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  1. VA Hiring Process

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

    I have no idea what to suggest. I don't have my MSN and the whole boarding process was a mystery to me. I was boarded lower than I thought I should have been and two people I confided in agreed. If it...

  2. VA Hiring Process

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

    "Soon" was said a week ago? Be

  3. Applying to VA Nursing jobs

    pfchang replied to ManekiNekoRN's topic in Government, Military

    Wow! That was fast!

  4. RN salary and cost of living in Sacramento area

    pfchang replied to mayrn82's topic in California Nursing

    I think there is a section on Allnurses for each state. You may get better response on a California thread. Sorry, but I don't live

  5. Too slow for fast pace job?

    pfchang replied to Navygurl's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I might ask for a private meeting with your supervisor. Two weeks and getting feedback like this? It sounds like an unsupportive atmosphere from coworkers. I suggest asking your supervisor for a...

  6. VA Hiring Process

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

    ORTech2RN, I don't see why you couldn't call the Recruiter and explain that you are making family plans in June. Ask for potential start dates. I was given three which were two weeks after each other....

  7. Applying to VA Nursing jobs

    pfchang replied to ManekiNekoRN's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck to

  8. Written warning for a care plan written prior to my employment

    pfchang replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am really happy for you. Good luck and I hope you post with an update on how things are

  9. Written warning for a care plan written prior to my employment

    pfchang replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Keep your head up is right. Look at the employees who preceded you. No one lasted. It is not you. Not being critical of your emotions right now which are raw, but it can be so hard for some of us not...

  10. Utilization Review

    pfchang replied to Sherriblu's topic in Case Management

    I would look into Behavioral Health Case Management or UR with an insurance company or hospital. Try Cigna, United Health Care, Anthem (WellPoint),

  11. Written warning for a care plan written prior to my employment

    pfchang replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, you do deserve better. Fifteen years of experience and it comes to this with this new facility? Good riddance and good luck to

  12. New nurse just doing screening, frustrated!

    pfchang replied to Bikernurseof3's topic in Nursing Career

    I do think you are probably learning more than you think you are. Look at the patient histories, meds, scheduled surgeries, etc, from a broader perspective. Why is one patient taking Plavix and...

  13. VA Hiring Process

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

    I am so glad it went well! Good

  14. RN Two Year Contract?

    pfchang replied to Jennifer_RN2013's topic in Case Management

    You should not sign a two year contract with any employer. That is an outrageous request. I don't know if it would hold up in court, though, if you should decide to leave before two years are

  15. VA Hiring Process

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

    No, I did not answer all of them. However, I spent a LOT of time reviewing them so I could anticipate what might be asked and not be totally surprised. I also came up with several examples of...

  16. Transitioning into Medical Sales from nursing...how difficult have you found it to be

    pfchang replied to SusanBlanton's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    What type of business do you own? I would need more info to offer

  17. Written warning for a care plan written prior to my employment

    pfchang replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is unbelievable, well, not really. I would add to get out of there now. Go to Costco or anywhere else. But before you go, attach an addendum to that write-up. Tell the facts to support why you...

  18. VA Hiring Process

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

    LubbockNP, be patient. It takes time, unfortunately. If you haven't heard anything in a month, I would follow up with the contact person listed in the job posting. Read this thread. There is a lot of...

  19. VA Hiring Process

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

    Wundernurse, they can be very slow to update if they update the status at all. But, let's say they offer the position to someone else and that person turns it down. Maybe the salary is too low or...

  20. VA Hiring Process

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

    I see nothing wrong with emailing the contact person at this point. I would reiterate my interest in the position, offer something about yourself tells why you are a good fit for the position and ask...

  21. CCM if no work experience in CM?

    pfchang replied to Zengirl2014's topic in Case Management

    You need 2000 hrs working as a CM in the last three years. Look at the requirements on

  22. VA Hiring Process

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

    I have learned a lot more about chronic pain and mental health. PTSD is so common, of course, but I rarely saw it in the private sector. I have not seen the lack of productivity in my department but...

  23. LPN Thinking about getting my RN degree at 66

    pfchang replied to Lindamitch1948's topic in LPN to RN

    What are your reasons? How long have you been out of school? If it is something you have always wanted to do and nothing else matters, you will do it. Financially, it is not cheap, unless you have...

  24. Interview at VA in 2 days, what to wear?

    pfchang replied to morglan's topic in Government, Military

    Well, he did get the job offer :) I don't think it's essential but I think it is fine. I wear a black knit jacket and knit pants, kind of like a suit, when I interview or have something important to...

  25. Field CM Agencies?

    pfchang replied to nurse8019's topic in Case Management

    WellPoint (Anthem, BCBS) requires every CM RN to become licensed in every state you may be calling to. For some positions that is all 50 states but with Compact Licensure, you don't need to apply for...