SueB.

SueB. has 45 years experience and specializes in Presently in Primary Care Clinic in Ca. also CCRN.

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1. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   SueB. replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

   Hi, I am a Nurse 3/Step 12, but thank you for the offer. Most on this thread were initially asking me for a copy of the proficiency which promoted me from a 2/12 (after 5 years with the VA, and 35 years in the private sector). Sue

2. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   SueB. replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

   Ethics: Example: RN Bucino has provided leadership in identifying and addressing ethical issues that impact patients and staff, including initiating, participating, and advocating for all patients. She treats every patient and their family membe...

3. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   SueB. replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

   VA Proficiency 2021 Susan Bucino MSN RN CCRN Promoted Nurse 3 Step 11 (1) (1).docx

4. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   SueB. replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

   Accepted, does that mean you have been promoted to a Nurse 3? [email protected]

5. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   SueB. replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

   Writing the proficiency doesn't have to be about patient care. It is about identifying an issue/ problem, making a plan to make changes which will impact the entire medical center, VISN, or can be utilized nationally, the outcomes must be explained u...

6. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   SueB. replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

   I am so sorry to hear this, but I am never surprised. When writing for a Nurse 3 always remember you must always think in terms of making changes within the medical center, clinics, VISN, or National through implementation of your plan. Each of the d...

7. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   SueB. replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

   This is the proficiency which finally got me promoted to Nurse3/Step 11, after 5 years stuck at Nurse 2/12. I recently elevated to Nurse 3/Step 12 as I was also due for a step increase. So in 1 year from a 2/12 to 3/11 to 3/12. Now at max. Good Luck,...

8. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   SueB. replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

   VA Proficiency 2021 Susan Bucino MSN RN CCRN Promoted Nurse 3 Step 11 Hi, Thank you, but I was promoted last year from Nurse2/Step 12 to a Nurse 3/Step 11. Last month my proficiency gave me the opportunity to move a step, now at my max step Nurs...

9. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   SueB. replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

   Yes, I went up 2 steps the board look at the present salary places you slightly at the step which is higher than your salary and then they gave me an additional step. I went from Nurse 2/Step 12 (after stuck there for 5 years) to a 3/11. I just compl...

10. Nurse 3/Step 11

    SueB. replied to SueB.'s topic in Government

    I also think the board should rotate other staff members every two years as the members seem to promote only those who are friendly with them or their friends who give recommendations to promote other friends. It is truly a good old boys club and sho...

11. Nurse 3/Step 11

    SueB. replied to SueB.'s topic in Government

    I only received across the board raises. Nurses with years of less experience & no BSN or MSN we’re advancing their salary by the annual increase & their step increases. Totally not fair. Now, finally my salary is significantly higher than th...

12. Nurse 3/Step 11

    SueB. replied to SueB.'s topic in Government

    No, I was a Nurse 2/Step 12 for 5 years. Moving to a Nurse 3 I thought I would be a Step 9 or 10 as that was approx $3,000 more than I was making. I was also unable to locate the exact as it seems all VA’s are slightly different. The GS staff more to...

13. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    SueB. replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

    Hi, Attached is the proficiency which was accepted by the Standards Board for promotion to Nurse 3/Step 11. Good Luck, it is very difficult. VA Proficiency 2020 Susan Bucino MSN RN CCRN Promoted Nurse 3 Step 11 (2).docx

14. Nurse 3/Step 11

    SueB. replied to SueB.'s topic in Government

    Hi, Nurse 1/Step 3 may be an Associate prepared nurse with 1 or 2 years experience. You gain a step every other year. I entered as a Nurse 2/ Step 11 after having my RN Diploma & BSN since 1979.I worked in the private sector from 1979-12/30...

15. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    SueB. replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

    Remember this is for Nurse 3 where the outcome must affect the entire system or VISN. Writing for a Nurse 2 you problem, action, & outcomes must affect your peers and area where you work or other units where you collaborate. Good Luck