tabisadelta

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1. VA Nurse Pay Scales

   tabisadelta replied to kristykat's topic in Government

   They don't include differentials.

2. VA Nurse Pay Scales

   tabisadelta replied to kristykat's topic in Government

   Thanks, doesn't seem worth it to go up one grade.

3. VA Nurse Pay Scales

   tabisadelta replied to kristykat's topic in Government

   I was offered N1, L3, G6. However, it doesn't look like they took my GPA or certification into consideration. Is it worth it to question? I have a start date finally and I don't want to hold anything up.

4. dccc fall 2016...anyone petitioning or thinking about it?

   tabisadelta replied to nikki_nikki's topic in School Programs

   Went to DCCC 2011/2012 for my prerequisites and took my TEAS. I applied too late for the nursing program and got wait listed. It all worked out bc I ended up getting my BSN in May. DCCC has a very reputable program.

5. VA: Choosing Medical Insurance

   tabisadelta replied to tabisadelta's topic in Government

   Great advice! My husband and I will have to sit down and make an educated decision. Thanks!

6. VA: Choosing Medical Insurance

   tabisadelta replied to tabisadelta's topic in Government

   That makes sense. The recruiter said that there would be a comparison chart. I couldn't find it. Hopefully I can access it during orientation. That should make it a lot easier.

7. VA: Choosing Medical Insurance

   tabisadelta replied to tabisadelta's topic in Government

   Thanks, that is more convenient. That helps!

8. VA: Choosing Medical Insurance

   tabisadelta posted a topic in Government

   Hello, I tried searching for this, but didn't find anything. I have a tentative offer for the VA and was told to look through the insurance plans. How did you make your decision? We have two children and want to make the best choice while saving mo...

9. Please explain steps/promotion question too

   tabisadelta replied to kerbear1969's topic in Government

   I agree w jeckm about considering benefits and long term. Now, I haven't gotten a form offer yet, still going through the hiring process. But my one caution (that I actually just posted about) is that I was told none of my experience prior to my BS...

10. VetPro process in the VA

    tabisadelta replied to BlueRN95's topic in Government

    I guess every process is different. I got an offer and no word on salary or start date. When I meet w the recruiter, she did VETPRO while I sat next to her on the computer. She said I will get info on equip. My physical isn't scheduled for 2 wks. ...

11. Do you have Malpractice Ins?

    tabisadelta replied to smoup's topic in Psychiatric

    The VA said it's not required for me to carry my own.

12. Do you have Malpractice Ins?

    tabisadelta replied to smoup's topic in Psychiatric

    Yup, NSO. But job told me I don't need it.

13. For New Grads -YES you can do psych.

    tabisadelta replied to Psych_Nurse89's topic in Psychiatric

    Great Post, I am a second degree student. I have over 15 years experience working in mental/behavioral health and just accepted a psych nurse job at the VA. While I am excited, I was also nervous that I would lose skills. My argument to my husband...