Excelsior accepted by VA facilities?

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Although the state of Illinois does not recognize the Excelsior RN program, I am under the impression that I could still work in Il. as an RN in a Veterans facility.

Does anyone have first hand knowledge of this?

I am a career fire fighter paramedic in Il. and want to become an RN.

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Hi,

I work for the VA and yes if you work for the Federal Goverment : Veteran Affairs, you can have a license from any state and work. I work in MI but my LPN license is from another state.

Here is some info from USAJOBS.COM For an Illinois position

RN's are classified as Nurse I, II or III

EC is accepted and is accredited.

Good Luck.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

All individuals applying under this announcement must meet basic qualification standards for appointment as contained in VA Handbook 5005, Part 2, Appendix G6. This standard is available in the Human Resources Liaison Office for review. Candidates who meet the appropriate requirements contained in the standard will be considered.

Physical Requirements: Must meet physical requirements and successfully pass physical examination.

English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).

License: A registered nurse (RN) will have a current, full, active and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia, possess a degree from a program accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE, and maintain full and current certification as a nurse from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body.

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Thanks for your response.

Can you share the process for being hired by the VA?

Is it difficult and time consuming?

How long have you worked for them?

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I sent you a private message...hope It went through, I never used PM, respond if you got it.

PM me, if you have anymore questions.

Good Luck

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Thanks nursestyle1. I did get your PM. I am not authorized to send PM's yet so I had to respond this way.

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Specializes in Hospice,LTC,Pacu,Regulatory,Operating room.

the Va will take you with a license from any state.

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