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  1. VA Hiring Process

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

    I got mine via email but it did take forever. The salary came beforehand in an email telling me the HR person got my salary from the board. Then a few weeks to tell me all was in order. The a few...

  2. VA tuition reimbursement

    pfchang replied to momswann's topic in Government, Military

    I am new to the VA. A fellow RN told me that she and two friends recently finished AD to BSN programs. Her two friends went through the VA tuition reimbursement program. I don't know the details...

  3. RN->BSN: Is it worth the investment at 57?

    pfchang replied to healing touch's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    School nurses in my area are not hired without a

  4. VA Nurse Salary

    pfchang replied to kclindsay's topic in Government, Military

    Benefits listed here: Employee Benefits - VA

  5. VA Nurse Salary

    pfchang replied to kclindsay's topic in Government, Military

    You can put $$ into the Thrift Savings Plan (like an IRA) and they match up to 5%. So if you put 5% of your salary in, they match 5%. Their portion is free money to you. Some places match a...

  6. VA Hiring Process

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

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  7. Persistent new grad lands the job!!

    pfchang replied to nursecait's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Why not Google "Nurse Recruiter XYZ Hospital" or some such? Or search on

  8. VA Hiring Process

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

    Thank you! I just emailed HR. Fingers

  9. VA Hiring Process

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

    Day 3 is pretty quick for someone away from the bedside for a long time--me :) Any idea where to get a copy of the study guide? I'd love to review over the

  10. VA Hiring Process

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

    My impression is that everyone must go through Eqip and Vetpro. I am also wondering about whether I will be required to take these tests if I am not at the bedside. Does anyone know? Also, can anyone...

  11. Post interview wait for the va Hosp...

    pfchang replied to mmuntanga's topic in Government, Military

    Performance Based Interviewing (PBI) Home This site was extremely helpful to me. I took a lot of time and prepared answers to many of the questions so I could use the time as effectively as possible....

  12. The VA hiring process

    pfchang replied to crazymama23's topic in Government, Military

    I think you can give them your own copies of transcripts until they "tentatively select" you. That's what I did. Then they want sealed official copies. I had them all sent to me and I took them down...

  13. VA Hiring Process

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

    The health benefit options can be found on line with full descriptions and costs available in pdf format. I am not sure how to find it now but it is out there somewhere under VA Health Benefits or...

  14. VA Hiring Process

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

    I interviewed in late March, "tentatively selected" in June. Paperwork received and returned, VetPro and Eqip completed, transcripts all received in June. The questions were hard for me. I have done...

  15. Humana or Blue Cross Blue Shield

    pfchang replied to stylishgurl's topic in Case Management

    I recently started as a CM at Anthem BCBS. I have been impressed with the training (some of which is too long but they don't just throw you in), my boss who is remote, and several other things. It...

  16. VA Nurse Salary

    pfchang replied to kclindsay's topic in Government, Military

    "I would not repeat the same example cause that give the board the impression you don't have alot of accomplishment. Sell yourself well on the dimension report." That's probably good

  17. VA Hiring Process

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

    My references got forms in the mail to fill out and return. I thought you had to give permission to contact a current employer. That's got to be tough. Sorry that happened to

  18. VA Nurse Salary

    pfchang replied to kclindsay's topic in Government, Military

    I don't know how they will classify me bc I am still waiting but I have only a diploma from wayyy back and a Bachelor's degree from a non-health field before the diploma. I'm old I am told that no...

  19. VA Nurse Salary

    pfchang replied to kclindsay's topic in Government, Military

    I would put it in both places, but you can put more than one example for each part, I think. Give examples and put everything you can think of on your resume that the RN Board will be looking at. My...

  20. VA Hiring Process

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

    I didn't provide any supporting documentation except for reference letters and work evaluations. I did give examples and probably too much detail but I wanted to maximize the salary,

  21. VA Hiring Process

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

    I thought that EQIP and VetPro were both needed for all positions. I would check by emailing or calling your recruiter. Mine has been quick to respond to questions. Everything else has taken...

  22. VA Hiring Process

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

    Momswann, after the VA decides you are a candidate to hire, the VA tells you that you are "tentatively selected" via email, then sends you extensive paperwork on background check, your nursing...

  23. Chamberlain online RN to BSN March 2013 session

    pfchang replied to RNdancer's topic in Chamberlain College

    I will answer the tuition question since I just talked to an admissions advisor today. It is $590/credit hour but if you join the ANA, you get a 10% discount to

  24. Chamberlain online RN to BSN March 2013 session

    pfchang replied to RNdancer's topic in Chamberlain College

    Thank you, alodocious! Do you mind me asking, how much is tuition for 32 credits? Can you start another nursing class now since you finished transitions

  25. Chamberlain online RN to BSN March 2013 session

    pfchang replied to RNdancer's topic in Chamberlain College

    Hello, I want a quick BSN. I am considering Chamberlain bc I have a diploma and a Bachelor's in an unrelated field. I have had Statistics but not Econ. Does anyone have an idea of how long...