jfratian

jfratian DNP, RN, CRNA

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

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  1. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    freedomfocused, There's a somewhat complicated formula your recruiter will definitely have. It's not as simple as divide by 2. I don't have prior military experience like you do, and that makes it...

  2. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    To current active duty nurses on this forum, I was just accepted during the last board and have COT this March. I got a fully-qualified slot and just missed the experience cut for 1st lieutenant....

  3. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Well, the good news is that when you're applying with less than 6 months of experience you can apply for an NTP slot (new grad) instead of an FQ (experienced) slot. You will only be applying against...

  4. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Yep, that's what I did. Get a civilian job with a good nursing education department and start taking every class you possibly

  5. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    I won't report to COT till March, so I can't answer 3 or 4 very well. From what little I know now, it's somewhat similar to civilian nursing when you're not deployed. However, you're patients are...

  6. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Midinphx, My only speculation on that is that there must be a lack of available funding to hire extra active duty nurses. Civilians must work out to be cheaper. tacomaster, When I applied, they ask...

  7. Air Force March 2014 COT

    jfratian replied to jfratian's topic in Government, Military

    Just looked at my LOA and realized the start date is actually Tuesday, March 4th. No clue. It can't be a very high acceptance rate. I was turned down the first time with a high GPA and a lot of...

  8. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Based on my last application, when I was wait-listed, it should be sometime in February; the packet would be due in January with results coming in March. Unless they have changed things, they have...

  9. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    It got a word doc via email. It was part of a letter of acceptance (LOA) that I had to

  10. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    tinap311, If you read through this thread and the 2013 AF nursing thread, then you'll have a pretty good idea. I think you'll find most of the 'accepts' have qualifications similar to you. It's a...

  11. Air Force Jan 2014 COT

    jfratian replied to Dreaming1007's topic in Government, Military

    I'm march and I'm FQ. It's my understanding that they don't segregate NTP vs FQ for COT only. FQ people go to their assignment directly afterwards while NTP people go to another training location (I...

  12. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Elmendorf, Alaska! My COT date is March 3rd. This links you to Air Force March 2014 COT.

  13. Air Force Jan 2014 COT

    jfratian replied to Dreaming1007's topic in Government, Military

    https://allnurses.com/government-military-nursing/air-force-march-883152.html#post7567185 My COT date is March 3rd. I'll be at Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, Alaska. This links you to Air Force March...

  14. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    There certainly is a way to find out. Call the office in your geographical location and ask to speak to another healthcare recruiter. There is also a Master Sergeant supervising the flight who can...

  15. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    I'm in too! I'm not yet sure when or where

  16. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Probably going to have to wait until Monday to find out as I didn't check this site until

  17. Increased nurse staff levels tied to lower odds of Medicare readmissions penalties, s

    jfratian replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I understand the recommended ratios, and I think 4:1 or 5:1 for med surg is fine generally speaking. What I don't agree with in these studies is the concept that every single nurse you add improves...

  18. Increased nurse staff levels tied to lower odds of Medicare readmissions penalties, s

    jfratian replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Allow me to play devil's advocate here for a minute. Clearly people would receive the best care if every med surg patient had their own nurse. However, there is a decreasing benefit with each nurse...

  19. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Aliseel25's post seems to imply that results will be out sooner...possibly by early next week? I had to read it a couple of times for it to sink

  20. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Oh, come on. Don't jerk me around like this! I was looking through old emails, and my first email from my recruiter came on September 11, 2012...13months ago. Anyway, let me know when you hear...

  21. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    I asked my recruiter that same question today. The shutdown doesn't affect the number of selects, their bonuses or loan repayments, or the date of release for results...still October

  22. FY 2014 Air Force Nursing

    jfratian replied to SG219's topic in Government, Military

    Not to disappoint anyone, but just because a specialty is needed doesn't mean there are funds allocated to hire. I'm not critical care...med/surg actually. However, my recruiter did have qualified...

  23. Non-nursing major to CRNA vs. Pre-Med

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

    By my math, you've got 1-2 years of prereqs for med school, 4 years of med school, plus 4 years of total residency, and finally maybe 1-2 years fellowship (depending on what you're doing); 10-12 years...

  24. Neutral advice on asking for raise

    jfratian replied to ophthalnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think the most effective thing to do is start applying for other jobs and use those offers as leverage. At the very least, you could research other similar jobs and use the data to negotiate a...

  25. considering crna school after bsn

    jfratian replied to JessyPaige_93's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CRNA Schools and Programs | Nurse Anesthetist Programs I assume you already know this, but any CRNA program I've ever heard of requires 1-2 years of ICU nursing experience minimum. There are fewer...