JENFKB replied to H to the R dizzle's topic in Government
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.
JENFKB replied to H to the R dizzle's topic in Government
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.
JENFKB replied to H to the R dizzle's topic in Government
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 ...
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.
JENFKB replied to PMHNP2023's topic in Post Graduate
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 ...
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,...
PMHNP Man, Do you mind me asking what VA you work at? I am a PMHNP student currently working for the VA in Home Based Primary Care and am hoping to stay with the VA after certification. How do you like your current role?
You are awesome! I greatly appreciate it. I am doing the post-masters certificate, which is just one class per semester, so I hope to be able to work full time until the very end! Good luck with your last semester and future!!
Thank you so much for the advice! It is hard to find USI alum! I have Stahl's prescribers guide, what other texts would you recommend? Did you work full time while in school (besides the last semester)?
JENFKB replied to PMHNP2023's topic in Post Graduate
umbdude That is true that she will most likely have to take the 3Ps, but that does not make it impossible to apply for a post-masters certificate. I have an MSN in Nursing Informatics but have been accepted into two post-masters PMHNP programs so far...
FYI in case others are looking for the same answer regarding RN to NP pay. HR responded "If you apply to and are accepted for an NP position you will stay at your current grade and step, but go to the NP pay schedule. Just a heads up, you will not au...
That doesn't make sense because NP's work on a different pay scale? I'll reach out to HR, thank you for your response. Look at Nurse III frustration and appeal discussion board, I have posted a lengthy guide on how to write for NIII. Best of luck.