jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. In ADN school and thinking about joining the reserves after graduating

    jeckrn replied to Shamin2006's topic in Government, Military

    but there are limited slots for ADN's in the Army Reserves. In July appox 1/2 of the FY 10 ADN slots for new accessions had already been filled with OML from FY 09. So if you want to do it start...

  2. Do dependents get BAH during OBLC?

    jeckrn replied to KateArmyRN's topic in Government, Military

    You will get paid you BAH while in training if you have dependents. I do not know if it will be based on the zip code of where you will be stationed, your home of record zip code, or the basic BAH. It...

  3. Army--Choosing first duty station

    jeckrn replied to BostonGal24's topic in Government, Military

    I am in a course right now and the only 1 from the med ctr who is taking the course will be PCS when the course is done. So dont know if being at a med ctr that has the course will help since AMEDD...

  4. VA - 12 Hour Shifts?

    jeckrn replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Government, Military

    It is hospital & unit specfic. The VA I worked at the ER & ICU where the only ones who worked 12 hour shifts execpt the nursing supervisors who worked 12 hours on the weekend and holidays. I...

  5. OBLC (lots of) Questions(please reply)

    jeckrn replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    Since I went to the reserve OBC and went on active from the reserves I will not be able to answer most of your questions. But as far as MRE's they do have vegetarian ones. When you go in the field...

  6. Just Commissioned as a 1st LT in the USAR. How Long for Orders?

    jeckrn replied to DMURSE1's topic in Government, Military

    For most people it is 30-60 days on average. Do you know what unit you will be going

  7. Job opportunities within the army?

    jeckrn replied to jgcadet's topic in Government, Military

    yes there are jobs away from the hospital/clinic setting. There are nurses assigned to teaching 68W's or medics, civial affair units etc. but you still are a nurse in the Army and will have to work...

  8. VA Info. Please.......

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

    your

  9. My 1st military physical

    jeckrn replied to RealNut's topic in Government, Military

    Reserve nurses do their OBC at Ft.

  10. VA Info. Please.......

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

    I would apply 3 months before you graduate since it takes 2-3 months to get hired. If you are able you might want to apply for a non-nursing position now that way you can apply for a transfer to a...

  11. License question

    jeckrn replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, but it is best to find out now then waiting to the last

  12. My 1st Duty Station!!( now what??)

    jeckrn replied to hopeful_army_NP's topic in Government, Military

    I agree with pooh, the NCO corp is the back bone of all services and we would not be able to do our job without them. But as she said there is the line between officers and enlisted because of what...

  13. Anyone graduating w/BSN next year looking into Army?

    jeckrn replied to Renee4christ's topic in Government, Military

    He would also be able to change units when you move. In 6 years that I was in the USAR I was in 3 different units, changed each time by choice for career

  14. License question

    jeckrn replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    no matter what state you become a resident in your hor will never change it will always be the address from where you entered military service. your residence can change but not your hor. hope the...

  15. Anyone graduating w/BSN next year looking into Army?

    jeckrn replied to Renee4christ's topic in Government, Military

    Is your husband not coming with you because he is joining the reserves? If that is the case he can stay in the reserves and follow you from assignment to

  16. License question

    jeckrn replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    renew your NC license. I got my NC license when I moved there and after 2 years moved back to NY. Every 3 years I renew my NC license so it will not be an issue for you. Just make sure that you...

  17. Military Reserves for new grad

    jeckrn replied to rach78's topic in Government, Military

    No you do not have to sign custody of your child over to go on active duty. what you have to do is have a family care plan for when you deploy, go to school etc. You need this if you are active or...

  18. army nurse specialty training

    jeckrn replied to PSULeila's topic in Government, Military

    1.- do not know 2.- yes they can, but you will not recieve any money from them to be there. Your per diem will cover you only. 3.- no, but that is why you ask for the ER course in your

  19. Where do you have to live for the reserves?

    jeckrn replied to stephenfnielsen's topic in Government, Military

    Most Army reserve units now only deploy for 12 months with 48 in dewell time. The 12 months include train up, BOG, and

  20. Where do you have to live for the reserves?

    jeckrn replied to stephenfnielsen's topic in Government, Military

    If you do travel > 100 miles each way you are able to write off the expense on your

  21. Where do you have to live for the reserves?

    jeckrn replied to stephenfnielsen's topic in Government, Military

    Most reserve centers are not localed on military bases. If you join the reserves the Army will attempt to put you in a unit within 50 miles of your home. If you are assigned to a unit greater then...

  22. Army Reserves When, Where and How long?

    jeckrn replied to KodeBRN's topic in Government, Military

    Your only required school right off would be OBLC which is 2 weeks long. If you think that you can not pay your bills long even after you use the soldier & sailor act to reduce your interest...

  23. ER Army Specialty

    jeckrn replied to JavelinO's topic in Government, Military

    For all Army specialized areas you will need 1 year of Med-Surg Nursing first before you can attend the course for that

  24. I need feed back about the army nurse, please

    jeckrn replied to DrnpChar's topic in Government, Military

    exercise & diet control is your best bet to get the weight off and keep it off. Once you are in you will have to maintain your weight so it will require a live style change inorder to keep the...

  25. Military Nursing

    jeckrn replied to NC29mom's topic in Government, Military

    Next year the Army will not be taking as many ADN's as in years past. From what I have been informed over 50% of next years ADN slots are already filled by the OML from this year. If that is the...