CoastGal

I've accepted tentative offer. I've had drug screen. Background check. Awaiting results

Thanks for the responses. The insurance benefits sound great. I'll getting my offer finalized next week and hope it's a good change. Change is scary!

Yes I think steps are automatic whereas at the VA you have to "apply"? My local base had quite a few nurses leave for the VA and I am wondering why? Is it better somehow, or worse, is the work culture bad at the military base. I'll Update here if I learn anything!

The pay is pretty much the same as VN series so there's that! I've even looked at Reddit Message boards but no answers there either.

I am considering a job at local military base as a GS10 nurse can anyone explain the differences between GS and VN series nursing. Mainly leave accrual, step increase timelines etc. There is so much info online for VA nurses but nothing for non VA nurses. Are GS nurses title 38? I heard they are not. any info would be GREATLY appreciated