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  1. And the waiting continues? ...

    pfchang replied to TechnoRN's topic in Case Management

    That's

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

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

    Tell him you went back to bed with a migraine. Or you were hanging over the porcelain pony. Fingers are crossed for you with the HH job. I would take a chill pill when you do go in. Be calm and set...

  3. VA Hiring Process

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

    I don't know how to delete, either. Maybe contact the Admins. Good luck at the

  4. VA Hiring Process

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

    Are you aware that you posted three times? That info is in the final offer letter which it seems you have not received. I doubt I would report without having received that. I would call HR in the...

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

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

    Where is the supervisor? Why is the CM letting the other nurse get referrals done and you can't? Is the case manager a supervisor? None of this makes sense to me. Tell them you have a doctors appt...

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

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

    I know you need to leave but you don't have another job yet, and like most if us, probably can't quit until you have another job. I would makeN appt with that supervisor and SHOW him/her what you have...

  7. VA Hiring Process

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

    Either six months or a year, I believe. Nurses have a 2 year probation period,

  8. VA Hiring Process

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

    I am surprised you started without four days of NEO, New Employee Orientation. I thought all VAs required this before you do anything. Everyone has to go through it so that's probably what you have...

  9. VA Hiring Process

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

    LubbockNP, A good manager helps to develop his/her staff and wishes them well when they move on. Too bad she can not be happy for you. You gave that job many years, if I remember correctly. Is that...

  10. VetPro credentialing question

    pfchang replied to Marshall1's topic in Government, Military

    I would call the Vetpro contact and ask. I would also call or email the nurse recruiter and explain the situation. This has happened before. Can you track down any of those former managers on...

  11. VetPro credentialing question

    pfchang replied to Marshall1's topic in Government, Military

    Every situation is different. Be sure your references return their forms right

  12. VA Hiring Process

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

    Let them know you are unable to provide a recommendation from your current supervisor because you can not afford to lose your job until you are ready to resign. Let them know that you are excited...

  13. VA Hiring Process

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

    That last step can take a week or several weeks. They know people need to give notice. I was given a choice of three start dates starting about a month from when they told me everything was set. It...

  14. How to get a job at Veterans Affairs.

    pfchang replied to amy9999's topic in Government, Military

    You know, when you hear about all the lack of orientation out there and nurses being thrown off the deep end to sink or swim, I'd be happy for the orientation period. Not knowing if you have a job or...

  15. How to get a job at Veterans Affairs.

    pfchang replied to amy9999's topic in Government, Military

    I don't think there is anywhere that will allow practice of skills like IVs if you are not an employee. They would be liable for any problems you may have. Keep looking and network. Volunteer in...

  16. How to get a job at Veterans Affairs.

    pfchang replied to amy9999's topic in Government, Military

    I met a woman at the VA who got her job there by volunteering. She is not a nurse but if you volunteer in some capacity, it may help to get to know people for when the vacancies do

  17. VA Hiring Process

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

    I am amazed at the difference between the initial offer and final offer in terms of where you were boarded. That is fantastic. They must LOVE you and your qualifications. Why on earth were you boarded...

  18. practice venipuncture

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

    This is an advertisement and is reported to

  19. VA Hiring Process

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

    You know, I don't think most people know you can negotiate at the VA. I sure didn't. It could be that some VAs do and some don't. It may be dependent on how many good candidates they have for a...

  20. How to get a job at Veterans Affairs.

    pfchang replied to amy9999's topic in Government, Military

    Google PBI veterans affairs. Also, I am sure someone posted a link with that page somewhere on a VA thread. It may have been me but I'm not sure. I would recommend that anyone looking for a VA Job,...

  21. VA Hiring Process

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

    And we wonder why the VA has trouble filling positions? If Lubbock NP and the VA don't come to a mutually acceptable salary, the VA goes to the second choice candidate with months more of background...

  22. Job shadowing?

    pfchang replied to eifan115's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Why not just call and

  23. Recent VA interviewing tips

    pfchang replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Government, Military

    If you read through the VA threads, you will see that this varies for everyone. Nothing is set in

  24. Curious about the VA HOSPITAL

    pfchang replied to Sabr's topic in Government, Military

    I like my job at the VA, too. I work with a group of very committed people and am impressed w the professionalism I see. The time off is a big reason I took the job. So many jobs have just 3 weeks...

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

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

    You are not crazy. It sounds like the docs are either clueless or are ignoring the obvious. I had a friend who left a crazy place I worked some time ago and said she had no idea things could be so...