jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. Wanting to be an Emergency Nurse Someday-Going Green Soon

    jeckrn replied to SummerGarden's topic in Government, Military

    if this is truely the case you need to leave the facility before you become entraped in the system. as far as limited specialized training the directors only have so much money in the budget and have...

  2. Navy Nurse Questions

    jeckrn replied to belabelisa's topic in Government, Military

    nnnnn

  3. Navy Nurse Questions

    jeckrn replied to belabelisa's topic in Government, Military

    if you have not settled on the navy speak with the air force & army to make sure that if you join it is the right one for

  4. Can an older nurse get N2 military nursing?

    jeckrn replied to dbarnes2's topic in Government, Military

    Also do you have any prior enlisted time? If you do that can increase your age as far as going on active duty. No matter what it will be hard with your age to go reserves too if you do not have any...

  5. US ARMY Commissioning

    jeckrn replied to nursejt's topic in Government, Military

    Sorry about caps, didn't pay attention until done. I BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE NOT TRULY IN UNTIL YOU DO YOUR COMMISSIONING 72 HOURS BEFORE YOU REPORT. THINKS CHANGE ONCE YOUR REPORT FOR ACTIVE DUTY VS...

  6. The Pay - Military vs Civilian

    jeckrn replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    I work in western part of

  7. The Pay - Military vs Civilian

    jeckrn replied to NursePamela's topic in Government, Military

    What VA did you work for, the VA I work for does not come close to that unless your are management & grade

  8. ANC residency program

    jeckrn replied to nebnurse's topic in Government, Military

    Do you have any nursing expericene or are you a new grad? I believe that it is after 1 year of RN experience you can apply for the critical care course. If you are a new grad you will more then...

  9. Nursing school and the military

    jeckrn replied to mebamy's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, you can join the military and be an LPN/LVN. In the Army you would be a 68WM6. In the Navy you would go to Hospital Corpsman school and then you would go on and could be anything from a line...

  10. Tough to get in to Army CRNA program?

    jeckrn replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government, Military

    For getting your choice of jobs the Army tries to get you where you want to work after spendig your 1st year in Med/Surg. But depending on your duty station you might not get what you want, needs of...

  11. Is there more basic training after OBLC?

    jeckrn replied to alex1's topic in Government, Military

    There will always be more training, some at local level other Army wide. ie Capts. Career course, ILE,

  12. Is there more basic training after OBLC?

    jeckrn replied to alex1's topic in Government, Military

    Ask for it in your packet, as the saying goes if it is not in writing it was not done. Yes, the Army tries to give you what you want to help keep you. Are you going active? Schools are a lot harder...

  13. got my BSN degree outside the US and army wont accept me

    jeckrn replied to spongebob6286's topic in Government, Military

    Are you eligible for a security clearance being a legal resident not a US citizen? This could be the issue, not that you got your RN in the Phillipines. Need to find this out when you speak with...

  14. Military Nursing Question

    jeckrn replied to HippyGreenPeaceChick's topic in Government, Military

    The uniform depends on if you are E7 or above (male), then they have a better uniform, unless you are on the "green" side. been there done

  15. first drill?

    jeckrn replied to pattyrn376's topic in Government, Military

    You have 90 days after you join the Army Reserves before you have to do an APFT for record. From 1st hand experience since it took almost a year to go to OBLC had to do one 9 months after I joined my...

  16. Military Nursing Question

    jeckrn replied to HippyGreenPeaceChick's topic in Government, Military

    Good for you, sounds like you are happy with your decision. Did you reenlisted or assess as an

  17. Have they made quota for Army Reserves?

    jeckrn replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government, Military

    Takes just as long to switch from Reserves to Active as it does to join the Reserves. You have to go thru the whole process again. That might seem like it is not needed, but can understand why. Out...

  18. What made you decide to join the Army Reserve Nurse Corp?

    jeckrn replied to krazykev's topic in Government, Military

    was in Navy Reserve as a Hospital Corpsman with an ADN they said we will use your skills but not give you anything. The Army Reserves said come on over and become an officer. It was a no brainer,...

  19. Question regarding ASN and Army Reserve and Active duty

    jeckrn replied to Dino's topic in Government, Military

    What you can do is have the Army pay your student loans for your BSN and then go to school for your masters using LHET. What this is the Army sends you to school for you masters and pays you your...

  20. Question regarding ASN and Army Reserve and Active duty

    jeckrn replied to Dino's topic in Government, Military

    I just finished my RN to BSN and it was know where near that price. What the Army does offer at the present time is student loan repayment. Can not remember the exact amount but if it does not cover...

  21. So how big of a factor is credit history in getting accepted into the Army?

    jeckrn replied to Renee4christ's topic in Government, Military

    The amount of debt is not too bad, wish I was only had that much. The credit cards in collection could hurt you, I do not know how much. Credit that is too bad can cause you not to be able to get a...

  22. New Grad RN Curious about Nurse Corps

    jeckrn replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Government, Military

    most assignments are from 3-4 years. if it is a large base you could end up being there for 8 or so years. depending on the base there maybe base housing available if not they pay your housing by an...

  23. questions about army nurse corp

    jeckrn replied to nebnurse's topic in Government, Military

    bvcxz

  24. New Grad RN Curious about Nurse Corps

    jeckrn replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Government, Military

    good luck on figuring out what you want to do. do not go to fast so you make the right decision for you. if you choose the military know that it takes 6-8 months to go thru the process of joining as...

  25. Married and looking to go military after BSN

    jeckrn replied to Dino's topic in Government, Military

    You are doing the right think by explorering each service. Ask the recruiters to give you contact numbers of nurses from each service & speak with them. If possible go to a medical facility for...