jfratian

jfratian DNP, RN, CRNA

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

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  1. Air Force NTP 2018

    jfratian replied to Tishad87's topic in Government, Military

    I have no idea. Only a healthcare recruiter would know the answer. At worst, you'd have to work as a civilian RN for a year after

  2. Air Force NTP 2018

    jfratian replied to Tishad87's topic in Government, Military

    You should start at least 12 months before graduation. They only take new grads once per year coinciding with May graduation...starting in June or July. If you graduate in December, you'll have get...

  3. Army Nurse Corp Reserves advice/input on experience 2016

    jfratian replied to RayRN87's topic in Government, Military

    Typically, you rank is determined by a function of your RN full-time experience (often 50% of it). Your previous enlisted time doesn't get you a higher rank. It only gets you the O1-E designator...

  4. Per diem job on the side?

    jfratian replied to HannahKay's topic in Government, Military

    You can absolutely get a per diem job while on active duty. Many people do it. However, you'll need to buy your own liability insurance, because the government won't cover you. You'll also need...

  5. Joining national guard

    jfratian replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in Government, Military

    Programs to assist with going back to school are admittedly rare and generally entail certain restrictions. It doesn't mean you can't look as part of your overall plan. According to the Robert Woods...

  6. Air Force Nursing Selection Boards Nov 2016

    jfratian replied to Concomitance's topic in Government, Military

    No, OB has a lot more than that. You can add at least JBER (anchorage), Wright Patterson (Dayton, OH), Nellis (Las Vegas), and Eglin (Pensacola. FL) to that

  7. OB RN Air Force Vs. Army

    jfratian replied to LDNurse, BSN's topic in Government, Military

    Every branch has mandatory weapons training on either an M9 and/or M4 prior to deployment. Mentality aside, I think that you'd find nursing largely the same in all 3 branches. The major differences...

  8. Army Medic to Navy/Air Force ?'s

    jfratian replied to Fallout272's topic in Government, Military

    I personally don't currently experience 60+ hours per week as an active duty Air Force nurse; I average about 44-46 hours a week now in PACU and I averaged about 48-50 hours per week when I was...

  9. Joining national guard

    jfratian replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in Government, Military

    I get the sense that you would join as an enlisted medic and expect some sort of advantage or deference due to your RN license. Other than a slight pay bump (probably E-4), I think you will be...

  10. Nursing Student Looking into the Military World

    jfratian replied to GSUnursing6034's topic in Government, Military

    It is fairly difficult to change specialties. All 3 branches have subspecialty codes that designate people with different experiences. The degree of difficulty depends on the specialty you're in and...

  11. Nursing Student Looking into the Military World

    jfratian replied to GSUnursing6034's topic in Government, Military

    I think you might find it helpful to start working on the massive amount of paperwork ASAP. You may not be able to submit a package until some period of time before graduation, but I think you would...

  12. Nursing Student Looking into the Military World

    jfratian replied to GSUnursing6034's topic in Government, Military

    When you click the 'find a recruiter' link on the AF website, their is a healthcare student/professional option; it will only show you healthcare recruiters near you. You definitely need to start...

  13. How to become a Navy Nurse

    jfratian replied to Sharamary's topic in Government, Military

    It takes a good 6 months to apply for any branch of the military, and the boards that decide who gets in meet months before you would join. The entire process from start to finish is nearly a year....

  14. Air Force Nursing | Pathway to Flight Nurse

    jfratian replied to jlsigh's topic in Government, Military

    I should also point out that they just recently started letting new grads begin in OR. So your options are med/surg, OB, and OR when you finish ROTC. The problem with OR is that you can never leave...

  15. Air Force Nursing | Pathway to Flight Nurse

    jfratian replied to jlsigh's topic in Government, Military

    I can't really elaborate on TACIT much, since I've never done it. I don't get the sense that they do a ton of volume; I've only met one person, a CRNA, that's done it. If you are really interested...

  16. What can I expect from the Reserves?

    jfratian replied to francoml's topic in Government, Military

    I'm active, and don't know about the reserves specifically. It's going to be different form unit to unit, but I would be shocked if you found a hospital based unit that didn't have OR

  17. What can I expect from the Reserves?

    jfratian replied to francoml's topic in Government, Military

    I guess to put it another way, the ability to earn constructive credit is nil once you commission. For example, I know a 1st Lt who has 2 years as a military nurse and 2 years as a civilian nurse....

  18. What can I expect from the Reserves?

    jfratian replied to francoml's topic in Government, Military

    You really should wait and apply after you finish the NP program. Your rank wouldn't automatically go up after graduation. You wouldn't necessarily serve as an NP either. Your current experience...

  19. Quick Tip for ANYONE considering nursing in the military

    jfratian replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    You also need a BSN. He was asking on behalf of an associates degree trained nurse he knows who wants to join. Chris52, there certainly isn't a huge need for new grad nurses right now. RN to BSN...

  20. Navy Reserve Nursing

    jfratian replied to NavyNurseCorpsPM1's topic in Government, Military

    I'm not really an expert on reserve, but I think different people get different contracts. I have a 6 year active duty and 2 year IRR contract. Others I work with have a 4 year active and 4 year...

  21. What to do while in Air Force, education wise

    jfratian replied to RN2365's topic in Government, Military

    The program rules change from time to time. It's been a while since I've looked at the program. It's a 3 year DNP program. It's either 4 (number of years of school plus 1) or 6 years (double...

  22. Joining AF as MSN-FNP new grad

    jfratian replied to nneokill175's topic in Government, Military

    FNP is a different ball of wax. I would check-in again with the Navy if you are still interested. They might really need NPs but not RNs and therefore be willing to take a new-grad NP. The Air Force...

  23. What to do while in Air Force, education wise

    jfratian replied to RN2365's topic in Government, Military

    There isn't a DOD mandated or Air Force mandated 1-year waiting rule. Individual supervisors (and I'm sure all other manner of random paper-pushers) could probably turn down your TA request for a...

  24. What to do while in Air Force, education wise

    jfratian replied to RN2365's topic in Government, Military

    There is a program where you can go back to school after at 2 years at your 1st base: AFIT. They offer a DNP/CRNA program. You could be an ICU nurse for 2-4 years, and then go back to school on the...

  25. Joining AF as MSN-FNP new grad

    jfratian replied to nneokill175's topic in Government, Military

    I'm a little confused that you have an FNP license but you want to practice as an RN in the Navy. All branches utilize FNPs to some degree. Also, you've had an RN license for 5 years now. How are...