jovigirlrn replied to kclindsay's topic in Government
Very interesting and informative, appreciate your time in explaining all of this. I still think VA is a good choice even if the retirement isn't the best. The TSP 401k or personal retirement accounts can help with that. And guaranteed no lay off f...
jovigirlrn replied to kclindsay's topic in Government
Thank you all for taking the time to explain this - very helpful ! Is any of this information published on a state basis? When I worked for UCLA, you could go to their website and plug in the job series and it would tell you what the pay is for eac...
jovigirlrn replied to kclindsay's topic in Government
Now I'm really confused ! I just saw something about someone being Grade 1, level 3, step 7, or something to that effect. WHAT IS LEVEL? Never heard of that....OMG, so so complicated....
jovigirlrn replied to kclindsay's topic in Government
I see most of the VA nurse jobs being posted as 0610-00. What is grade 00 - ADN with no experience? 01 = ADN, 02 = BSN, 03 = MSN, thanks for that info; now it makes more sense. That is the first pay critieria, then the step they put you in next p...
jovigirlrn replied to kclindsay's topic in Government
I am being considered for a position series/grade 0610/01. What does this mean vs the grade 00? Of course I've spent hours trying to find it myself and can't find anything about it. Would love to have a ballpark idea of what to expect in the pay s...
jovigirlrn replied to mmuntanga's topic in Government
Ok, I have a question for you all. I am reading bits and pieces about having to submit your "Dimensions" to Professional Standard. I know about the 4 Dimensions with 9 career paths from the handbook. I am not getting the big picture of exactly you...
jovigirlrn replied to JustJane2008's topic in New Nurse
Well, let me tell you....I've been a RN for over 4 years and never got the "acute care" inpatient hospital floor experience because I couldn't get hired anywhere when I graduated. The economy crashed in 2008 and hospitals were (and some still are) o...
jovigirlrn replied to amyrae76's topic in Oncology
I took the OCN exam on 11/29/11 and I passed! I was shocked. I thought for sure I would fail, and this was the first time I took it. The ONS Prep course did help me a lot. It directs you on what to study for, IMO.
ok, I'll have to ask for a copy of it when I interview, which I hope to be sometime soon. Sending in the rest of my documents tomorrow. Anyone know how long it takes after the end of the application filing deadline that they contact you?
Thanks donquack, it's the closest thing I've seen so far and it does give me a clue. I need to know about the Las Vegas area and the Long Beach California Area. Many thanks! j
jovigirlrn replied to janellewhalen's topic in Oncology
OCNRN63, Thanks for the info. Nice to know right away if you passed or not and where you didn't do so well. Can't learn if you don't know what is wrong. Thanks! j
jovigirlrn replied to amyrae76's topic in Oncology
deavt, Thanks for the info. I'm sticking with Q & A mode and reading the Core Curriculum that goes with the questions. I've been dabbling with it for the last 2 or 3 weeks now, so I got about 1 month & 2 weeks left before test day.
jovigirlrn replied to amyrae76's topic in Oncology
NYCRN6, Sorry, not sure why it didn't work but here it is again: http://www.amazon.com/Oncology-Nursing-Review-Online-Access/dp/1449631789/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318215370&sr=1-1 If that doesn't work, here is the ISBN and you can...
jovigirlrn replied to janellewhalen's topic in Oncology
OCNRN63, How long did it take you to find out if you passed the test? I also see some people know their score and/or where their deficiencies were. Do you know anything about this? Waiting to find out if you passed NCLEX was nerve racking - the wait...
jovigirlrn replied to amyrae76's topic in Oncology
OCNRN63, Thanks for the feedback. I've been suspecting that the question and answer route would be the best. If you have 26 years experience and that is your opinion, I'm going with that! I've got about 45 days til test day - wish me luck - I will pr...
jovigirlrn replied to amyrae76's topic in Oncology
NYCRN6, I am in the OCN review online review class that ends on November 15th, and taking the exam a week later, so I'm just about right where you are. I have the Core Curriculum and it's SO difficult to read and stay focused - the outline format is...
jovigirlrn replied to MisterSimba's topic in Oncology
I am a RN with no hospital experience. I have been working in oncology/hematolory private practice in the chemo infusion center, with 2+ years experience. This is all I've ever done since I graduated. I have the ONS Chemotherapy Biotherapy Provide...
Ok, thanks. I'll stop looking - it doesn't look like I'll be able to find it. I'll save my time studying for the OCN exam which I like to think will possibly make me more marketable and help with getting a better salary. I hate to ask the recruite...