Any info on Miami VA hospital

[breeqt]

I'm considering applying there as a new grad bsn. I really havent heard much about va hospitals, other then the great benefits. I wonder whether it would be a good place for a new grad to work and what the environment is like. Also, what's the application process like, any tips/insight?

[just_cause, BSN, RN]

bree,

on the top of this forum check out the post on va/military nurse experiences for some general info. If you search in this forum you will see some info on applying to the VA as well...

I don't have any first hand experience..but have been at a VA hospital - was impressed... and have seen many people here speak highly of the experience of working in that capacity.

good luck!

[dreamon]

It's nearly impossible to search for VA hospital info since there is no way to put -VA- into the search box and have something come up. You may find some threads if you are lucky by typing in veterans, but you'll miss lots of info since people usually just write 'VA'.

Anyhow, I remembered reading some info on the Miami VA hospital from a member on here who had applied earlier in the year, and below is the info she wrote about the hospital.

Hope this helps a bit!

* VA Nursing Careers*. Again, the truth. They pay better: much better, if you are a BSN with 3 years experience you are guaranteed 59,100 plus the sign on bonus,half after 30 days and the rest after 1 year. The benefits with the VA are better. They pay for your metro-rail pass/parking, they give you an allowance for uniforms and they have an excellent health care plan. Baptist has United, UM has Humana, and I am not sure what the VA has but I remember being impressed when I read the agreement. It is difficult to get into the VA unless you are a veteran or a minority. That is what the party line is anyway. I am a hispanic female,(though I look Irish with red hair and green eyes), and my father is a veteran and I have experience and I could not get lucky enough to get past the first interview. You get the picture. But it is worth a look. On the website you will find all the listings for all the nursing careers at all the VA facilities in Florida, if you widen the search. Well, I hope I was helpful.