jfratian

jfratian DNP, RN, CRNA

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

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  1. Army/AirForce Nurse

    jfratian replied to QuestionsAnswers's topic in Government, Military

    I have posted a lot on this. If you click the hyperlink of my name, you'll be able to read my previous posts. They should give you all the information you could possibly

  2. Income during ODS- Navy

    jfratian replied to AvaRN22's topic in Government, Military

    I believe reservists from all branches on orders are entitled to BAH (housing allowance) for their zip code. You can Google "BAH rates" and find your rank/#dependents so see what you get paid each...

  3. Air Force NTP-2023

    jfratian replied to KeyzLocs's topic in Government, Military

    The length of the orders is a complicated topic that has a lot of nuance. It depends on the location, position, rank, and many other factors. Broad brush: Overseas locations generally have 2 years...

  4. Navy, Air force, Military nursing

    jfratian replied to daniel4navy's topic in Government, Military

    My question for you is are you joining to be an NP or an RN? Remember its hard to switch jobs in the military. You have to apply and they may not need NPs when you do. For ER nurses, they like level...

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

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

    Couple of additions to the original article: All CRNA programs today are minimally "9 semesters (extra Summer semesters) in 36 months" doctoral programs. 2025 is the date that all formerly...

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

    jfratian replied to Kyle Oliver's topic in Nursing Career

    Couple of corrections: 1. The 2025 doctoral requirement effectively phased out masters CRNA programs last year. You had to finish your program before 2025 to be grandfathered-in under the old...

  7. Veteran Considering Nursing/Reserves

    jfratian replied to a1cfox21's topic in Government, Military

    Flight medicine in the air force is not like civilian flight nursing. There are 2 categories of patients in flight: 1. Flight Nursing Patients: These are med-surg patients that are monitored by...

  8. Veteran Considering Nursing/Reserves

    jfratian replied to a1cfox21's topic in Government, Military

    I'm honestly not exactly sure how this flight surgeon NP role is shaping up. It's brand new and I've never met one. The theory behind the role is that flight surgeons are not doing surgery and are...

  9. Veteran Considering Nursing/Reserves

    jfratian replied to a1cfox21's topic in Government, Military

    A lot of nurses choose to stick with RN even after going back to school. You won't make any additional money or rank in the military by becoming an NP, CRNA, CNS, etc. However, you may be eligible...

  10. Veteran Considering Nursing/Reserves

    jfratian replied to a1cfox21's topic in Government, Military

    If you have 12 years active duty as a 42 year old, then you'll look like a 30 year old for at least the Air Force Nurse Corps. I believe it's similar for all 3 branches. Your medical waivers will...

  11. Veteran Considering Nursing/Reserves

    jfratian replied to a1cfox21's topic in Government, Military

    I know this is a nursing site, but I really think PA would be an easier road for you. Even the fastest 0 to NP route would be at least 3 if not 4 years including pre-reqs. It sounds like you already...

  12. Navy, Air force, Military nursing

    jfratian replied to daniel4navy's topic in Government, Military

    Of course you can always go IRR. You need to be careful about any bonuses you take. Most of then require active drilling. There is also the problem of your health situation. If you are IRR for...

  13. Navy, Air force, Military nursing

    jfratian replied to daniel4navy's topic in Government, Military

    CRNA school is a continuous 9-full semesters over 3 years. You need flexible military leadership that will let you do things like waive annual tour and reschedule drill weekends. CRNA clinical...

  14. Navy, Air force, Military nursing

    jfratian replied to daniel4navy's topic in Government, Military

    I'm really not familiar with the Navy specifically, but generally speaking transfers within the nurse corps are fairly easy. You're changing your position code and specialty code (AFSC/MOS/billet...

  15. Navy, Air force, Military nursing

    jfratian replied to daniel4navy's topic in Government, Military

    In general job changes in the guard/reserves of any military branch are totally a matter of luck, timing, and your willingness to move/travel. If you graduate NP school (and attain 1 year of...

  16. Help-Army Officer transfer to Nurse Corps

    jfratian replied to wendalin920's topic in Government, Military

    All 3 branches require minimum BSNs from U.S. Nursing Schools. If you're already going that route, I'd recommend associates to MSN programs online. MSNs start as O-2s, Plus, you'd eventually need...

  17. Navy Reserve vs. AF Reserve

    jfratian replied to DomiMichel24's topic in Government, Military

    I'm not sure how big the entire medical force is in each branch (That would include things like corpsmen, physicians, pharmacists, etc.). However, the Navy and Air Force nurse corps are about the...

  18. CCAT AF Nursing

    jfratian replied to AlainaCTICUMSNRN's topic in Government, Military

    And if you're interested in active duty, that will generally not be compatible with grad school. You may be OK with MSN in education or informatics. Anything requiring clinical rotations (NP, CRNA)...

  19. CCAT AF Nursing

    jfratian replied to AlainaCTICUMSNRN's topic in Government, Military

    Reserves is usually manageable with grad school. I did it with CRNA school. The key is having a chief nurse willing to let you miss/makeup drill weekends as needed. Also you want to get your 8...

  20. GS series nurses

    jfratian replied to CoastGal's topic in Government, Military

    From my experience, civilians working at a military facility generally have it very good. They are given priority on their vacation. Military take all the call. There's usually endless bodies of...

  21. Navy Reserve vs. AF Reserve

    jfratian replied to DomiMichel24's topic in Government, Military

    I'm in the Air Force. I'd, say the job of an OR nurse is largely the same in all 3 military branches. It's pretty much 80% the same as civilian OR nursing. The military gives you additional training...

  22. Nurse Anesthesiologist Name Change

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

    This discussion is 100% why every board of nursing needs a CRNA on

  23. Nurse Anesthesiologist Name Change

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

    Both groups are very green on day one in different ways. Each group has strengths and weaknesses, and thats nothing to be ashamed of. Learning something from someone of a lesser precieved social...

  24. Nurse Anesthesiologist Name Change

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

    And yes, all new CA-1s at my old institution spent their first 6 weeks 1:1 with a CRNA. That is relatively common practice. Attending physician anesthesiologist in academic practice very rarely...

  25. Nurse Anesthesiologist Name Change

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

    While sometimes a senior resident may do this training, I can think of numerous examples where I taught ultrasound IV insertion, IV pumps, and basic vent settings to med students and junior...