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  1. VA tentative offer?

    pfchang replied to CRCollins515's topic in Government, Military

    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...

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

    pfchang replied to Brookenicole84's topic in Government, Military

    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...

  3. License renewal-Peer Fee?

    pfchang posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    I just renewed my RN license online. I think I paid $117 two years ago. Today the total was $164! There was the regular renewal fee of $139, an increase of approx 20%. Added to this was a Legal...

  4. VA Hiring Process

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

    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.

  5. New to Ambulatory Clinic

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

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

  6. VA Hiring Process

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

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

  7. VA Hiring Process

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

    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

  8. VA Hiring Process

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

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

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

    pfchang replied to RNewbie's topic in Government, Military

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

  10. RN starting salary

    pfchang replied to Cmdrn02's topic in Government, Military

    It varies widely from VA to

  11. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    pfchang replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

    I am really, really happy for you!

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

    pfchang replied to RNewbie's topic in Government, Military

    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...

  13. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    pfchang replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

    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...

  14. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    pfchang replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

    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...

  15. From ICU to Ambulatory

    pfchang replied to grobertson10's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    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

  16. VA Nurse II: Performance Dimension

    pfchang replied to Morainey's topic in Government, Military

    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...

  17. VA Hiring process 2017

    pfchang replied to KayLPN's topic in Government, Military

    You do not have to give current employer info. VA knows that could cause you to lose your job. Call the HR people today and tell them you are not comfortable giving current info. They can not expect...

  18. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    pfchang replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

    Why Would your mgr tell you to write to Nurse 2 when you are already a Nurse 2? Maybe he/she didn't know, which speaks to the huge problem that there is very little help at VA for these %* For all...

  19. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    pfchang replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

    It feels that way at my facility. I do hear of a few other facilities where mgmt is actively developing and encouraging RNs to seek promotion. Other places it's the opposite. VA pushes the idea that...

  20. VA Hiring Process

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

    Google VA PBI interview

  21. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    pfchang replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

    It is much better to come in as a 3 than to try to get it later. My facility is supposed to be setting up something to help new applicants with the Nine Dimensions process for boarding. I don't know...

  22. VA Hiring Process

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

    They don't call references unless you are one of a few or the only one being considered. Good luck. My online application status never changed on the job I got and the job I didn't get. Don't bother...

  23. Getting NURSE II at the V.A.

    pfchang replied to RN_by_day's topic in Government, Military

    That seems very wrong to penalize you bc you changed units. Can't you get your previous mgr to confirm your leadership capabilities on med-surg? I might ask my union rep about

  24. Getting NURSE II at the V.A.

    pfchang replied to RN_by_day's topic in Government, Military

    I don't think that's true. You have shown you are capable of charge because you did it on your previous unit. That should fulfill the Leadership part of Practice, one of the nine dimensions. Check...

  25. Going from PT to FT at the VA?

    pfchang replied to Bojo2016's topic in Government, Military

    You would likely have to find an opening for a FT position first. Positions are usually budgeted and approved before ever being posted. It takes a long time to fill a position even when someone leaves...