jeckrn

jeckrn BSN, RN

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  1. VA nurse job with Other Than Honorable Discharge

    jeckrn replied to jlambirt's topic in Government, Military

    It states "If you answer "yes" to any questions in the above categories, you may be protected under VEVRAA." It also states "Please note that this page provides general information. It is not...

  2. VA nurse job with Other Than Honorable Discharge

    jeckrn replied to jlambirt's topic in Government, Military

    What is your RE code; that will make the difference if you can get hired or not. If its an RE-4 it will be very hard to get hired but if you do not try its a

  3. Under DHA, centralization of military healthcare

    jeckrn replied to gilversplace's topic in Government, Military

    That is what we are being told that areas like L&D will be staffed by GS employees and other areas like peds which has low census will be sent out to the local hospital. We have already seen this...

  4. Under DHA, centralization of military healthcare

    jeckrn replied to gilversplace's topic in Government, Military

    In the Army it will only effect who you are assigned to. Before the change FORSCOM (Forces Command) units like Combat Support Hospitals, FST etc only had one nurse assigned to the unit while the rest...

  5. CRNA through military enlistment??

    jeckrn replied to melaniew281's topic in Government, Military

    The military CRNA program is a good deal but just make sure your family is ready for the long hours you will have to put in during phase II; 16-18 hour days is the

  6. Military ED RN requirements

    jeckrn replied to aferg002's topic in Government, Military

    First of all you do not enlist as a nurse but commission as an officer. You have to have a BSN for all services, each service has different requirements to obtain your ER nurse designation. You will...

  7. VA Nurse Salary

    jeckrn replied to kclindsay's topic in Government, Military

    You have to look at the long term; what will you be making in 10 years where you are at compared to the VA. You can look at the salary schedule and see the amount you will be making. The VA is...

  8. What do military reserve nurses ACTUALLY do?

    jeckrn replied to BVS93's topic in Government, Military

    It all depends on your unit and what assets (materials & money) they have to train with. I was a HM in the Naval Reserves assigned to a Marine unit and most of the time we were at the reserve...

  9. Army Reserve Nursing

    jeckrn replied to DthurmRn's topic in Government, Military

    No matter if you take a bonus or not your contract is for 8 years, the only thing that changes is how many years you have to drill for. I you decline it now the chances are you will not get it in the...

  10. Army Reserve Nursing

    jeckrn replied to DthurmRn's topic in Government, Military

    You will not be qualified to deploy until you have completed OBLC which you will not do right

  11. Army 66H from FY18

    jeckrn replied to kstone88435's topic in Government, Military

    Did they tell you where you are going to be stationed at after

  12. Army 66H from FY18

    jeckrn replied to kstone88435's topic in Government, Military

    I am not sure but it could be because the changes that are happening with DHA is taking over the Army

  13. New grad in the military

    jeckrn replied to Flyer490's topic in Government, Military

    You do not enlist in the military as a RN with a BSN; you commission which is a whole different process. It takes about 1 year from the time you start your packet until you boarded. If selected it...

  14. VA Nurse Salary

    jeckrn replied to kclindsay's topic in Government, Military

  15. VA Nurse Salary

    jeckrn replied to kclindsay's topic in Government, Military

    Only your active duty time will count for seniority and retirement. For the retirement you must make a "military deposit" to buy that time. Your HR department should be able to help you with that or...

  16. VA Nurse Salary

    jeckrn replied to kclindsay's topic in Government, Military

    Not unless you were a Army

  17. Prior Service Army Nursing Corps

    jeckrn replied to gere7404's topic in Government, Military

    The DUI could be an issue with the services and you might need a waiver for

  18. Step increases every other year?!

    jeckrn replied to SheriffLauren's topic in Government, Military

    Contact your HR department they should be able to help you with

  19. Weekend Work

    jeckrn replied to LemonDrop1234's topic in Operating Room

    I am not saying the staff is limited because staff they are not available but because there is only few rooms running over the weekend. Most OR's do not do scheduled cases on the weekend and if they...

  20. Step increases every other year?!

    jeckrn replied to SheriffLauren's topic in Government, Military

    Step increases are generally every 2 years. Remember there also is an across the board raise almost every year. This means that you can receive 2 pay raises in 1 year. How long have you been a nurse...

  21. Weekend Work

    jeckrn replied to LemonDrop1234's topic in Operating Room

    If a hospital near you has weekend options I can image they would fill them with experience nurses in the OR because of limited staff on

  22. Army nurse reserves

    jeckrn replied to Dustystar's topic in Government, Military

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  23. Perioperative Nursing... Which Branch to Join???

    jeckrn replied to SwimNurse10's topic in Government, Military

    Some amphip ships have OR's on them. But they are not staffed with ships company, I do not know when or by whom they are staffed

  24. Perioperative Nursing... Which Branch to Join???

    jeckrn replied to SwimNurse10's topic in Government, Military

    For your answers you need to contact a Healthcare Recruiter from each service to see which one is best for you. All initial contracts are for 8 years no matter if its active or reserves. Each...

  25. Army Reserve to Active Duty

    jeckrn replied to ReconMedic's topic in Government, Military

    You will get "E" status for pay if you have the equivalent of 4 years plus one day of active duty or 1461