Tammy197378

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1. Current VA RN Here To Provide Assistance

   Tammy197378 replied to Jtkknj's topic in Government

   Chang every response you post reads like a condescending and disrespectful response. Please be aware of the inflection of your responses so that it comes across as helpful and not rude. Thank you so much

2. how soon to transfer within VA

   Tammy197378 replied to Tammy197378's topic in Government

   I believe it would and I hope this satisfies your curiosity

3. how soon to transfer within VA

   Tammy197378 replied to Tammy197378's topic in Government

   No there are not transfers and I did interview for the position in NC and received a tentative offer recently. After talking with yall I should stay put, increase my experience and proficiency to maintain my good name as a nurse. I had a weak moment ...

4. how soon to transfer within VA

   Tammy197378 replied to Tammy197378's topic in Government

   Thank you for your advice:)

5. how soon to transfer within VA

   Tammy197378 replied to Tammy197378's topic in Government

   Your response allowed me to think about what I might be portraying myself as to the HR/current dept I am in. Thank you for the truthful comment.

6. how soon to transfer within VA

   Tammy197378 posted a topic in Government

   I am going to sound like a wuss and most likely am but...I transferred to a job in Wy and let me tell you something..IT IS COLD! I have only been hear a month and -12 is making me sick as a dog and exhausted. I have been offered a job in Wilmington N...

7. How to get a job at Veterans Affairs.

   Tammy197378 replied to amy9999's topic in Government

   I have to say that I just got hired with the VA and to keep plugging! I started last year in Aug of 2013 and assumed after several months (May of 2014) that I would not get hired. I interviewed 3 different times but kept applying and finally I got a ...

8. South University FNP MSN program???

   Tammy197378 replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in NP Students

   can you work full time and go the online courses of South U?

9. VA contract negotiation

   Tammy197378 replied to Tammy197378's topic in Government

   ORTech, I don't think you are wrong at all..I have waited from application, interview, and now tentative job offer almost 2 MONTHS! So I believe you when you stated "grateful just to get a phone call w/ the offer"..haha. Thank you for breaking down t...

10. VA contract negotiation

    Tammy197378 posted a topic in Government

    Hello, I have been reading so many helpful tips for the VA but I wanted to check on my specific case. I am an RN w/my BSN and I have been in nursing (mainly school nursing) for 6 years. I have been offered a position in Big Spring, Tx and the job off...

11. Commission and Benefits

    Tammy197378 replied to snp81's topic in Government

    I know what you mean..and about a month ago, that is what was happening. I had to track family members down, old health histories down, old landlords..lord help us!! Thankyou for your encouragement. I am in a BSN program as of May 2010, and I am runn...

12. Trying to enter BSTRAP program

    Tammy197378 replied to Tammy197378's topic in Government

    I have already passed my boards and I am an RN..thank you just cause for the explanation..I appreciate it. Lifeafter40, I am keeping my fingers crossed for you too!!

13. Trying to enter BSTRAP program

    Tammy197378 replied to Tammy197378's topic in Government

    So..are you wanting to start the BSN program too? I don't really understand the Nurse Candidate Program...what is it? How do you get involved in that? How far are you into the BSN program? I completely understand the dissapointment thing..I will be t...

14. Trying to enter BSTRAP program

    Tammy197378 replied to Tammy197378's topic in Government

    Thankyou for your help in "hanging in there" Lifeafter40! It is hard to complain or talk about with most people, because they don't understand why I am doing it or they dont know what the big deal is in waiting!! ahhhh I am almost 40, in my RN-BSN pr...

15. Trying to enter BSTRAP program

    Tammy197378 posted a topic in Government

    I have completed my application to be commissioned into the Army BStrap program. Unfortunately the boards were closed for June..so now I have to wait until Oct. Anybody else going through this?