jfratian

jfratian DNP, RN, CRNA

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

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  1. Advice for someone about to join the Air Force

    jfratian replied to Matt C's topic in Government, Military

    It sounds like you'll be trying to join the Active Duty Air Force as a med-surg nurse (46N3). To determine if that's right for you, I would need to know what your personal life looks like as well as...

  2. Airforce VS Navy Nursing

    jfratian replied to Dyson's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, to my knowledge the AF reserves only hires RNs with at least 1 year experience (so yes you can apply at end of your first year). There are NP and CRNA positions in the Air National Guard under...

  3. USPHS Medical Waiver for depression

    jfratian replied to JadeFrog's topic in Government, Military

    It's going to be tough and I doubt they will even want to attempt to apply for a waiver for you. USPHS is already really competitive...full military benefits with no deployments. There are already...

  4. Air National Guard/ Reserve Experiences

    jfratian replied to ChiefFaith's topic in Government, Military

    I'm an AF reserves nurse. I was active duty before that. I can say that it's significantly easier to balance life in the reserves. As far as having kids/family, it is very doable but challenging...

  5. Currently Licensed Vocation Nurse needing assistance/advice (reserve)

    jfratian replied to dannyi2yu's topic in Government, Military

    Can't speak to that specifically, but I can say I've seen all manner of overqualified people forced to do military training they don't need to check boxes. Imagine a physician assistant being forced...

  6. Airforce VS Navy Nursing

    jfratian replied to Dyson's topic in Government, Military

    So I assume that means NP adult-gerontology? Seems like you would want to do ICU in either case. I think your best bet is to start in a civilian ICU for a year...start applying about 6 months into...

  7. Civilian nurse on overseas base? (Family Advocacy Program)

    jfratian replied to Chaosmyth's topic in Government, Military

    Nah, go for it. I've been an Air Force nurse for 8 years now. We work with civilians all the time. If you are a competent nurse, then you'll do just fine. I'm sure any education you'll be doing is...

  8. Airforce VS Navy Nursing

    jfratian replied to Dyson's topic in Government, Military

    "I want to get a DNP" is a pretty broad goal. Depending on what you want to do...NP, CNM, CNS, CRNA, management, research...would change my advice. If not already in ROTC, I always recommend 1...

  9. USN Nurse, feel stuck in psych specialty.

    jfratian replied to JP88's topic in Government, Military

    Not the best person to ask probably...I went reserves after 7 years as an AD Air Force ICU nurse. I had different reasons than you, though. I wanted to do CRNA and didn't get picked up for the USUHS...

  10. Please critique my Motivational Statement- Navy Nurse Corps

    jfratian replied to AvaRN22's topic in Government, Military

    I would add a something to the effect of 'I understand and am prepared for the personal sacrifices months of deployments and military training will require.' Dodging deployments is a constant issue...

  11. L&D RN: Air Force or Navy Reserve?

    jfratian replied to AvaRN22's topic in Government, Military

    The bottom line with L&D is they make you deploy as med-surg nurses. That's a pretty common theme across all 3 branches from what I've seen. When I was in Afghanistan, half the med-surg nurses...

  12. USNR Nurse Corps Specialties

    jfratian replied to Barbershope's topic in Government, Military

    In general, ICU experience is typically the most desired for nearly any military nursing job. Other than operating room, ICU RNs can pretty much backfill any other role. I would go with

  13. Air Force nursing FY2021

    jfratian replied to tabmeechie's topic in Government, Military

    6 years is standard from Captain (O-3) to Major (O-4). Nurses in the reserves usually fill Major billets (meaning they are all funded for up to that rank), so it is not very challenging to get...

  14. O1 -O2 Promotions Army Reserve Nurses

    jfratian replied to guest1120787's topic in Government, Military

    O2 and O3 promotions were automatic for me. Once you attain the required time in grade, often 2 years for each, your officer career brief and email will automatically show the promotion. If you...

  15. Army Reserves CRNA

    jfratian replied to GHOT-Anes's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You might have better luck on the Government/Military nursing page. I'm an RN in the AF reserves. Seeing as how they offer 15K per year for flight nurses in the AF, I think it's highly likely you...

  16. CRNA Pain Management Fellowships

    jfratian posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm starting to look at post grad CRNA fellowships for pain management. I'm trying to weigh the pros and cons of each of the programs. There appears to be 3 programs: Texas Christian (TCU), South...

  17. Air Force - Keesler Medical Center ICU

    jfratian replied to cspringer13's topic in Government, Military

    Deployments these days are few and far between with Afghanistan now closed. COVID support 'deployments' are coming to a close as well. For Air Force nurses the most common deployments right now are...

  18. Air Force - Keesler Medical Center ICU

    jfratian replied to cspringer13's topic in Government, Military

    Keesler is small community hospital with <50 inpatients in all units for average census. Their ICU is tiny and many of the patients are more step-down level. The patient care will be a piece of...

  19. Air Force RN with family

    jfratian replied to leslie_d's topic in Government, Military

    I would recommend reserves for you. Active duty might be a bit too much. If you can manage 2-3 months of initial training (one time) plus 1 weekend a month and 2 extra weeks per year...the...

  20. Is it possible to do CRNA school and the Air Force Reserves?

    jfratian replied to Calicy's topic in Government, Military

    You can actually do your 2 week drill anytime during the year provided there is money available. You also don't have to do all 14 days at once...or at all. With your unit commander's permission and...

  21. Is it possible to do CRNA school and the Air Force Reserves?

    jfratian replied to Calicy's topic in Government, Military

    I'm not a CCATT RN, but yes it has been doable so far. I'm just wrapping up my first semester with clinical rotations and all is well. It's a bit of extra stress but feasible. You should really...

  22. Speciality when joining Navy as RN with experience?

    jfratian replied to TryingmybestRN's topic in Government, Military

    None of the 3 branches of the military have a specialty code specifically for pediatrics or peds ICU RNs. All 3 have NICU codes. The problem with PICU nurses in my experience is there is a VAST...

  23. Joining Navy with MSN

    jfratian replied to happy_peanuts's topic in Government, Military

    In my experience, the only benefit to the MSN is that they start you one pay grade higher. I've heard some branches might be doing away with considering experience and advanced degrees for starting...

  24. Entering Reserve Nursing with young children

    jfratian replied to Danielle48's topic in Government, Military

    I responded to your other post as well. I am a current Air Force Reserve RN. I spent 7 years on active duty before transitioning to the reserves. The requirements for reserves (and guard too)...

  25. FY 2023 Military Nurse Applications

    jfratian replied to Danielle48's topic in Government, Military

    You generally should just follow the directions of your recruiter. Stay on top of them for sure...I'd check in via email or phone at least a few times a month. However, the nurse corps for each...