Memphis VA hospital

ee1rn2 · Aug 3, 2007

I worked at the VA as a nursing assistant/extern/etc or whatever they or anyone else called it. I enjoyed working with the people and the patients were an interesting bunch. Some were great and others were an interesting challenge. However, because they were inflexible w/ my school schedule, I had to resign. I doubt I'd go back when I graduate though. It was not my cup of tea.

I would suggest going there in the day time and talking to a few nurses on different floors and on different shifts to get an idea.

cinja · Aug 3, 2007

Could you expand on why its was not your cup of tea. Can I just walk on to a floor and chat with some nurses or do you have a POC I could meet with?

Cinqly, BSN, RN · Aug 5, 2007

This is a rumor, (so I don't know how true it is), but I've heard that once hired they can be somewhat unflexable with scheduling. Just a heads up, I guess!

countdown2RN · Jan 8, 2008

I did Med/Surg clinical there and loved it!! I wouldn't know anything about scheduling issues though.

Chisca, RN · Jan 30, 2008

If you apply now they might process your application in about 6 months.

klleo27 · Mar 12, 2008

Hi,

I heard that it the VA is not in a safe area and that people get robbed, and cars get broke into. Is this true?? I am a heath tech now and really wanted to work there but after I heard this... I wanted to hear from someone that actually worked there.

Thanks,

Kelly

Chisca, RN · Mar 13, 2008

It is no more dangerous than any other part of the city. There used to be a large public housing project across the street on Poplar but that has been torn down. VA security is very good, they are federal officers, armed and visible. They have a dedicated lot for parking, it is when you park on the street that I have heard of break ins. I would not let the security aspects deter you from applying.

BluntForceTrauma · Mar 13, 2008

The Med, the VA, and LeBonheur are all in the same vicinity. Crime is all over this city. But I believe the VA is more secured.

Cinqly, BSN, RN · Mar 14, 2008

There are several hospitals in the downtown/midtown area, as well as Baptist and UT schools. The VA probably has the best security, since they have both security and federal officers. I am doing one of my rotations there, and I have never felt in danger at any time. During the day there are TONS of people down there. I'm not sure about night, but I think there is security at all the hospitals.