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Hi Ginnieann, I know how u feel working on a unit u find unprofessional, but not the overall hospital. Just so u know many civilian hospitals are that way because they invest a ton of money in u during orientation so they don't want to make it easy f...

i just wanted to update everyone, i had my interview. they asked general questions, nothing anyone hasn't seen before. 3 managers interviewed me, 1 did most of the talking and interaction. they go over some of the benefits with you, flexible scheduli...

Marshall1 I PM'd U :)

Wow it seems like an intense hiring process. So, I FINALLY got a call for an interview :) I will keep everyone posted.

Marshall1 Thank you soooooooo much for sharing the interview process with us, that was extremely helpful :) Please due keep us posted and I will so the same. Best Wishes to you

Marshall1 thanks for sharing your experience :) It seems your process is moving very fast. its scary to think it could take up to two years. I'm now understanding that patience seems to be the key with dealing with the VA. The nurse recruiter is very...

Congrats on your interview!!!!!If you've already completed your interview, how was it and what types of questions did they ask???

Update: So I was able to speak with a nurse recruiter (very helpful:) and she said one of my applications has been given to the managers? for reviewing and they are still reviewing and recruiting candidates. The other posting I am eligible for she ha...

Congrats on you new career with the VA, I've heard wonderful things about working with this oragnization & I pray to be apart of their team in the near future and would like to hear some suggestions from you or anyone that can help :) What is the...

HI allnurses, Has anyone received the nurse education loan repayment with a second degree??? Will the program factor in loans that were received from your first degree??? Has anyone received the repayment that were in the first preference category wi...

..... so many times I have heard this, but until the job market hit rock bottom, I am truly starting to believe this. Because of the terrible job market I can't even get my foot in the door so when I graduate I could land a job after graduation. Impo...

HEy allnurses, Im hoping some of the VA nurses would tell some of the pros and cons of working for the VA. Ive wanted to work for the system since I Graduated but the process is pretty long and drawn out, but im getting closet to getting in. Any advi...

How is was ur orientation? How long was ur app process from the time u applied til u actually began working? I kinda figured the VA icu would b pretty small.

Thank you for your comments, 2 years seems extremely long to be on probation Are you able to use majority of the benefits immediately. Is OT generally available. The positions I'm currently being considered for are the OR & ICU. The hospital is ...

Hello Allnurses, Anyone on here work as a nurse recruiter and can give me an idea of what the job fully consists of. Stress level, amount of travel? I saw a posting in my area, hours and salary were pretty appealing. Thanks in advance :)

I dont think the position is salaried.

Hi Heather, PHN is a wonderful job. I would definitely suggest doing a year on the floor first just to have the experience and the skill set. But, you have the opportunity so you might as well take it, positions are opening bc ppl r retiring. But onc...

Congrats to all that received the funds :) what a blessing from God. What was everyones debt:loan? Where do u all work? Keep those of us that are preparing to apply in ur prayers :) Good luck

Hello Allnurses, I was researching and came across the HRSA Nurse Loan Forgiveness Scholarship and I wanted to hear from those that received the scholarship/ those that applied and were denied, what reason they gave. I've racked up a huge amount of s...

Has anyone received the scholarship while going for their Masters part- time?

Hello Allnurses, I have an interview coming up with my local health department as a Public Health Nurse. The job description and hours sound ideal. As a nurse with almost 1 year of experience can anyone give me any insight as to what the work environ...

Hello Everyone!!!! Happy to be graduating in May Yippy!!!!!!! and even more happy to have a job! So I am starting out on a post partum unit, but I will be cross trained in L & D and NICU. OB is far from my 1st choice, but I was offered a full tim...

I sent you a PM, it went through fine. I also have the free version, you can access it by going under My Account, located next to your user name. Let me know if you have any problems accessing it :)

Thanks TransplantRN3 is it okay if I PM u??? :)

Lucky U I can't wait until my 6 months r up, its so far away for right now I willl b glad when my 90 days hit :) they really make u wait, but its soooooooooo worth it in the end. I just thank God everyday for taking me out of the hospital, I really ...