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  1. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

    pfchang replied to LTCNS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    There is so much wrong with that office. I'm sorry you needed to get counseling bc it has been so bad but it sounds like the validation you need. 15 mins for a new pt? And 15 for IUD insertion? And...

  2. Anyone have experience as an RN with the VA PACT

    pfchang replied to wmb001's topic in Government, Military

    25 new hires for expansion in PACT? Wow. Wish we could hire like that at my VA. I keep reading about all the new hires that are supposed to be hired, providers and nursing, but haven't seen much at my...

  3. VA Nurse Salary

    pfchang replied to kclindsay's topic in Government, Military

    Wow, I guess I stand corrected. I thought the step increase for certification was one thing which was standard across the VA. This is really disheartening. There is so much variability everywhere....

  4. VA Nurse Salary

    pfchang replied to kclindsay's topic in Government, Military

    Specialty certification is a step increase with a possible bonus, dependent upon who's doing the reviewing. Check out SAA info. I totally get what you're saying about having the support of your...

  5. VA Nurse Salary

    pfchang replied to kclindsay's topic in Government, Military

    Regarding Nurse I And Nurse II, isn't there a maximum salary at Nurse I which is much lower than the max at Nurse II? I am unsure of the details, but I think once you reach all the steps in the grade,...

  6. VA Nurse Salary

    pfchang replied to kclindsay's topic in Government, Military

    The two posters above are correct and even this info varies between facilities. There are very experienced RNs who do not have BSNs who are hired as Nurse 1. It's very

  7. VA Hiring Process

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

    I hope you would not say you have no idea why they picked you to interview. Just look at the PBI questions, prepare some answers, read up on eye exams, etc. act confident, friendly and willing to...

  8. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

    pfchang replied to LTCNS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I am sorry for you and happy for Oedgar. Oedgar, why would you give so much notice? That's usually not a great idea. LTCNS, I am sorry. Sounds like it was a toxic environment. Keep searching. There...

  9. VA Hiring Process

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

    I would call or email and

  10. Current VA RN Here To Provide Assistance

    pfchang replied to Jtkknj's topic in Government, Military

    To whom is your comment directed? If it is to me, my glory is not being stolen. Its not my thread, I simply told the OP that the other thread had current information in it and was not old. There are...

  11. Current VA RN Here To Provide Assistance

    pfchang replied to Jtkknj's topic in Government, Military

    The other thread you posted in is not really old. It was started a few years ago but if you read back you will see that it has very current and informative

  12. VA Hiring Process

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

    They can not require you to allow them to contact your current employer. Tell them you are not comfortable with this and it could result in you losing your current job. This is very common and the VA...

  13. VA Nursing

    pfchang replied to Islnd_RN's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, but......you have an offer for an amazing job, great pay and in the area where you want to live? Make a list of pros and cons and those are pretty strong pros. I might take that job now. You can...

  14. Triaging Walk-in patients

    pfchang replied to RHolscher's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I worked in a large FP office and I can't imagine having 2-3 walkins waiting at all times to be seen. That said, we had many walkins. Some needed to be seen urgently and we also did not refer to ER...

  15. Drowning in prior authorizations... Help!

    pfchang replied to Amistad's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Rooming patients can be a MA task,

  16. just interviewed for full time office nurse position

    pfchang replied to ErinDel's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I would run from that job. They should have seen your resume before you were called to interview. Maybe the practice mgr did not share it with the docs but that is a sign of a lack of communication...

  17. just interviewed for full time office nurse position

    pfchang replied to ErinDel's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I really liked that job in a large FP office, but felt the need to move on after several years. I learned new things every day, but needed a change. I saw a LOT of sinusitis-- ugh -- and got tired of...

  18. just interviewed for full time office nurse position

    pfchang replied to ErinDel's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    If there is not a triage system in place, they should at least purchase a book for you. You should not have to purchase it yourself. Improper triage and documentation is a liability for them and you....

  19. Current VA RN Here To Provide Assistance

    pfchang replied to Jtkknj's topic in Government, Military

    RNsRWe, i believe this was directed at me. Tammy197378, please be aware that I am ignoring

  20. VA hiring process

    pfchang replied to Mrs.Weddle's topic in Government, Military

    Looks like it has been maybe 3 months since interview? They may still contact you. I would call or email the nurse recruiter and ask for a status update and if you are still being considered. It's...

  21. Current VA RN Here To Provide Assistance

    pfchang replied to Jtkknj's topic in Government, Military

    There are several different threads regarding several issues at the VA. One of the biggest problems here on AN is duplication of threads, IMO. There is a long thread re hiring at the VA. If you read...

  22. Current VA RN Here To Provide Assistance

    pfchang replied to Jtkknj's topic in Government, Military

    There is another thread here on AN regarding transferring within the VA system (which really doesn't happen because you need to apply for each position just as outside applicants do). You will have...

  23. New job with Humana, WAH RN case manager

    pfchang replied to mkwambold's topic in Case Management

    Will you

  24. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

    pfchang replied to LTCNS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I am happy for you, LTCNS. Sometimes you have to kiss a lot of

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

    pfchang replied to mmuntanga's topic in Government, Military

    Have you been told all is complete with the background checking through Vetpro and Eqip? References all in? Physical and fingerprints all done? If all these things are done and okay, and the only...