jfratian

jfratian DNP, RN, CRNA

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Major, U.S. Air Force Reserve - Staff Nurse Anesthetist

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  1. Looking for insight on military nursing!

    jfratian replied to obnurse406's topic in Government, Military

    You typically get 50% credit for civilian full time RN experience. With 4 years of experience, you would enter as a 1st Lt (O-2) instead of a 2d Lt (O-1). An MSN would bump you up about one rank. OB...

  2. Commissioning into AF question(s)

    jfratian replied to bafelly's topic in Government, Military

    That's normal. I would just re-contact them every 3-4 days as long as you haven't heard back. I would try multiple means of communication (phone and email). Also, you can call that recruiting...

  3. ER nurse/new mom looking into joining Air Guard?

    jfratian replied to x28y31's topic in Government, Military

    You need a BSN from a U.S. nursing school to join. I'm not sure what your degree situation is. The max age is 47 I believe. The whole point of guard or reserve is that you can continue your civilian...

  4. Does anyone know of any nurses who were fired because they did too much overtime?

    jfratian replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If everybody is staying late, then it's possible that you're being asked to do too much. Ask yourself if literally no one ever leaves on time. However, I often find that people that stay late aren't...

  5. Navy Nurse Reserve with prior enlisted service

    jfratian replied to Ryjin01's topic in Government, Military

    You need the MSN, because your BSN in effect doesn't count. There are dual MSN/MBA programs that may interest you. Just make sure the MSN has the correct

  6. Thinking about AF nursing & have ?'s

    jfratian replied to bafelly's topic in Government, Military

    Bafelly, in case you are looking at flight too, know that AF flight nursing is not the same thing as civilian flight nursing. The AF has different types of flight crews for different things, unlike...

  7. Navy Nurse Reserve with prior enlisted service

    jfratian replied to Ryjin01's topic in Government, Military

    Was your school based in the U.S.? What matters is that your BSN is through a U.S. based nursing school with the proper U.S. accreditation. Foreign nursing schools will not have those accreditations...

  8. Thinking about AF nursing & have ?'s

    jfratian replied to bafelly's topic in Government, Military

    O-2 (1st Lt) is not quite the bottom. You do make about $500 more a month than a brand new O-1 (2d Lt). The only time where you have cell phone restrictions is the first couple weeks of COT (your...

  9. Thinking about AF nursing & have ?'s

    jfratian replied to bafelly's topic in Government, Military

    If you really want to join, you should fork over the couple hundred bucks. I think the CEN will make a difference. You could get in without it, but it will help you hedge your bets. The AF cares...

  10. Pros and cons, new RN in the Air Force

    jfratian replied to Bsanjos's topic in Government, Military

    You need a BSN to be a nurse in the military in any branch. You are not eligible to apply until you have that. shibaowner, the AF and Navy do augment the Army and Marines, respectively. There are...

  11. Negotiability: ADSC/MSO and Student Loan Repayment

    jfratian replied to RenaissanceGal's topic in Government, Military

    He's a 100% right. You can google cost of living calculators and double check what he's saying; the better ones compare your wage in one city to what you would need to see the same standard of living...

  12. USAGPAN 2018

    jfratian replied to DRC6262's topic in Government, Military

    Be advised that the cap on credited experience constantly changes based on the need for experienced nurses. Nurses have entered as O-3s/Captains without MSNs in the past. You may find that next year...

  13. Thinking about AF nursing & have ?'s

    jfratian replied to bafelly's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, you definitely need the CEN credential. It's required to apply for retention bonuses down the road, so you mine as well get it now. Travis and Eglin are great locations

  14. Thinking about AF nursing & have ?'s

    jfratian replied to bafelly's topic in Government, Military

    I would say more people are disqualified by MEPS than anything else. Pretty much if you have any chronic medical conditions that require ongoing medications, MEPS will reject you. Then, you will...

  15. Joining the Air Force or Navy as an FNP, is it possible?

    jfratian replied to mikeparks22's topic in Government, Military

    FNPs seem to be chronically over-strength, typically at 90%+. Also, the fact that you don't have a DNP hurts you. All of the internal programs within the AF that train RNs to become NPs are all DNP...

  16. Thinking about AF nursing & have ?'s

    jfratian replied to bafelly's topic in Government, Military

    You should take a few weeks and slowly make a comprehensive list of all your questions and ask them at one time. That would probably be easier on the recruiter than you asking questions as you think...

  17. Tips to stand out for commissioning?

    jfratian replied to gabern2010's topic in Government, Military

    You stand out the same way anyone stands out. Get extra certifications and education. Get ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, and ATCN. Get board certified in your specialty (ex. CCRN, CEN, CNOR). Become a...

  18. Questions as a Navy Nurse Spouse

    jfratian replied to thehuntid's topic in Government, Military

    1 & 2. You all go directly from her graduation from training to her first base. You do not get any time to sell your house. The military contracts a moving company to move her and her...

  19. Air Force Nursing Corps

    jfratian replied to AirForceNursingCorps's topic in Government, Military

    You're correct that you don't just commission as soon as you earn the BSN. I don't know if reservists are eligible for enlisted commissioning programs. You may have to separate (get out and have a...

  20. Air Force Nursing Corps

    jfratian replied to AirForceNursingCorps's topic in Government, Military

    Why do you want to enlist in the Army but then later commission in the AF? The AF doesn't have a specific enlisted LPN/LVN specialty, but you are eligible to test for the NCLEX-PN in certain states...

  21. Army Reserve rank question

    jfratian replied to cablefree's topic in Government, Military

    While the recruiter will be able to make a solid, educated guess based on their experience, the official final say would be made by the selection board. It will all be on the commissioning documents...

  22. Army Active Duty FY 2018

    jfratian replied to burnetmw's topic in Government, Military

    Number of slots is always a big mystery. No one is going to know that on this site. The recruiters probably don't know that yet. It's a last minute thing that is finalized right before the board...

  23. Air Force Flight Nurse

    jfratian replied to lizham's topic in Government, Military

    You can't start as a flight nurse fresh from nursing school, whether you do ROTC or direct commission. They typically start you in med-surg and let you transition after your first 2 years. Also, you...

  24. Army Reserve rank question

    jfratian replied to cablefree's topic in Government, Military

    You'll find different branches calculate rank differently too. For example, the Navy won't count any experience you got before your BSN (i.e. ADN or diploma experience, even if as an RN, doesn't...

  25. OR RN considering the military

    jfratian replied to jessie_lynn913's topic in Government, Military

    You can get deployed for 9 months plus at a time...far from Nebraska. If that would upset you, then I wouldn't do it. The reserves is likely better for you, since you will only be away for training...