VA Long Beach

Hello, I am a new RN and currently trying to get into the VA's psych unit. May I know the pay scale for New grads? Patient ratio? What are the responsibilities of the RN in the unit? Do they pass the meds? How's the environment in the unit? Is it similar to private psych units? Thank you!

On 7/10/2020 at 11:55 AM, LBC_RN said:

Hi everyone! I just wanted to introduce myself & connect with other nurses who work at VA Long Beach or are hoping to! ? I’ve been working in mental health at VA Long Beach for 3 years. It was hard getting into the federal system but it has been worth it! The VA is a great healthcare system to work for & I definitely recommend VALB. I relocated to California 3 years ago for this job without knowing anyone in the state, so it was a difficult transition. I am thankful for a few nurses I met when I got here who helped me, not only at work, but with Long Beach in general. What areas are good/safe to live in, etc. Anyway, I’m happy I made the move here and please let me know if I can help in any way. Shoot me any questions or just say hi! I’d love to connect with other nurses in the area ?

Hi! I’ve been in Long Beach for 14 years. Let me know if you need anything.    I am a Nurse Practitioner with 24 years of Nursing experience and hold a DNP. Recent three years working in Skid Row Downtown Los Angeles overseeing our most vulnerable patients, people experiencing homelessness.