From the retirement standpoint the VA is 3 tier. So with less hours = decrease in TSP/% of match and your contributions. Lower high 3 salary number as well. Could be substantial but doesn’t seem to...
Be sure to speak to an AMEDD recruiter. As someone above said a regular recruiter will try to scoop you up. From my experience in the reserves there is very little to no new nursing skills learned....
That’s a very good question. It all depends on the VA. They could slide you into a RN slot afterwards and they may not. I encourage you to keep your eyes open for openings while you are working...
So I think your time in service is fine. What is your date of rank? I made CPT in OCT’15 and I’ll be below the zone this year. CPT to MAJ longer then 3 years. Let me know if you have any
Lots of good info above! I was fortunate to attend the CC/EN course in 2018 as a reservist which is super rare. We had a class of 30 at the start. They have like 4 courses per year. Course was very...
Glad to see the efforts to join the Army Nurse Corp as well as the other branches! 9 year Army Reservist myself. Started as a 66H and got lucky to get a slot for 66T school which I completed in 2018....
Pay rate is typically decided when you are boarded. This happens a few steps into the process once selected.
As far as retirement the VA is a 3 tier system. Retirement pay is a combination of:...
Hi Jami, Yes I have heard of the restructuring. I’m in VISN 1. Just curious there a lot of people upset about difficulties getting there nurse 3. I’ve been on the board before. Depending on the...
So as a PACT LVN you’ll be working with a panel of patients (800-1200) your on a team with a provider, RN, and clerical person. As the LVN you basically room the patients that check in for there...
What nursing degree do you have? Associates or BSN? Typically at my VA after two years of work at BSN you should be in a position To make nurse 2. Did your manager help you with the best way to write...