ArmyTwin

ArmyTwin CRNA

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  1. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    :) HR should be able to email you a

  2. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

  3. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

  4. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    There were medication questions too (side effects, adverse effects, patient teaching, and. contraindications. It was about an even mix of questions...calculations vs medications. It was tougher that...

  5. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I'm so relieved that I passed the test but it turns out that most people fail it the first time! We were warned during orientation that it wasn't an easy test. If you max out the calculation portion...

  6. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks so much luckyshamrock22! They gave us a study guide which was really simple but also gave me a list with about 40 meds to be familiar with (side effects/adverse reactions, drug interactions,...

  7. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Does anyone have any experience with the Medication Competency test at the VA? How difficult did you think it was? I'm great with med calculations but I'm nervous about the pharmacology

  8. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I'm so excited!!! Monday is fast approaching I'm still working at my other job. My last day is this Friday. I'm gonna miss them but I'm so ready for this new experience and this wonderful...

  9. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats to you as

  10. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I'm SOOO excited! It's official I'm starting orientation on the 23rd of September! I'm so happy that this process is finally

  11. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    After a lot of searching I was able to find a website with a wealth of knowledge about the different federal health insurance plans and prices based on your location. Here is a link...

  12. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    HR told me that the federal holidays are paid in 8 hour increments whether or not you work 12 hr shifts. When I was getting my physical the other candidates I saw for jobs were majority current VA...

  13. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Yay! Congrats on your tentative offer!!! No updates for me yet. I'm hoping my background check gets completed by next week and my packet goes to the board. Fingers crossed

  14. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I didn't continuing applying to other hospitals. I actually turned down a great offer because of this unofficial opportunity. The VA has always been my first choice.

  15. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    bsnrn-All of my references were completed in Vetpro and my Vetpro rep said that she didn't need anything else from me :) It's so hard to be patient...luckily I know its worth the wait. It's...

  16. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    My physical and fingerprinting were completed today. I was selected randomly for a drug screen. Everyone was really nice and helpful. I was told that it takes about 2 weeks for the prints to come...

  17. chance at va

    ArmyTwin replied to LeslieAllen's topic in Government, Military

    I agree! Immediately, after the position closed I was selected for consideration but if I wasn't qualified or if I didn't interview well I'm sure I wouldn't have gotten a tentative offer. After all,...

  18. chance at va

    ArmyTwin replied to LeslieAllen's topic in Government, Military

    I'm a veteran with 10-point preference. I was selected and received my tentative offer a month ago. I'm not sure if it helped or not but I was glad to have it. I should say that I do have experience...

  19. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I didn't have to do that type of ROI either. The only ROI I had was a single sheet of paper which was simply a "Release of Information" form that gave the VA permission to contact my

  20. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    CONGRATS!!! I'm so excited for you!!! I'm smiling ear to ear like I received my own final offer!!! I guess I have some time it's only been 1 month since my interview. Thanks for

  21. NJ Board of Nursing - What the Heck?

    ArmyTwin replied to alibee's topic in New Jersey Nursing

  22. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    This process is SO long but i'm hanging in there and becoming more patient everyday I couldn't fight the urge to call today to find out when my references would be contacted and how (phone, email, or...

  23. VA Nursing Assistant to RN

    ArmyTwin replied to lkirk2's topic in Government, Military

    I think it would benefit you greatly if you could get into the VA's system prior to graduation. But with your prior service you shouldn't have an issue getting hired after graduation with veteran's...

  24. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Update on me: I received a call to schedule my physical today! I took the first available appointment which is in 2 weeks. HR also looked over my VetPro info and told me to submit. I'm glad they...

  25. VA Hiring Process

    ArmyTwin replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    No, my HR rep asked for them. I didn't send transcripts with my initial application like I read others did...