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Specializes in LTC,Home health, Med/Surg.

I wanted to know if anyone can tell me what type of security clearance is needed to work in the VA hospital as a nurse. I know someone who recently lost his military (AD) clearance b/c of financial issues and my credit report isn't spectacular. i'm worried.....i really want this job, but not to just lose it within a couple of weeks when the results come back.

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Specializes in critical care: trauma/oncology/burns.

Hi:

Uumm, I don't think you need a security clearance like in the Military. You will have a background check done on you (professional license at the very least). If I find out otherwise I will post.

If you have concerns you might want to speak to the nursing recruiter at the VA you would like to work at.

Best Wishes on your journey!

athena

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be cautious im fighting to keep my clearance right now for credit reasons

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Specializes in Ortho, Med surg and L&D.
I wanted to know if anyone can tell me what type of security clearance is needed to work in the VA hospital as a nurse. I know someone who recently lost his military (AD) clearance b/c of financial issues and my credit report isn't spectacular. i'm worried.....i really want this job, but not to just lose it within a couple of weeks when the results come back.

Hello Mizzyfrufru,

I am very new Active Duty and inprocessing now which means I am too new to know much! My orders do list that a security clearance was necessary but I really don't know what that means.

Another new person here has said her credit history is not favorable...she has the cearance.

Gen

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