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  1. VA Hiring Process

    From the previous posts I've read the VA hiring process is pretty long and drawn out. I've applied to two different VA sites. The VA an hour away from my home I can always get in contact with a nurse...
  2. So I'm floating on cloud 9 bc I was offered the position for the job I really wanted. I was surprised they offered me the job so quickly. There is still a lengthy process to go through, but overall...
  3. Hello Allnurses, Just wondering if there are any units that include infants in the census. The hospital I'm working @ does not and the newborns charting, assessments, and general care are triple the...
  4. Hi Allnurses, I've decided to apply for the HRSA Loan Repayment Program this year. I have been wanting to apply the last couple of years, but never got around to apply. Now that I am ready to apply I...
  5. Hello allnurses :) I can't tell you how happy I am that this forum has been created. I'm still learning my way around since the upgrade. I was hoping the Christian nurses on this site could post some...
  6. VA: TSP, 401K, EDRP questions

    Hi Allnurses, My benefits package arrived and I took a glance at it. Like most on this forum I knew the VA had some great benefits, but they are much better than I could have predicted. I've never had...
  7. Mental Health Interview

    Hi allnurses,I have an interview at my local VA hospital in the outpatient mental health clinic. For those of u that have any insight on the nurses role in mental health or the clinic setting and any...
  8. NELRP 2013 - Who else applied?

    Mine still says under review. I don't see the excluded party list on my
  9. NELRP 2013 - Who else applied?

    I went on the identity guard site & I have a credit inquiry from CBC on 3/7/2013. I pray this is a good sign from above! My account still says under
  10. VA New Employee ?

    Hello Allnurses, I'm super excited and yet very nervous to be joining the VA team next month. I don't have any experience on med/ surg so I'm starting as a blank slate. If any VA nurses are out there...
  11. NELRP 2013 - Who else applied?

    I know what you mean!!! No changes for me, just says Under Review I will keep checking, hopefully no news means good
  12. NELRP 2013 - Who else applied?

    Everytime I try to activate the participant account, it won't let me. Anyone else having this
  13. NELRP 2013 - Who else applied?

    Thanks CHCRN!!!!! That link really helps to ease some of my anxiety :) Notifications are still in Sept/ Oct, but I see many past recipients were notified starting in August (being hopeful
  14. NELRP 2013 - Who else applied?

    I am also applying this year & praying I receive the funding. I believe my facility score is a 19 my debt to income ration is 108%. Does anyone know how to check the status of their application....
  15. HRSA/ Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program

    I am finally done with my application!!!! I am going to review it this weekend to make sure everything is in order then submit it. I will keep everyone in my prayers
  16. HRSA/ Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program

    I am half way done with my application, it's alot of work now!!! How do you know if your site is eligible/ not? I was told by my POC that our site is only covered for NPs, but she still encouraged me...
  17. Pros and Cons of working for the VA

    Congrats & welcome to the VA!!! I believe it varies from facility to facility, but in my experience I absolutely LOVE working for the VA. It is a different system and it takes some getting used...
  18. Obtaining a VA position

    Hello, I'm sorry to hear you are having such difficulty getting into the VA. I can only give u experience from my VA. My advice would be to apply to any opening the VA has. It took me two years to get...
  19. quick VA orientation question..

    My orientation was from 7:45- 4:15, but we were always out by 3:30. The time and place to be was in my formal offer letter. My VA made some changes to orientation, nursing orientation was crammed into...
  20. VA Hiring Process

    Congrats to everyone!!!!! :) The long wait is finally over for most of us. But, everyone else is a few steps behind, hang in there it's worth it This website has been such a huge help and inspiration...
  21. VA: TSP, 401K, EDRP questions

    I think the 10% contribution is the best option, thanks for that recommendation :) Jonesgeo, thanks for the link. That website is awesome, very helpful in putting it all together. My hiring process...
  22. Hi allnurses, After applying for almost two years, I've finally been offered a position with the VA :) I'm so excited, and I thank everyone on this site. The information is priceless, dealing with the...
  23. Finally on Board with the VA****

    Its official I've gotten my formal offer!!!!!!!!!!!!! HR called and went over everything, salary & benefits. A formal letter will be mailed to me.A huge weight has been lifted off my chest. I...
  24. VA Hiring Process

    An investigator!!! That sounds pretty extreme. Is this part of the vetpro credentialing?
  25. VA Hiring Process

    Great!!!! Thats the same thing I was told my file went to the board Tuesday and is going through the signing process, we should hear something next week :) I don't know about you, but the anticipation...