CalmNurse

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1. Do you work in a VA CPAC as UR RN?

   CalmNurse posted a topic in Government

   Hello Everyone, I have ten years of experience as a Med/Surg nurse, and I'm considering my career options. I'm interested in working as a Utilization Review Nurse in a VA CPAC (Consolidated Patient Account Center). I know that there are several aroun...

2. Albuquerque or Las Vegas VA Hosp?

   CalmNurse posted a topic in Government

   Hello everyone, If you work as a staff RN at the Albuquerque or Las Vegas VA Hospital would you please give me your opinion on: Working conditions for inpatient nurses, ex. nurse-to-patient ratios, particularly on nights and weekends Pay scale and ...

3. Moving to San Antonio......advice on hospitals

   CalmNurse replied to BlondieRN2's topic in Texas

   argo, thank you for saving me from jumping out of the frying pan into the fire! up to 8 (probably high acuity) patients per nurse , and i assume, frequent mandatory overtime? no way! sounds like a recipe for burnout to me. :hug: again, thank you for ...

4. Moving to San Antonio......advice on hospitals

   CalmNurse replied to BlondieRN2's topic in Texas

   Argo, Thank you SO MUCH! Yes, I do recall a strike, I believe as recent as last September related to nurses in critical speciality areas being promised one salary to move to San Antonio, but then being required to pay the salary difference back once...

5. Moving to San Antonio......advice on hospitals

   CalmNurse replied to BlondieRN2's topic in Texas

   Hey Argo, Can you PLEASE give me the scoop on why you think "everyone hates" the VA? What have you heard from nurses working there, ex. working conditions (nurse/patient ratios, etc.) I'm at a critical decision point and need all the insight and adv...

6. Audie L Murphy VA Hosp San Antonio, TX-Need Info!

   CalmNurse posted a topic in Texas

   hello everyone, i am thinking of moving to san antonio and applying at the audie l. murphy va hospital in san antonio (which is part of the south texas health care system). if you work at this hospital, or know someone who does, would you please pro...