tt2323

tt2323 BSN

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  1. VA JOB AMBULATORY CLINIC

    tt2323 replied to H to the R dizzle's topic in Government, Military

    Usajobs is the only

  2. FY2020 Army Nurse Corps

    tt2323 replied to ReconMedic's topic in Government, Military

    Honestly I’m not sure how my commander pulled off getting a slot he must have had connections or something. 2 of us somehow ended up

  3. Security clearance

    tt2323 replied to andreaRN4525's topic in Government, Military

    Turned my fingerprints In for a DoD job about 3 months ago... still

  4. Veterans administration 72/80

    tt2323 replied to Carrie Johnson's topic in Government, Military

    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...

  5. Reserves

    tt2323 replied to rubyagnes's topic in Government, Military

    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....

  6. permanent VA job after temporary

    tt2323 replied to harvestmoon's topic in Government, Military

    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...

  7. Officer promotion regarding prior service

    tt2323 replied to djmatte's topic in Government, Military

    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

  8. How difficult is it to specialize in the Army?

    tt2323 replied to Squirrel13's topic in Government, Military

    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...

  9. VA PACT RN vs Nurse Manager

    tt2323 replied to JerseyGirl1213's topic in Government, Military

    Long term PACT nurse here. Have to agree with djmatte the best candidate is who I’ve seen chosen. That could perhaps differ depending on the hiring

  10. FY2020 Army Nurse Corps

    tt2323 replied to ReconMedic's topic in Government, Military

    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....

  11. 2 year probationary period for army civilian nurse

    tt2323 replied to sandman88's topic in Government, Military

    I think it was implemented as a policy to get rid of bad staff. You’ll be

  12. VA hiring process 2020

    tt2323 replied to RosesrReder's topic in Government, Military

    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:...

  13. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    tt2323 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

    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...

  14. VA JOB AMBULATORY CLINIC

    tt2323 replied to H to the R dizzle's topic in Government, Military

    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...

  15. VA Nurse Professional Standards Boards

    tt2323 replied to DomJo8's topic in Government, Military

    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...

  16. VA JOB AMBULATORY CLINIC

    tt2323 replied to H to the R dizzle's topic in Government, Military

    Is this a PACT position you are referring to? If so I have a lot of experience and can offer some insight. Let me

  17. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    tt2323 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

    I am also interested in a copy of a Nurse 3 proficiency [email protected] thanks in

  18. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    tt2323 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

    What setting do you work in? What is your

  19. Changing VA facilities

    tt2323 replied to 2wheeledrn's topic in Government, Military

    I have switched facilities directly and kept the same grade/step. I'm curious to know about the greater then 1 year

  20. 2019 Army Reserve (66T) or AD (66S student)

    tt2323 replied to Nurse_Boo's topic in Government, Military

    I'm a 2018 66T grad from the course in San Antonio. The course combines 66T/66S until clinicals. Due to the course being close to 4 months they only do a 3-4 courses for the whole year. I was one of 2...

  21. VA PACT RN

    tt2323 replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in Government, Military

    PACT nurse here also. Been in primary care for too long. Glad you like

  22. Interview @ Houston TX VA

    tt2323 replied to MsPurple20's topic in Government, Military

    Glad you had a good interview. To answer some of your questions. Yes we are Title 38. We do get 5weeks vacation a year to start, and double pay on the holidays. What other government ED did you work...

  23. Army Reserve FY20 Retention Bonus

    tt2323 replied to Nathaniel Latimore's topic in Government, Military

    Bonus's are back. What AOC are you wondering

  24. Army not funding 66S/Other medical MOS incentives?

    tt2323 replied to guest1120787's topic in Government, Military

    The bonus for 66S has returned. It's $25k X 3 years.

  25. The Veterans Affairs Travel Nurse Corps (TNC)

    tt2323 replied to babyluvy's topic in Government, Military

    I have been in touch recently with the VA TNC and was offered a position. If anyone needs anymore information please let me know. I ended up turning down the position. There is a big push for the TNC...