tt2323

tt2323 BSN

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  1. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    tt2323 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

    MicheleBono, how long have you been an RN/at the VA? What degree do you have? You would have to appeal the decision. The board should be able to tell you where you

  2. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    tt2323 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

    10yr VA nurse here and have spent time on the NPSB (nurse professional standards board). There is a lot of misconceptions about proficiencies as previously noted in this multi year post. The most...

  3. Is the VA a good place to work?

    tt2323 replied to Morainey's topic in Government, Military

    The VA does have a lot of great benefits and the pay is comparable or better then outside. Of course every VA is different as well depending on what time of area you are working

  4. Joining the Army Reserve Nurse Corps... Help me w/ pros and cons

    tt2323 replied to GetBehindtheBarn's topic in Government, Military

    Yes housing was full on post so we stayed at the holiday inn off post it was pretty nice though. We dd get up earlier to bus to ft Sam in the AM when we had class and then the few times we got out...

  5. Joining the Army Reserve Nurse Corps... Help me w/ pros and cons

    tt2323 replied to GetBehindtheBarn's topic in Government, Military

    We started off with some classroom stuff for a few days and then basically spent m-f out in the field for 3 weeks. Our hotel was about 15mins off post. We all had a great time on the weekend although...

  6. Joining the Army Reserve Nurse Corps... Help me w/ pros and cons

    tt2323 replied to GetBehindtheBarn's topic in Government, Military

    I am a Army reserve RN who just finished BOLC in the middle of March. I have been drilling since Sept '11. Been great so far. Keep in mind phase 1 of BOLC the online part can take up to 100hrs to...

  7. Army Commisioning 2012

    tt2323 replied to docteri's topic in Government, Military

    After 9-10months of paperwork I just learned I was accepted into a USAR unit. I have yet to officially swear in. I'm supposed to this weeked. I have 2yrs nursing experience, and supposedly $45-50k of...

  8. Accepted into the VA VALOR nursing residency program!!!

    tt2323 replied to rebeccainlv's topic in Government, Military

    Former VALOR student here as well. Great opportunity and I got hired full time

  9. umass grad school nursing in worcester

    tt2323 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I would like to know more about the Umass Worcester program. If you guys are still on this forum let me know, I'd like to ask a few