punkhardcoreRN

punkhardcoreRN has 1 years experience.

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1. Just accepted position at VA hospital! Some questions...

   punkhardcoreRN replied to punkhardcoreRN's topic in Government

   Today was my first day and we took the oath as federal employees- my schedule is going to be rotating, but I am assigned primarily to days and my orientation is 6 weeks long (due to not being considered a new-new grad), and the benefits was the most ...

2. Just accepted position at VA hospital! Some questions...

   punkhardcoreRN replied to punkhardcoreRN's topic in Government

   I start on Monday!

3. Taking NCLEX on Friday for the 1st time

   punkhardcoreRN replied to luckymeson's topic in NCLEX

   Took Kaplan, passed with 80 questions first time. I thought Kaplan was wayyyyy better than our crappy ATI tests at school. Dont know much about Saunders.

4. VA Hiring Process

   punkhardcoreRN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   I was pleasantly suprised myself after accepting position last Tuesday they wanted me to start orientation next week. She pretty much stated exactly what 79Tango said, that I could work while Vetpro, etc. was being completed. Pretty cool, if you ask ...

5. Finally on Board with the VA****

   punkhardcoreRN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   I can't wait to get back in with the gov't. I was honorably discharged in 2010 from UASF after 6 years, but was hoping to maybe take a comission as a ANG flight RN while working w/ VA system. That is, of course if my girlfriend/fiancee/wife is cool w...

6. Just accepted position at VA hospital! Some questions...

   punkhardcoreRN replied to punkhardcoreRN's topic in Government

   Thanks, I was referring to going to an out-of-state facility. I know one must interview for position but I guess I was referring to how long you have to wait before you can apply elsewhere- not that I am going to jump ship right away after being give...

7. 6th Time a Charm.. Anyone can do this!

   punkhardcoreRN replied to Rita1015's topic in NCLEX

   Congrats! But I gotta say, that $500 Kaplan course is a major reason why I passed my first time with only 80 questions- it totally reframed my idea of test-taking and strategy over content. Highly recommended!

8. Convicted of 2 dui's....any advice regarding BON?

   punkhardcoreRN replied to seasonsofchange's topic in Criminal

   I had a friend with 2 DUIs and not only was he granted an unrestricted license in a Compact state, he also serves as an RN in the national guard (his application had to be approved by the commander of the base w/ waivers but still). It's important to...

9. VA Hiring Process

   punkhardcoreRN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   "From the previous posts I've read the VA hiring process is pretty long and drawn out. I've applied to two different VA sites. The VA an hour away from my home I can always get in contact with a nurse recruiter and my application status for two posti...

10. Just accepted position at VA hospital! Some questions...

    punkhardcoreRN posted a topic in Government

    Hey everyone, so I guess the planets must have been aligned because after applying to my first VA position I was called back, interviewed and hired with 45 days! Just completed the Vetpro, physical, etc. and I'm starting orientation next week :). Aft...

11. Finally on Board with the VA****

    punkhardcoreRN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

    Congrats! I too am a new hire in the VA system and can't wait to start! I applied only once in November 2011 and got a call in January for interview and was offered a position last week (with 8 months experience at a teaching hospital). Does anyone k...