MsPurple20

MsPurple20 has 9 years experience and specializes in BSN, RN CEN.

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1. VA Retention and Bonuses

   MsPurple20 replied to STLVARN's topic in General Nursing

   We are currently receiving a 45% x 8 pay period retention bonus with a 2-year commitment contract. We have to stay in an eligible position, my friends in PACT/OR/CCU are also receiving the same...

2. VA nspb action timeline

   MsPurple20 posted a topic in Government, Military

   Hello everybody, I am looking for some feedback and help on VA board actions. I was boarded at the VA in 2020 as nurse 1 step 8. At that point I had 3 years' experience, including charge and...

3. VA PBNR in Dallas

   MsPurple20 replied to Jen1234's topic in Government, Military

   Yup starting Monday

4. VA hiring process 2020

   MsPurple20 replied to RosesrReder's topic in Government, Military

   Hey, Just checking in with you for an update? How was your orientation? How is your experience thus far? Are they going to keep you at nurse II step

5. VA hiring process 2020

   MsPurple20 replied to RosesrReder's topic in Government, Military

   Hey, Just checking in with you for an update? Did you start yet? How is your experience thus far? Are they going to keep you at nurse II step

6. VA hiring process 2020

   MsPurple20 replied to RosesrReder's topic in Government, Military

   It all depends on how much has to be verified for credentialing. How many jobs have to be verified? How much education and how many certifications and licenses have to be verified? This is highly...

7. VA hiring process 2020

   MsPurple20 replied to RosesrReder's topic in Government, Military

   Yeah, you probably still got several months... I felt the same way as you! But I am ready! I’m just over this wait. I got my tentative offer in April! It takes about one week to get blood and urine...

8. VA hiring process 2020

   MsPurple20 replied to RosesrReder's topic in Government, Military

   Typically I would wait 1-2 weeks after I completed a task (Such as the equip) and then reach out to my hr specialist requesting an update. I read somewhere on here to keep bugging them. It also gave...

9. VA PBNR in Dallas

   MsPurple20 replied to Jen1234's topic in Government, Military

   Yes I have done it already! Took about 10 days until I was notified that that step is completed. I’m just practicing

10. VA PBNR in Dallas

    MsPurple20 replied to Jen1234's topic in Government, Military

    I’m in the same boat! April: Tentative offer May/June: vetpro, Equip, physical, blood, urine testing July: PSB reviewed my dimensions. Now I’m just waiting on my official offer and start

11. VA hiring process 2020

    MsPurple20 replied to RosesrReder's topic in Government, Military

    Your best bet is to ask your hr specialist. That’s the person that’s either in phone or email contact with you. You could also ask the nurse recruiter at the particular facility. Do you know if...

12. VA hiring process 2020

    MsPurple20 replied to RosesrReder's topic in Government, Military

    I agree the process can vary between the different VAs. Have you heard anything new? I have done everything there was to be done, just waiting on my firm offer and salary for a permanent

13. VA hiring process 2020

    MsPurple20 replied to RosesrReder's topic in Government, Military

    And did you hear anything yet? I am also waiting, finished physical/urine/blood last week. Fingerprinting, Vetpro, and equip completed last month. I was told by HR that they have all of my reference...

14. VA hiring process 2020

    MsPurple20 replied to RosesrReder's topic in Government, Military

    It all depends on how bad your particular VA needs you. There is no one answer that fits all to this, unfortunately... It also depends on if you are hired for an expedited position or not. I did my...

15. VA hiring process 2020

    MsPurple20 replied to RosesrReder's topic in Government, Military

    WOW!! That is great, congratulations! Do you mind sharing how much experience you have as an