Sarah918

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1. Annual time VA nurses

   Sarah918 replied to rayray1989's topic in Government, Military

   I believe 685 hours can be carried over annually as long as you are a title 38 covered under the current system which is FERS. More tha 685 results in a "use or lose" situation and I've seen people...

2. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   Sarah918 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

   I love our Vets. I hate feeling a pit in my stomach when I drive in to work everyday and think about the micromanagement and bullying that lies ahead. I used to think my career would be here but I...

3. OPM Hack

   Sarah918 replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Government, Military

   Happened to me, too. They even got our biometric information. I recommend calling the 3 credit bureaus and putting freezes on your credit. It blocks anyone from applying for any credit line. If you...

4. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   Sarah918 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

   Thanks, all. My PMs are disabled- I'm a new member. Will PM as soon as the system lets me. The proficiency process needs expansive overhaul IMO. Maybe other NPSB boards can each review proficiencies...

5. What is RN 1, 2, and 3?

   Sarah918 replied to scrubberRN's topic in General Nursing

   I know this is an old question but if you are like me you are reading all of these and trying to work your way through an inconsistent, bureaucratic web. A bit of advice, try to come in boarded as...

6. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

   Sarah918 posted a topic in Government, Military

   I am feeling frustrated with the entire VA NPSB proficiency process. At my hospital, it is a good old boys system in which board members promote their friends and the other managers and shut the door...