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    VA nursing

    RNpearls1908 replied to RNerica12's topic in Government, Military

    I am a new grad RN working for the VA and I absolutely love it. I am in their RN transition to practice program. Each facility varies. But the nurses I work with our very smart, our Veterans have...
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    Accepted to frontier!!

    RNpearls1908 replied to Jalvaradorn's topic in Nursing Career

    If you don't mind me asking. Since its an online program was it hard to get accepted? Also do you know how many ppl they accept each class? I plan on applying for their winter
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    VA Hiring Process

    RNpearls1908 replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I like the progrom so far and working for the VA as well. Being a new grad I was worried about the transition to professional from student. But i didn't have any problems. Everyone at my facility is...
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    VA Hiring Process

    RNpearls1908 replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    You'll go to class one a month for a year. Have a mentor along with ur preceptor on the floor ur working at. Have to do a evidence based project and present it to the higher reps of the hospital. Im...
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    *keiser university- tampa may/september 2015 roll call*

    RNpearls1908 replied to Charlisa's topic in General Students

    I liked the program. And I'm working for the VA hospital in their RN residency
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    VA Hiring Process

    RNpearls1908 replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I was hired as a new grad as well. My references I used were my clinical instructors and they sent forms to fill out. The other personal reference I used my work study boss n another person i knew....
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    *keiser university- tampa may/september 2015 roll call*

    RNpearls1908 replied to Charlisa's topic in General Students

    Good luck. Have fun. Graduated May
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    **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    RNpearls1908 replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You be surprise. Compare the cost of living in California to Mississippi. Big difference therefore big difference in
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    Lack of new graduate jobs

    RNpearls1908 replied to LondonFog's topic in General Students

    All depends on where you live and/or if your willing to
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    keiser university

    RNpearls1908 replied to starnurse2b16's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yea I plan on spending my whole career with them. And yea ur right make sure your school is regionally accredited or else ur degree means nothing. I know the one I went to Tampa campus is fully...
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    Expanding job hunt to other States

    RNpearls1908 replied to ArrowRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yea i think looking outside of your current state is a good thing. I was hired out of state, luckily for me it's with the VA hospital so I didn't have to apply for endorsement since they accept any...
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    New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    RNpearls1908 replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Florida ADN & BS in Health Ed. & Behavior Graduated: May 2014 Passed: NCLEX June 2014 4 Interviews from: July-August 2014 Accepeted Job Offer: August 2014 Start Nov 2014 with the VA...
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    VA Medical Center

    RNpearls1908 replied to leckzieloo's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi I was offered 2 positions at 2 separate VA facilities and I am a recent new grad with a ADN and BS in health ed & behavior. Took the position now waiting for salary. So yes as a new grad ADN u...
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    keiser university

    RNpearls1908 replied to starnurse2b16's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks. And good
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    keiser university

    RNpearls1908 replied to starnurse2b16's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am a recent graduate this past April. Just a heads up even though your only taking 2 classes a semester they are very demanding. You won't have much time to work. Your gonna have clinical, homework,...
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    VA Hiring Process

    RNpearls1908 replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Also I did not contact recruiter. One posting was open only for 2 weeks and the other was continuous opening. But i got offered both hospitals. And I'm also a new grad so don't give up
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    VA Hiring Process

    RNpearls1908 replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    From when I applied to interview around 2 weeks. And job offer from thsat point 3
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    Help with VA application questions

    RNpearls1908 replied to LVNbayarea's topic in Government, Military

    HR would be your best bet to ask to help with these questions. Any errors can risk your application not being considered. They usually list a contact person on the job
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    Struggling to pass the NCLEX

    RNpearls1908 replied to smontenegro23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well I wouldn't overstudy. Remember u have the knowledge u just spent all those semesters in school. I feel the nerves is what messes ppl up. Hurst is either in classroom or online. U can go on...
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    Struggling to pass the NCLEX

    RNpearls1908 replied to smontenegro23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There isnt a magic recipe. Study!! Study !!! Invest in taking prep courses. I recommend Hurst. Others have taken Kaplan or
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    Opinion: Which VA hospital is better to work at?

    RNpearls1908 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Any advice or comments are welcomed. I am currently a new grad (May'14) who has passed boards in June'14. I was recently given a tentative offer at 2 separate VA hospitals. Both of which are out of...
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    Application process with VA clinic.. Confused

    RNpearls1908 replied to AJ1980's topic in Government, Military

    Well if u meet the qualifications then your status will say referred usually and that's when u wait to see if you'll get an interview. But the process does take some time from start to finish so I...
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    Application process with VA clinic.. Confused

    RNpearls1908 replied to AJ1980's topic in Government, Military

    It all depends on the facility. I got calls for an interview after the posting closed 3 weeks after another was 2
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    Current ADN student

    RNpearls1908 replied to kevin galloway's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have a BS and ADN graduated in April. Received license in June. Have had 4 interviews for hospital positions 2 critical care 1 med surg 1 telemetry/med surg. Now deciding between 2 VA hospital...
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    Pearson Vue: Bullies?

    RNpearls1908 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you same thing I did here in