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I got into the VA as a new nurse, so it is possible! I think you have a great chance to get it especially having your BSN vs ADN. Working for the VA is the best! Good luck!

We work 9-hour shifts with every other Friday off. I have always thought four 10 hour shifts would work out well but have never asked if I could switch.

How are you liking your CM role? I am considering taking on this role at my local VA. How is the workload? Are you able to work remote? Thank you!

They usually ask 6-8 PBI questions, from my experience! But as they say, all VAs are different!

I think you have a very good likelihood of at least getting an interview! Make sure to study Performance Based Interview (PBI) questions as these will be the bulk of the interview. The process is long, so definitely keep your current job.

Where are you working? I just accepted a position as a Care Coordinator for the specialty clinics at the VA. How are you liking your role so far?

Go with VA! Even if your first job within the VA is not what you want it to be it's good to get your foot in the door now. There are many new positions that are going hybrid or full time remote. I have been with the VA for 7+ years and am working in Home Based Primary Care (half remote and half patient care). Hope this helps!

Education, projects, leadership, years of experience, etc. I don't think there is an exact formula it all depends on how well you write your 9 dimensions and who's reading it. I am not a member of the board though, so this is just from my experience.

For Nurse 2 or above it's every two years.

Hi MALR, I really enjoyed the program! The best part is that you can do all the assignments ahead of time. I wound do most of the work the first 2-3 weeks and then cruise the rest of the quarter. Staff were always available and navigating the online courses was easy. I also really love the quarter credit system vs semester credits. I will say, I have not found a job in Informatics, however I am limited because I would like to stick with the VA. Good luck!

$34.00/hour - Nashville TN - 5 years experience. I work M-F, so no shift diff.

Ok - I will start to look for those sites as well! Did USI provide you with any preceptors?

Thank you! I drive quite a lot for work, so podcasts will be great! I wanted to also ask you... did USI require any adolescent/pediatric hours?

Thank you! I too would like to stay with the VA - dispite the low pay . What department do you work?

As a new grad (BSN), you are going to start at that level. I don't think there is anything you could have done because you don't have experience. What you can do now is focus on getting your Nurse 2 by joining committees, doing in-services, projects, etc. Good luck!