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1. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   Guest1030015 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

   I wasn't brought in as a N3, and my MSN peers weren't either -- it's a standard N2, L6 for most MSN candidates. Even running a large critical care program and having the board identify that I had met all criteria (except for education) both before a...

2. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   Guest1030015 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

   Assuming your profile education is correct, are you aware of the educational requirements? I know that each facility is different, but if you have a BSN, you would not get a N3 in my facility no matter how eloquently you wrote to the criteria.

3. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   Guest1030015 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

   OK, that's a little crazy. Honestly, I usually avoid this thread because so many of the posts ask for info that is already out there or complain about not getting a Nurse III when the understanding of what it takes seems lacking. It legit sounds li...

4. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   Guest1030015 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

   Some Nurse Execs will grant a waiver for deficient educational requirements, some will not. You would not get a Nurse III in my facility without an MSN, regardless of your contributions or other degrees.

5. Quarantined Nurse’s Scorching Anti-CDC Rant Goes Viral

   Guest1030015 replied to MunoRN's topic in COVID

   It matters to that nurse if she is trying to submit a worker's compensation claim for her medical costs or complications. If she doesn't have a positive test on record, then her employer can claim no harm, no foul.

6. Nurse Manager

   Guest1030015 posted a topic in Humor

   I'm feeling it this week!

7. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   Guest1030015 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

   One project is typically not enough for a Nurse III. Your co-worker probably had other projects/outcomes that helped him/her achieve the Nurse III. Did you contribute to housewide outcomes in each of the nine dimensions? PracticeEthicsResource Util...

8. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   Guest1030015 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

   And not all VAs will grant this -- it depends on the Nurse Executive. At my facility, the Nurse Exec will grant education waivers for Nurse IIs, but not Nurse IIIs. No exceptions.

9. NPSB - Nine Dimensions / Proficiency for Nurse III

   Guest1030015 posted a topic in Government

   There are a lot of posts asking for people to share their Nurse III proficiencies along with stories or complaints that seem to demonstrate a lack of understanding of the boarding process. My first-hand experience is that other people's proficienci...

10. VA new hire wants to post to other position

    Guest1030015 replied to ginnieann's topic in Government

    Were you in a Title 38 position? You refer to your performance appraisals, but nurses are evaluated through proficiencies. I know that every VA is different, but your story contains some significant irregularities about a process that is ordinarily q...

11. VA Hiring Process

    Guest1030015 replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

    I personally would list all employment history as directed in Vetpro. The U.S. government is going to know that you are working there. ;) You should receive an e-mail with the person assigned to do your Vetpro screening. Reach out and see if he/sh...

12. Snowflakes

    Guest1030015 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    As the parent of four millennials, I'm often mystified by how my children discuss their jobs, working conditions, managers, etc. I find myself asking, "Did you really say that to your boss?" or, "You demanded what?" Their concept of customer service ...

13. VA Nurse II: Performance Dimension

    Guest1030015 replied to Morainey's topic in Government

    For a Nurse II, you must demonstrate that you have impacted outcomes at a unit level in each area using specific examples and references. Are you able to do that? If not, then your time is better spent changing this versus reading someone else's prof...

14. Is it possible for a new grad to be hired at a VA?

    Guest1030015 replied to OliverElio87's topic in Government

    Our facility hires new grads all the time, typically through VALOR student or Nurse Resident programs.

15. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    Guest1030015 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

    Having an MSN alone will not result in a promotion to Nurse III. You need to demonstrate that you impact housewide outcomes in each dimension.