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Specializes in ICU.

Hi everyone, I wanted to know if anyone has any input for me. Here is my story in a nut shell. I served in the USN for 8 years as a Hospital Corpsman. I got out with an honerable discharge. I went to nursing school and have been an RN in a private hospital for the last 12 years. I would like to get back to my vets so I have recently applied to the VA hospital. I applied back in June and was called in August for an interview. A week later I heard from the HR department (atleast I am assuming it was HR). They called me to ask for more references. It has been three weeks and I have not heard back from them yet. I did apply using my 5 points vet preference. I am starting to get nervous thinking I didn't get the job and I really want it. Does anyone have any input for me about this? Thanks so much!

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Be patient. The process with any government agency is very sloooow. You could try calling HR for an update, though. Good luck!

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

The government is sllllloooowww! Don't sweat it. Sounds like things are moving forward.

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Specializes in ICU.

Thanks guys! I appreciate the support. Does anyone think it is strange that they called three of my references but not the others?

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No. Maybe they only need to call three. Read back in the VA Hiring Process thread and you will see that the VA can take a long time to hire. And all VAs handle things differently. Good luck.

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Specializes in ICU.

Okay, I will look back. Thanks so much!

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Specializes in ICU.

Well I got the call and the job! Thanks so much everyone. It really is a hurry up and wait situation!

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