mumarada replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced
Yes, I currently work at the VA as an RN, I'm starting NP Program this Fall. As far as help pay for education, each one is different. DC does NOT pay for NP school, but I have read other postings that do. Here's a screen shot:
mumarada replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced
If you were offered a position, I would seriously consider taking it. The pay may not be what you expect/want, but benefits, time off & job security is worth it. You can always transfer to another dept or VA. Good luck
mumarada replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced
Were you employed by the VA prior to the residency? I looked up an NP residency in DC this is what I found: LINK
Sick Leave: 1 hour for every 20 hours worked per pay period
If the resident has less than three years of eligible Federal Ser...
Where did you take statistics? I was looking online for classes and it ranged from free to $1000 for the class. Coursera, I think is free. UC Berkeley $1150. Thanks
Hello, I work at the VA as an RN & want to know if I pursue NP will I lose my grade/step that I am now? I'm an grade 2 step 10 and want to know if that will transfer as an NP or do I start grade 1 NP?
thanks
Hi Sue, I just saw your post. I'm new to the VA. I wanted to know since you were Nurse 2/Step 12 for 5 years, did you still get raises? I see with each step you get a raise but then there are raises too?
Hello, I've been in the GE Lab for a few years. Previous ICU/Tele/m/s. It's really different from other areas of nursing - Procedural Nursing. I suggest that you become familiar with GI nursing www.sgna.org They have a new textbook which I thi...
mumarada replied to InformaticsRN.MA's topic in Informatics
I have a BSN in nursing & experience in ICU, Med/Surg, tele. I am very interested in nursing informatics. My local community college has a certificate in HIT, which I am thinking about pursuing. It's very affordable & can be done online an...