jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. AR to AD

    jeckrn replied to Staczse7's topic in Government, Military

    When you talk with the recruiter ask about getting the 66B school in writing as part of your contract. I am going on AD from AR soon and had a course guaranteed written in my contract. If you plan...

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

    jeckrn replied to SummerGarden's topic in Government, Military

    You will be able to go active after you have your BSN. You will need to apply and go thru everything again. When you do your contract at that time a seat in the M5, ER Nurse, in it so you will be...

  3. Some questions about the Army Reserve Nursing Corps

    jeckrn replied to 84Nozzle's topic in Government, Military

    as some post have said you need to look at everything before you sign. Will the Army Reserves deploy you while you are in school, yes & no. It depends on if the Army is paying for it and with...

  4. Navy Nurse Corps...has anybody heard anything?

    jeckrn replied to Lace_09's topic in Government, Military

    Yes you are able to apply & be approved will be pending

  5. Navy Nurse Corps...has anybody heard anything?

    jeckrn replied to Lace_09's topic in Government, Military

    You should hear by the end of the

  6. air force nursing questions

    jeckrn replied to jeanette21's topic in Government, Military

    Agree with what you say here, ask the questions to find the right answers so you are not steered wrong. There would be nothing worse then making a decison on incorrect info that you recieved no...

  7. Joining the Air Force

    jeckrn replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    Same to you if you do not understand that this is just one thing that is out there that is available for use. Yes like every program there is problems which relflects on the employer as stated in...

  8. Joining the Air Force

    jeckrn replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    You only have reemployment rights for 5 years, which for most people would be their first active duty

  9. Joining the Air Force

    jeckrn replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    Here is where you can find the regulations for USERRA from the Dept of Labor at http://www.dol.gov/vets/programs/userra/Final_USERRA_Poster.pdf USERRA protects the job rights of individuals who...

  10. air force nursing questions

    jeckrn replied to jeanette21's topic in Government, Military

    you have the right attitude, will you get deployed only time will tell but it is best to plan on

  11. air force nursing questions

    jeckrn replied to jeanette21's topic in Government, Military

    and a lot who have not but have "heard what has been done" and do not know what they are talking about. Your best bet is talk with the recruiter and ask for some contact information of AF nurses so...

  12. Joining the Air Force

    jeckrn replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    I have lived with USERRA, 60 minutes is anti military and is going to show anything to make it look bad. The intent of USERRA was written in the Soldier & Sailor relief act which was intented for...

  13. Joining the Air Force

    jeckrn replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    If you are working for a company that does not honor its obligations, is it a company that you really want to work for. I have been mobbed x 2 and worked for a different company each time. Each one...

  14. Time to Sign

    jeckrn replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    From what I understand the AF has the shortest deployments of 3-4 months. The Navy is generally around 6 months. Recently the Army has changed nurse deployments to 6 months unless your are assigned...

  15. Joining the Air Force

    jeckrn replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    Before anyone leaves for Active Duty then need to look at USERRA and when they leave do the paperwork for extended Military Leave. Your employer has to hold a position for you for 5 years. Even if...

  16. OBLC- Due to go but need more time

    jeckrn replied to spawnupe's topic in Government, Military

    Are you in the Reserve OBLC? If they are cutting the Reserve side there is a good chance that they are cotting the Active

  17. Time to Sign

    jeckrn replied to luvbug080688's topic in Government, Military

    Can not speak for the AF but yes for the Army since I am just completing my RN-BSN. Earlier post has many good points about doing everything before you graduate. Have read other post and some people...

  18. Need info/input/opinion on Air Force/Navy nursing.

    jeckrn replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in Government, Military

    I agree OP should look at the VA vs the military because if you did not like the military as an enlisted there is a strong chance that you will not as an officer. My intent about enlisted and the...

  19. Need info/input/opinion on Air Force/Navy nursing.

    jeckrn replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in Government, Military

    If you did not like being enlisted in the Army I would not think that there would be much difference being enlisted in the Air Force. I know first hand that there is no difference in the Navy. If...

  20. army reserve nurse corps-need the real truth

    jeckrn replied to roachm224's topic in Government, Military

    My last comment on this subject about being deployed was an often said joke in the Army Reserves. Getting deployed depends on what unit you are in, your skill set, and if you volunteer is there a...

  21. Joining the Air Force

    jeckrn replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    that puts a different spin on things ethically. I still think that you would be covered by USERRA but, would it be right? The reason I say that you would still be covered is what if there was a...

  22. Navy or Air Force?

    jeckrn replied to futurern123's topic in Government, Military

    You need to apply to become an commission officer. Having a bachelor's degree does not make you automaticaly a officer. If the bachelor degree is in a area of concentration that any of the services...

  23. Joining the Air Force

    jeckrn replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    USERRA is intended for anyone who is joining the military, no matter what status. active or reserve because when you go on active duty you do not know if you are going to make it a career or just the...

  24. Joining the Air Force

    jeckrn replied to mobro's topic in Government, Military

    You would not have to quit your job. You can take extended military leave. During this time frame your contract would continue as if you where working. You need to look into the USERRA (Uniformed...

  25. Active duty AF at 47 years old

    jeckrn replied to renu47's topic in Government, Military

    I know that they have waivered this at times, but 5 years would be pushing it. It would all depends on the need at the