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 on others. I am a staff RN with a MSN and years of experience. I applied for my nurse III after completing a hospital wide project and doing other work that met the 9 dimensions.
This whole process has me frustrated beyond words. My profIciency has been lost by HR multiple times. My initial NPSB review said I didnt meet 7 of the 9 dimensions. Before submitting my proficiency, I had it reviewed by 3 former board members who all said I would meet for a 3. I submitted a request for reconsideration after the initial denial, and suddenly I met 6 out of 9 dimensions. I am now appealing my denial to VACO. Has anyone ever done this? What was he outcome, and how long did your appeal take to be answered after it was sent off?
I have been repeatedly been told by my own manager "you cannot get a 3 without working in management" and "it takes multiple submissions to get approved". I do not think this is correct. It may be harder to find the time and get approval for a project, but staff RNs cannot be essentially "blocked" from promotion. The dimensions are black and white, yet a subjective system is used to approve or deny proficiencies. It seems so unfair at my hospital. I've seen other nurses get promoted who were friends with board members, while other truly deserving RNs who meet the dimensions and make lasting changed within the hospital are shut out.
Any guidance and other nurses experience with this would be greatly appreciated. I love working with our Vets, but the good old boys club and the oppressive bureaucracy had me ready to bash my face into something. I feel defeated. Thanks all
Hi RN4KU!, I appreciate your effort to throw more light in this complicated and often not clear process. I am new to VA, I was hired as nurse II, kindly help me with you nurse III proficiency sample.
Hello can you pls send me the copy of your proficiency as well. I'm really having difficulty writing that will suit their criteria. Thanks appreciate it.
if possible could you please send this to me as well. My proficiency is due at the end of November. My manager encouraged me to at least write for my nurse III but I have only been at the VA since April, this will be my first proficiency and need some guidance. I have created a list of things to add to my proficiency already and joining as many councils as II can. I will definitely be reviewing the webinars as well. My email is [email protected]. Thank you!
I am currently experiencing this problem, as well. If you're still offering, I would greatly appreciate a peak at your proficiency. I am unable to send a PM because I'm new... Are you able to PM me, though?? Thank you in advance!!
I've been at the VA for three years and have 14-years of Nursing Experience. I completed my BSN last year but was denied my RN II during my past evaluation. I'm preparing my Proficiency Evaluation for another attempt. Would someone who was successful in the process share their Proficiency to help me identify what they're looking for? This is a VERY Frustrating Process. Thank you [email protected]
RN4KU - can I also receive a copy of your III proficiency - I'm turning mine in soon and been at VA 5 yrs MSN 3 yrs. thank you. I just PMd you, I will share anything as well when I get it. :)
HI all. I applied to the VA and had a job offer and now I have to complete the nine dimensions. The position is for the CLC. I have 15 years of nursing experience with BSN. I want to get Nurse 2, and step 11 or 13.. is that possible? I've never worked at the VA. I NEED help...
Please email any samples...your assistance is greatly appreciated. [email protected]
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I am also writing my nurse 3. Could you please share so that I have a better idea?
Thanks