pfchang

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1. VA tentative offer?

   pfchang replied to CRCollins515's topic in Government

   Be patient. Usually when you get to the point you're at, things will move forward. It can take several months. I'm not saying it will, but it can. Your steps have moved pretty quickly but just hang in there.

2. Lpn looking to switch from labor and delivery to the VAMC

   pfchang replied to Brookenicole84's topic in Government

   Your CNAs make more than LPNs? Wow, that is not right. Keep in mind the transition from 3 12s to 5 8s can be hard for some people. I'm an RN, not an LPN, so can't speak to pay scales, vacation and such but you will have more holidays with VA. You wil...

3. VA Hiring Process

   pfchang replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   You should be fine with the offer letter and start date. My usajobs acct was never updated. But you can call the recruiter for reassurance. Congratulations.

4. New to Ambulatory Clinic

   pfchang replied to pussNbootsDolly's topic in Ambulatory

   Your question is far too vague for anyone to help. Do you have a job description?

5. VA Hiring Process

   pfchang replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   Being a vet makes no difference in speed of hire in my facility. More likely, your HR dept has it together.

6. VA Hiring Process

   pfchang replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   I would get on the phone asap with the recruiter. Unless you're in a costly city, the salary you noted would likely be full time w/out differentials. Thats usually hiw VA dies it.

7. VA Hiring Process

   pfchang replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   Call the recruiter and ask. Things take forever at VA. Read back in this thread and you'll see.

8. Why is the VA asking for my last pay stub?

   pfchang replied to RNewbie's topic in Government

   Maybe she didn't object and just did it? I would resist on this.

9. RN starting salary

   pfchang replied to Cmdrn02's topic in Government

   It varies widely from VA to VA.

10. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    pfchang replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

    I am really, really happy for you! Congratulations!

11. Why is the VA asking for my last pay stub?

    pfchang replied to RNewbie's topic in Government

    As far as I know, this is not standard practice. Your salary is to be based on your responses to the Nine Dimensions of Nursing Practice document that most VAs require. I have heard of some RNs being hired without this but I would call the nurse recr...

12. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    pfchang replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

    Even when you are a VA employee, it takes weeks and months to get decisions back from the board. It is a terrible process. I encourage you to appeal if they lowball you. I wish I had known to do that.

13. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    pfchang replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

    I thought it was a nation-wide push to eliminate the board but not even close to a final decision. I thought it was one of the many points that the NNU is pushing for in the new contract. But I could very well be wrong.

14. From ICU to Ambulatory

    pfchang replied to grobertson10's topic in Ambulatory

    Hospital work is not for everyone. I have had a full career and worked med surg for 2 yrs only. Ambulatory care is great for some people. I never wanted to go back to the hospital.

15. VA Nurse II: Performance Dimension

    pfchang replied to Morainey's topic in Government

    I think precepting is a great example. Include your assessments of what the nurses didnt know, what your plans were to solve their knowledge deficit, and your evaluation of your efforts. I would be careful about the IV catheter example because going...