Walk with me in the VA process

I wanted to use this thread to help others who have questions regarding the VA application process. I have not completed the entire process but here's my timeline to date:

Background: RN (MSN-BSN)with 11 years experience (mainly ICU). location: Virginia

May 2016-submitted application

mid June 2016-interview

late June 2016-tentative offer of employment

first week July 2016-email with VETPRO instructions. Due within 48 hours of receipt.

" " "-phone call from HR rep to make an appt to go through physical, fingerprinting, drug screen

second week July 2016: above appt took approx 5 hours **bring a book!!! If seriously considering a position at the VA, make sure you have immediate access to your soc security card and/or passport or other form of acceptable ID in addition to state DL.**

That's it for now...will update as the situation changes.