Help with VA Hospital Application Questions...slightly confused new grad. :/

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Specializes in ORTHO, TRAUMA, MED-SURG, L&D, POSTPARTUM.

Hi there,

I'm filling out the VA Hospital Application and there are some questions I'm not certain I understand how to answer correctly. Advice welcomed on what these questions mean! New grad here unfamiliar with lingo.

II - REGISTRATION AND CLINICAL PRIVILEGES

14. ARE YOU FULLY REGISTERED IN EVERY STATE IN WHICH YOU ARE NOW REGISTERED? Yes or No. (If restricted, limited or probation in any State(s), explain on separate sheet).

I believe, yes. Recently licensed new grad in PA. No restrictions.

15. DO YOU CURRENTLY HAVE OR HAVE YOU EVER HAD CLINICAL PRIVILEGES AT ANY HEALTH CARE INSTITUTION, AGENCY OR ORGANIZATION. ((If "YES" explain on separate sheet Yes as a student nurse we have clinicals, is that what it is asking??? Doesn't everyone who works or volunteers in a hospital have clinical experience? What is this question referring to. Should I list clinical experience as a student here?

NAME OF CURRENT OR MOST RECENT INSTITUTION, AGENCY OR ORGANIZATION WHERE

HELD? Question after one above. I'm unemployed,all of my clinical experience is from nursing school clinicals. Do I list my nursing school here?

IV - THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY FACILITY DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE CERTIFICATION

I certify that I have verified registration with State boards, and sighted visa or evidence of citizenship. Board certification has been verified (if appropriate).

19. EVIDENCE HAS BEEN SIGHTED IN REGARDS TO:

_ CERTIFICATION AS A NURSE ANESTHETIST

_ REGISTRATION FOR ALL STATES LISTED BY APPLICANT

_ CURRENT OR MOST RECENT CLINICAL PRIVILEGES

_ NO CURRENT OR PREVIOUS CLINICAL PRIVILEGES

_ VISA

_ NATURALIZED CITIZENS Does the person receiving the application fill this out?

IS YOUR PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY COMPILED? Yes or No. I don't have one so, no.

IF YOUR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY STUDY IS NOT A PART OF YOUR

PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY, PLEASE SEND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S)

Link to application to better understand context: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850a-fill.pdf

Like I said, as a new grad I'm not sure I understand the context of these questions correctly. Or maybe its just confusing wording of a VA Hospital application. I would appreciate any clarification if you have completed this application or understand the context better.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

15 no. This is for clinicians like APN, CRNA, MD, DO, PA-C, etc not student clinical rotations.

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I filled mine out as a new grad but have no clue what I put as answers! I think i did 14- yes, 15 & 16-no. The gray part is what their department fills out. If you're looking up the position on USAjobs.gov, there should be a name & phone number and/or email of the HR person to contact. I'd say contact them if you have questions. :)

Good luck! I feel so lucky to have gotten a job at the VA as a new grad. Love my job!

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Specializes in ORTHO, TRAUMA, MED-SURG, L&D, POSTPARTUM.

Thank you so much! I was thinking about contacting the HR person, but I was worried I would come a across as completely clueless. But as you can see, I am. Lol. :)

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Specializes in ORTHO, TRAUMA, MED-SURG, L&D, POSTPARTUM.
I filled mine out as a new grad but have no clue what I put as answers! I think i did 14- yes, 15 & 16-no. The gray part is what their department fills out. If you're looking up the position on USAjobs.gov, there should be a name & phone number and/or email of the HR person to contact. I'd say contact them if you have questions. :)

Good luck! I feel so lucky to have gotten a job at the VA as a new grad. Love my job!

Peppermint_RN, can you list any non-RN experience for the "nursing experience" section? I'm guessing they only want jobs there from working as a RN.

I would love an opportunity to work at the VA. I hear new grads tend to have an easier transition into their program. :)

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If you worked as an LVN before I would guess you could list that as nursing experience, but that things like CNA experience and clinical experience don't count.

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I would suggest you go to the top of this page, and find the heading "Specialties" on the yellow banner. Click that, and then scroll down to "Government / Military Nursing". You will find a ton of info on VA-specific topics (including this one).

Good luck! :)

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