CodeBrownResponder

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1. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   CodeBrownResponder replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

   Private sector's idea of brutal efficiency and 8 patient per nurse ratios is wretched and far from honest or accountable. Government has its problems sure but it isn't any less honest. Worked to the...

2. How to work for OIG as a nurse?

   CodeBrownResponder posted a topic in Government, Military

   What additional qualifications would becoming a nurse at OIG require? Additional degree in accounting or something

3. VA Nurse Pay Scales

   CodeBrownResponder replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

   With 20 years of RN experience, not including other things like NA, and having a BSN, a nurse on grade II or III gets an automatic step raise every 2 years (assuming you don't get a Dissatisfactory...

4. VA 72/80 schedule

   CodeBrownResponder replied to jeremyRN's topic in Government, Military

   The 72/80 is a very cool plan but good luck getting it in a time of fiscal restraint since the VA has been in spending reduction mode. I know of several VAs in the country that implemented it but it...

5. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   CodeBrownResponder replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

   It depends on the VA. I worked at one VA where there was not a single Nurse III except one who had it earned from another facility. Another VA facility was much more reasonable in promoting staff...

6. Does the Nurse salary pay table include holiday pay?

   CodeBrownResponder posted a topic in Government, Military

   Is the annual salary for nurses shown in the pay tables including federal holiday pay? For the Veterans Affairs system,

7. VA Nurse Pay Scales

   CodeBrownResponder replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

   And sometimes job postings are pretty opaque. If multiple job openings exist that you're interested in, apply for all of them. See which one gets a response first. Some VAs are very good about...

8. VA Nurse Pay Scales

   CodeBrownResponder replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

   VA has educational programs that I believe roll around on a yearly cycle that you can apply for and will offer tuition assistance/scholarships. I don't know of many people on it so I'm not sure how...

9. VA Nurse Pay Scales

   CodeBrownResponder replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

   Your offer will vary depending on the facility. Some facilities pay boards will lowball you and some will put you in the appropriate grade. You should be probably maxed out at Grade II...

10. VA Nurse Pay Scales

    CodeBrownResponder replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

    Your offer will vary depending on the facility. Some facilities pay boards will lowball you and some will put you in the appropriate

11. WakeMed Wage and Shift Diff?

    CodeBrownResponder replied to CodeBrownResponder's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Never did

12. WakeMed Wage and Shift Diff?

    CodeBrownResponder posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Anyone know what WakeMed pays per hour and what the shift differentials are?