jfratian

jfratian DNP, RN, CRNA

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

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  1. Med school drop out, now a CRNA. Ask me anything...

    jfratian replied to MDdropouttoCRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think the tone and tenor of the person's comments are indicative of a troll, not any one particular assertion in particular. I have yet to meet a self deprecating CRNA, although I have never...

  2. Post doctoral CRNA certification programs?

    jfratian replied to NurseYyw's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    No, there are no shorter routes for those with graduate degrees in other nursing disciplines. All programs are 9 semesters in 36 month doctorates now. Politically motivated conspiracy theories...

  3. Navy, Air force, Military nursing

    jfratian replied to daniel4navy's topic in Government, Military

    The application process takes at least 6months. You'll definitely have 1+ year of experience by the time you actually start (which is all that matters). Start getting into shape now; it's...

  4. Navy Nurse 2024

    jfratian replied to Scoontz's topic in Government, Military

    After you get your civilian RN experience and advanced degrees credited towards a higher incoming rank, there is typically some amount of 'excess credit' that is not utilized. That excess credit will...

  5. Navy Nurse 2024

    jfratian replied to Scoontz's topic in Government, Military

    Prior civilian full-time RN experience is typically credited at 50%. With an MSN and no prior nursing experience or prior enlisted military experience would yield an O-2 pay grade with 0 years....

  6. CRNA Opportunities - Hawaii

    jfratian replied to LexieD's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CRNA job opportunities are massive and growing. I can't speak for the Hawaii market very well, but in general you can work just about anywhere you want as long as you're flexible on pay and scope of...

  7. Navy, Air force, Military nursing

    jfratian replied to daniel4navy's topic in Government, Military

    The Service Members Civil Relief Act (SCRA) exempts active duty military from property taxes outside of their state of primary residence. However, I don't believe that applies to houses outside of...

  8. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA): Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

    jfratian commented on Kyle Oliver's article in Nursing Career Explorer

    Don't get analysis paralysis. I think the important thing to do is do something productive, keep moving forward, and apply to schools next year if you don't get in this year. Many CRNA programs will...

  9. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA): Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

    jfratian commented on Kyle Oliver's article in Nursing Career Explorer

    You might be able to get into a CRNA school, but it is going to be tough. The average applicant is closer to a 3.5 GPA. I'd recommend continuing working where you currently are, because cardiac...

  10. Navy, Air force, Military nursing

    jfratian replied to daniel4navy's topic in Government, Military

    ADN RNs can work at any federal facility. Pay may be lower then civilian sector jobs in the same area because they don't have a BSN. Getting hired in any federal facility is painfully slow. Your...

  11. Navy, Air force, Military nursing

    jfratian replied to daniel4navy's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats. Fast is relative I think, but I'd bet you get orders within a month or so. No idea about the oath. It can technically be done by any judge or current officer, but you have to follow their...

  12. Looking into Navy Nurse Corps 2024

    jfratian replied to whiteandgrey's topic in Government, Military

    I doubt you'll find many recruiters on here. Officer recruiters really don't recruit, because they don't have to. People come to them. You'll need to be proactive and reach out via the "find a...

  13. Navy Nurse 2024

    jfratian replied to Scoontz's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, this will mean that interservice assignments will EVENTUALLY become more common. The exact timeframe is nebulous at best. There are some of them right now. This is especially true at joint...

  14. Navy Nurse 2024

    jfratian replied to Scoontz's topic in Government, Military

    Keep in mind that the ongoing DHA absorption of the non-deployed military heath system will eventually have more Navy at Air Force and Army hospitals. I have no clue what the timeframe for this...

  15. Working for military with foreign degree

    jfratian replied to Ellemental's topic in Government, Military

    RNs must have 1 year of full time experience to join the reserves at the time of commissioning. Only active duty takes new grads. That's the same for all 3 branches. As the application process...

  16. Navy, Air force, Military nursing

    jfratian replied to daniel4navy's topic in Government, Military

    Reserves vs Active Duty is a personal choice. I find that mid career nurses generally make more money on active duty than as civilians. However, they also work about 20% more (given that civilians...

  17. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA): Job Description, Salary, and How to Become One

    jfratian commented on Kyle Oliver's article in Nursing Career Explorer

    We did have one acute care NP that worked as an NP in an ICU in my CRNA class. I doubt any school is going to credit you with 'critical care experience' rounding on med-surg patients. You need...

  18. Navy, Air force, Military nursing

    jfratian replied to daniel4navy's topic in Government, Military

    Admin stuff is assigned in advance for the post part. In general, military hospital workload is really pretty cush compared to most civilian hospitals. A lot of your additional jobs can be done...

  19. Navy, Air force, Military nursing

    jfratian replied to daniel4navy's topic in Government, Military

    Reserves to active duty is hard to judge. It's at least 6 months. At some point you'll get active duty orders at some point and they will tell you where you're going and on what date. On that date...

  20. Navy, Air force, Military nursing

    jfratian replied to daniel4navy's topic in Government, Military

    These sorts of questions ultimately are left at the unit discretion. You get reasonable leadership, then you'll be OK. If you don't, then you won't. It's a dice roll. Yes, on active duty you...

  21. Navy, Air force, Military nursing

    jfratian replied to daniel4navy's topic in Government, Military

    I assume this is active duty? Pending degrees don't count toward rank so you'll be looked as an MSN. It sounds like you have 5 years of enlisted experience and 10 years of full time RN experience....

  22. Navy Nurse 2024

    jfratian replied to Scoontz's topic in Government, Military

    I am helping you out. I'm saving you a year applying. I'm saving you from being unhappy for 3 years serving. I'm hopefully saving myself from having to supervise you in a deployed location down...

  23. Navy Nurse 2024

    jfratian replied to Scoontz's topic in Government, Military

    I suspect you're not genuinely not interested in hearing me or learning, just shooting the messenger. It's not worthwhile giving you more detail. I also suspect im not the first person in your life...

  24. Navy Nurse 2024

    jfratian replied to Scoontz's topic in Government, Military

    This is my honest assessment based on the types of questions you're asking. The military isn't a place for you. I interview civilians for military accession for another branch and you learn to read...

  25. Navy Nurse 2024

    jfratian replied to Scoontz's topic in Government, Military

    So you'd spend 3 years at the san Diego balboa military hospital working peds, duck deployments, then peace out and use it as a resume builder? Not sure the military is the right place for you. You...