jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. Flight nursing in the air force reserves

    jeckrn replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    You can apply for military leave, which your facility has to grant. How it will affect your residency program you would need to speak with HR, staff ed, or your unit

  2. Age For Naval Nursing Corps

    jeckrn replied to techraider77's topic in Government, Military

    At the present time the age limit is 42, but as with anything in the military it is subject to change. Good luck with your

  3. Recruiters not telling us the truth

    jeckrn replied to cumberland40's topic in Government, Military

    With over 20 years military experience it is the content of your post on recruiting, not questioning the recruiting process that makes me wonder if the military would be a good fit for you. Can I say...

  4. Am I the only one still waiting??

    jeckrn replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government, Military

    I was a member of the 339th out of Erie until last year, moved on for career reasons only. Good group of people down there. Served overseas with the XO & Maj L.(from EMT section). You can talk...

  5. How does one get assigned to an Army forward surgical team?

    jeckrn replied to UGADawgs's topic in Government, Military

    RN's which are assigned to FST's are 66H/M5 (ER) & 66E peri-opertive nurses, 66F (CRNA) at least on the reserve side, unsure about active side. Do not know if the AF or Navy have an equivlant to a...

  6. NCP only covers half tuition at 2nd degree BSN programs

    jeckrn replied to Dino's topic in Government, Military

    Where are you coming up with these numbers? Is it a private or state school? How much is it a credit hour & how many classes/credit hours do you need? How many miles do you have to drive to...

  7. Am I the only one still waiting??

    jeckrn replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government, Military

    Yes you can, what the 8A is, is a SI or skill identifier. What you will need to due is fill out the skill assessment sheet and have your unit turn it in to HRC. Once HRC has recieived it, it only...

  8. VA Hospital positions

    jeckrn replied to JKidzMom's topic in Government, Military

    You should here something soon. In total it takes about 60 days to complete the whole process and it looks like you have done most of it. I would call HR and find out when the next new employee...

  9. Am I the only one still waiting??

    jeckrn replied to Waiting_28's topic in Government, Military

    congrats, welcome to the

  10. No openings in Army Guard or Air National Guard, PA/DE/NJ area

    jeckrn replied to Skeletor's topic in Government, Military

    Also the reserves is more medical/support then the guard which is more combat

  11. military obligation as a nurse during and after active duty

    jeckrn replied to Dino's topic in Government, Military

    with most schools you would only loss time. In NYS the school has to bring you back in the same semester as when you left. But it is a pain if you are pulled

  12. Army boards?

    jeckrn replied to LZRN's topic in Government, Military

    Sounds like you have over 4 years active so you will come in as an O1E, O2E based on your nursing experience. Good

  13. Recruiters not telling us the truth

    jeckrn replied to cumberland40's topic in Government, Military

    what is said here is what you need to be doing. you are the one who has to look out for your own career, no one else will. it does not matter if you join the military or not, if you do not look out...

  14. Army boards?

    jeckrn replied to LZRN's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats!!! When do you leave for

  15. How is prior military time accounted for?

    jeckrn replied to spawnupe's topic in Government, Military

    My time in the Navy was between active and reserve, with 11 of it in the

  16. How is prior military time accounted for?

    jeckrn replied to spawnupe's topic in Government, Military

    The 18 months for promotion to 1LT could be shorter if they give you constructive credit. When you go active your PEBD would be adjusted to include your time in the ANG. Like I stated in a earlier...

  17. How is prior military time accounted for?

    jeckrn replied to spawnupe's topic in Government, Military

    your 6 prior years will only count for a reserve retirement, if you are going for a AD retirment the points will count but not the years. The 6 years will count for pay, so if you are going in as an...

  18. eight year commitment on three year term?

    jeckrn replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    If you are commissioned you are abled to be recalled until you resign your commission even after your first 8 years. Some officers where recalled during OIF/OEF long after their 8 years where up. What...

  19. starting the process of joining the air force

    jeckrn replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    joining the military is a major commentent. Take your time, talk with the recruiter, find out point of contacts to speak with. Find out if there is a AF reserve unit nearby to go and speak with...

  20. Army questions

    jeckrn replied to huntergirl's topic in Government, Military

    good

  21. Question about Generic course selection program for Army Reserve

    jeckrn replied to Gentleman_nurse's topic in Government, Military

    Talk with the

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

    jeckrn replied to SummerGarden's topic in Government, Military

    How much RN experence do you

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

    jeckrn replied to SummerGarden's topic in Government, Military

    If you have experience, depending on the number of years, and in the reserves when you go active you can either go straight to your to AD site or to your school as long as you have gone thru OBLC. As...

  24. Commission

    jeckrn replied to sassysoldier's topic in Government, Military

    each service is different but I do not believe that the Navy requires you to have it at the recruiting station. When I was commissioned in the Army Reserves it was done in the OR waiting

  25. July 09 OBLC

    jeckrn replied to wisergeiser's topic in Government, Military

    since you are prior enlisted OBLC should be no problem for you. There will be times that you think you should get smoked like you did in basic but you wont, they will ask you to stop misbehaving and...