jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. BSN Student Options?!?!

    jeckrn replied to Joebird21's topic in Government, Military

    Does the reserves still offer STRAP; if they do this might make you unemployable. There is no guarantee that you will be able pick up a commission after you get your BSN at this time. You never know...

  2. CPT Boards HELP

    jeckrn replied to nursespouse's topic in Government, Military

    The board likes to see hard evidence of what you have done, not nursing duties. But in number of Soldiers lead, project lead, committe rolls etc. Remember most of the board are line officers and do...

  3. Annual time VA nurses

    jeckrn replied to rayray1989's topic in Government, Military

    That's why you keep a record of AL request if you are getting close to use or lose in that year starting from the 1st of the year. If you are denied AL and you have requested it multiple times you...

  4. VA Nurse Pay Scales

    jeckrn replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

    When I started in Erie back in '05 it was a couple of months from start to finish. I am returning to the VA after my time on active duty (had to resign because was on AD greater than 5 years) and it...

  5. Military Programs While in Nursing School?

    jeckrn replied to CPMSD's topic in Government, Military

    Which GI Bill do you have? Depending on which one you have it can almost pay for your schooling. Contact the schools veterans rep and they should be able to help

  6. Annual time VA nurses

    jeckrn replied to rayray1989's topic in Government, Military

    You state here that AL can not roll over and later state that the max roll over is 685 hours. I think this is were the confusion started. Both of our follow on post are

  7. Annual time VA nurses

    jeckrn replied to rayray1989's topic in Government, Military

    I just checked the OPM website related to leave. It stated that a person can carry over 30 days of leave. If over seas it's 45 days and SSE & professionals can carry over 90 days. The leave year...

  8. Annual time VA nurses

    jeckrn replied to rayray1989's topic in Government, Military

    You can roll over some of your leave and have a maximum balance which I believe is around 2 years worth. As far as donating your unused leave donate it out wisely. I have seen many use up sick time...

  9. struggling in orientation

    jeckrn replied to FutureResearchRN's topic in Operating Room

    It will come in time. The rush will always be there. Step in and do what you can on step ups and breakdowns. Ask the nurses you are with in a case how the do things and take a little from all of them....

  10. VA Hiring Process

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

    What does your employee handbook say about resignations? That is what you need to go

  11. Accession Bonus or ISP?

    jeckrn replied to Cali ED RN's topic in Government, Military

    You should come in as a O2 and be up for promotion at the next board or the one after. I am not surprised about the ISP and accession bonus since all the services are over manned with

  12. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    jeckrn replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

    As far as being management for a nurse III that is not correct. At one time I worked with a NP who was a N III and worked as a staff nurse. As far as what else is happening to you I do not know since...

  13. Best way to be Navy nurse

    jeckrn replied to Kellcat's topic in Government, Military

    I agree with Pixie. Get some experience as a RN while you finish your BSN bridge program. This will give you a leg up on other new BSN grads. It will also give you time towards a specialty...

  14. Periop Military Nurse Question

    jeckrn replied to techraider77's topic in Government, Military

    For the most part no. Periop nurses are 66E and PACU are 66H, 66S. The only time you would go to PACU, ICU, & ER is if you are in a Forward Surgical Team (FST) and are expected to work in all...

  15. army vs airforce vs navy

    jeckrn replied to pulchra's topic in Government, Military

    Hoping to back to the VA but will stay at Womack. Will not be in the OR have to let my back heal. Had a back fusion 6 weeks

  16. army vs airforce vs navy

    jeckrn replied to pulchra's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, for a few more months then

  17. army vs airforce vs navy

    jeckrn replied to pulchra's topic in Government, Military

    Training and deployment are considered two different things. When I deployed when I in the Army Reserves I had 3 months of train up but when I deployed on active duty it was 1 week. Remember...

  18. army vs airforce vs navy

    jeckrn replied to pulchra's topic in Government, Military

    ADN then BSN? You will need to speak with a healthcare recruiter to find out which service will be the best fit for you. Each has its on pros and

  19. Army fy 2016

    jeckrn replied to sarahmarie14's topic in Government, Military

    That is for all ranks and components. The recruiter has to send it up even if the know it will be shot down. That does not mean they have to work hard and fast on the

  20. Army fy 2016

    jeckrn replied to sarahmarie14's topic in Government, Military

    The recruiter can not make a decision one way or the other about a waiver. All the two of you can do is

  21. ACASPing 68C

    jeckrn replied to SilenceintheLibrary's topic in Government, Military

    When I was in the reserves and a prior service Army member joined and earned their LPN outside of the Army they did not have to go to AIT. But that was back in 2009 so ask the recruiter about this....

  22. ACASPing 68C

    jeckrn replied to SilenceintheLibrary's topic in Government, Military

    As long as you are licensed you should not have to go to AIT. What service were you in before? If it was Navy or AF plan on going to basic, not sure about

  23. Active Duty Military Seeking Career Advice

    jeckrn replied to coast2coast10's topic in Government, Military

    You have to take your NCLEX before you can be commissioned as a nurse. If you are able to finish your RN degree while on active duty, yes you can take but will not be a nurse at that time. You will...

  24. New Grad in OR who wants to quit in less than 6 mo

    jeckrn replied to CaliNurseLouisiana's topic in Operating Room

    Is the reason why they leave is because it was not what they expected or is it how they are treated. I have worked in 4 different OR's and you had to have experience before they would hire you....

  25. New Grad in OR who wants to quit in less than 6 mo

    jeckrn replied to CaliNurseLouisiana's topic in Operating Room

    It has nothing to do with being pigeon holed but being able to learn the fundamentals of nursing which are not fully taught in school. I was a EMT & LPN before I became a RN and going to the...