that they can make their employer laundry their work clothes if they are contaminated. This means anyone who does patient care can have their...

  22. Can I become an army nurse?

    jeckrn replied to russianbear's topic in Government, Military

    I just retired from the Army and it is overmanned. It had a retention board last year for Captains and some where sent packing. The Army does require 2 years experience right now for direct...

  23. Can I become an army nurse?

    jeckrn replied to russianbear's topic in Government, Military

    Your age and lack of experience will be your biggest road block. Today most services require 2 years experience. Talk with a healthcare recruiter from each service to find out what there requirements...

  24. ADN problems now what? ARMY

    jeckrn replied to HardStick69's topic in Government, Military

    Don't not enlisted, you will only work as a LPN. There is a huge difference between enlisted and commissioned officer. You need to get your BSN for all services including the reserves. If if your...

  25. BSN Student Options?!?!

    jeckrn replied to Joebird21's topic in Government, Military

    Undeployable is what I meant. Auto correct got