VA in southern CA hire a grad whose a veteran....

[Aimmm]

Hi

I'll be moving to ca from ny once I obtain the licensure by endorsement. The ny school I'll be grad from is regionally accredited. I spoke to cal state Fullerton and I'd be able to transfer adn credits to their rn to bsn program because the ny school has regional accreditation. Does anyone know if the VA in long beach or any VA in the vicinity will hire an rn whose adn is not nln accredited but regionally accredited and has opportunity for rn to bsn from ccne accredited school and whose a veteran!! Thanks

[jutjut]

Aimmm! I believe you are right that the higher degree will help, once you have your BSN, the accreditation of your other school shouldn't matter. I have a BSN, and I'm not getting hired either, veterans preferance or no. I am also a military spouse, which is why I'm in CA, but I got my degree in another state, and I don't know anyone here. It seems that new grads with the best chances for a job in CA - went to school and did clinicals in CA (networking) Going to Fullerton may be the perfect opportunity for you to do that. Also, the VA is not the only place to work out here :)

[Aimmm]

Thanks!! Yea I know the VA isn't the only place ( thank goodness right ) I like the school I'm at and it is regionally accredited I guess I'm just wondering if hospitals in ca are sticklers for that nln accred. I'm in ny getting adn here then moving back to ca to work and finish bsn there so I'm really banking on the fact that an rn is an rn whether nln or regional accredited adn...

[jutjut]

Sorry- I know you were probably asking about VA for work During your RN to BSN program, but Idk what to tell you about that except maybe try google maps hospitals near fullerton and apply directly to hospitals you see near enough to the campus. I believe the VA is slightly more strict about credentialing of employees because of their government funding.

[jutjut]

If CA gives you the license, then you are an RN. The employer probably won't take the time to check your school accreditation, they will most likely trust that CA BRN already did that if they approved your license.

[Aimmm]

Great thx for the info!!!

[jojonavy]

It may help calling the congressman, but also you have to read the job posting and see if what type of accreditation the position requires. What sucks is that the VA also can change the job posting to include that info to, so its really difficult to fight with the VA. Just a little dissapointing that Veterans aren't hired more often at the VA. Would make sense that a veteran is caring for a veteran right?

I agree with Jut that it's about networking. It's going to be really difficult for you to find a job as a out of state new grad ADN in the area. Those who did their clinicals locally and have ADNs are having a hard enought time as it is. I highly recommend going for a local government, state or federal job, because your veterans preference status stands out. Also do you have any service connected disabilities? You get an extra 5 points if you have a disability.

[NickiLaughs, ADN, BSN, RN]

I gave wrong information earlier. It took me a while, but I got in touch with the recruiter from long beach. The higher degree is what counts and must have either CCNE or NLNAC accreditation, but it has to be completed before you are considered. I applied a month before my BSN with proper accreditation was complete, and they would not consider me.

[Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN]

The thing about veterans' preference is that it doesn't guarantee you will be hired. It does give your application more weight compared to other applicants with comparable skills and experience--that is, if it comes down to you and another similarly qualified applicant who is not a vet, you will get preference. But if you don't have all the qualifications they are looking for or if the other candidate is far better qualified than you, they don't have to hire you. The same guidelines applies to military spouse hiring preference.