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    by Feb 18, '11
    Does anyone working in Oklahoma VA Hospital?

    I am interested at working at VA. I have 2 years of med-surg experience.
    Before I start the length process(that is what I heard) of application, I would like to hear from some nurses who work at VA.

    I would like to know the pay scale with my experience, and working condition.

    Thank you for your input.
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  4. Feb 18, '11 by
    I am a veteran and I volunteer at the VAMC in VA. I can tell you the hiring process is very long but I can also tell you that veterans like me appreciate those who work there! Pay is not the best compared to the civilian sector, but you can't be federal benefits. If you are a military spouse or a veteran don't forget to use your hiring preference points.

    Good luck!
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  5. Feb 18, '11 by
    Thank you very much for your information. about how long is the process?

    Thanks
  6. Feb 18, '11 by
    I am a student nurse tech there and I absolutely LOVE it there! Most of the nurses are really nice and helpful. The veterans are wonderful and make everything worth it! It is a really special thing to serve those who have sacrificed and served our country!
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  7. Feb 19, '11 by
    The length of the process depends on the person. I have heard it can take anywhere from 2 months and up. My friend Carmen took about 2 months to go through the whole hiring process and then orientation, but she is prior military with a security clearance. I have heard that the background checks are what takes the longest, they are very thorough.

    I hope that helps!

    Happygirl2011 you rock! I wish more Americans felt that way!
  8. Admin
    Feb 21, '11 by
    moved to the Oklahoma Nurses forum
  9. Feb 21, '11 by
    Thank you everyone for your reply. I didn't see much information in Oklahoma nursing forum.
    There are not much recent information about VA nursing.

    I am guessing either all Oklahoma VA nurses are happy and content with their job,
    They are not interested at reading others opions on nursing issue or have any issues to vent here,
    or...
    They are so busy that they don't have time to joint this Allnurses forum....
  10. Feb 23, '11 by
    thanks for starting this thread, I am also interested in working for the VA in the future and can't find any info in the OK forum. I believe they do 80 hr work weeks, so it would be the 6 12's and an additional 8 hr shift per pay period. But I also hear the benefits make it worth it.
  11. Jul 29, '11 by
    Bumping this thread. Are there any VA nurses on the forum? I got an interview next week and was wondering how their interview process is.
  12. Jul 29, '11 by
    Ambitiouz, good luck to you. I guess no VA rn on this forum....
    Please let us know how your interview went.

    Good Luck!!!!