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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 recruiter and my application status for two postin...

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 I'm excited and ready to move on to something else. ...

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 amount of work as postpartum moms. On top of that t...

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 see that they have made alot of changes. I'm sure ...

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 of the scriptures they read that has helped them ...

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 a 401K/ TSP. We are trying to decide how much we ...

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 interview questions youve come across would be hel...

Mine still says under review. I don't see the excluded party list on my application.

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 review.

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 could anyone tell me how orientation is generally ...

I know what you mean!!! No changes for me, just says Under Review I will keep checking, hopefully no news means good news.

Everytime I try to activate the participant account, it won't let me. Anyone else having this problem?

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 :)

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. Ever since the deadline passed I haven't been able...

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 :)

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 to apply. Love2SPA did they tell you why your daug...

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 to, I'm sure you will see what I mean when you get t...

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 into the VA after endless apps and stalking nurse...

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 2 days & everything else you just learn on th...

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 :) That will be the pay braket for your particula...

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 was pretty quick as compared to others from the tim...

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 VA is much easier when you know ahead of time wha...

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 start @ the beginning of next month :) Thank You Jesus...

An investigator!!! That sounds pretty extreme. Is this part of the vetpro credentialing? (Interesting)

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 is killing me. I've been glued to my phone ever s...