VA Hospital - nursing program

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I currently work for a VA Hospital (Veterans Administration - government hospital - best care anywhere!!). They have an interesting program to become an RN. They will pay FULL SALARY of a current employee, and they will pay for the program cost. All you need to do is commit to be a VA nurse.

Most programs are fully funded for 24 months.

Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.
i actually started working at the VA Hospital here in February and you can choose early retirement after 10 years. you won't get the full retirement pension, but some. if you're a vet with active duty time you can "buy back" your military time toward your retirement.

here is information from the federal government's Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website regarding retirement - FERS Retirement

Thank. You for the information. I want to work at the VA after school too.

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I would like opinions on which hospital offers better career opportunities for a prior Army Officer of 4 years with an MBA and BSN who wants to go Acute NP and DNP. Pros and Cons of bother institutions would be appreciated!

Thanks

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I would like opinions on which hospital offers better career opportunities for a prior Army Officer of 4 years with an MBA and BSN who wants to go Acute NP and DNP. Pros and Cons of bother institutions would be appreciated!

Thanks

MBARN- Love your user name. Hope you chose employment in the VA system.:)

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Thanks 2long, I think I will apply there! Can retire in 6 years because of my 4 years of active duty!

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If you decide not to retire so soon, the VAHCS has a big push going on to improve the education of its nurses. Check out this link: http://www.vacareers.va.gov/salary-benefits/education.asp So glad you are not my competition. Your credentials are impressive.:)

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If you decide not to retire so soon, the VAHCS has a big push going on to improve the education of its nurses. Check out this link: http://www.vacareers.va.gov/salary-benefits/education.asp So glad you are not my competition. Your credentials are impressive.:)

2Long, thank you for that info, I looked at it, great program! Can I PM you sometime? Thanks, MBARN

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I start the at the VA on monday on the dialysis unit. Monday is my first day of new employee orientation. I just want to know how orientation goes. I know I have to take a medication test but do they review the material in orientation. If I dont pass the test does that mean I can't wotk there? I'm a little nervous about the te4st just because they gave me a sheet like a week ago with 40 Rx on it and I have to know side effects/adverse reactions, nursing implications, and teaching. I think i'll be ok with the math but can anyone give me some insight please. Thanks

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