I am an RN, at an acute care hospital within the VA. It’s all about the location..some have great staffing others have none. The patient population is very unique and can seem entitled if you’re not used to dealing with veterans (I’m a veteran) so you will see things done there that will never happen in the private sector. You will be well compensated as a staff RN as far as pay, benefits, PTO (5w) and sick time (2w). Weekend shift diff is 25% and nights is 10% weekend nights is 35%. Retirement pension available after 5 years and you can keep your insurance plan into retirement.
Hi! Im currently working in Micronesia as a public health nurse and I wonder how many percentage do I get a chance to be hired if I apply online? Or do I even have a chance get hirev 😢
@@kateprem I'd say tailor your resume to fit the qualifications and apply! Of course be truthful but stand out with keywords used in the job posting you want and use those in your resume!
My husband has had his care through the VA for almost 30 years and has never had a single complaint. He recently had heart surgery and was treated fantastically and they did a spectacular job with the procedure and after care.
There is only a clinic about 20 minutes away. It’s in a poverty filled ghetto city but it’s a brand new building and I’m considering applying. The hours, pay, benefits might be worth it. Plus I think I’d be able to transfer to a remote job event which is my goal!
I’m a 100% disabled veteran and I wanted to see if I could help my wife get a job at a VA clinic. She’s been an RN in labor delivery for 5yrs. Any tips? We are in CA. She currently works for Kaiser
@ in high school (90s) I volunteered there often. Imagine the worst managed nursing home on earth. That would be an improvement compared to how things were there. I have military service in my family dating back every generation since the Revolution. It was very hard to see
@@roselinededua Very cool! That's a nice area and not too far from me. Downtown Duluth is pretty cool! If you can, try to find a place to live close to where you'll be working. Traffic around Atlanta can be horrible!
@@roselinededua I had a bit of difficulty transferring my nursing license, but I was coming from another state. I'm not sure what all it would entail coming from a different country for Georgia specifically. Here's a video I did on my own experience. th-cam.com/video/VN-H2EchC-Y/w-d-xo.html Here's another one that may be helpful. th-cam.com/video/OQbPugvoO-I/w-d-xo.html Hopefully one of those will be helpful for you. Best of luck to you, would love to hear how it goes, please feel free to reach out if I can help in anyway!
I am an RN, at an acute care hospital within the VA. It’s all about the location..some have great staffing others have none. The patient population is very unique and can seem entitled if you’re not used to dealing with veterans (I’m a veteran) so you will see things done there that will never happen in the private sector. You will be well compensated as a staff RN as far as pay, benefits, PTO (5w) and sick time (2w). Weekend shift diff is 25% and nights is 10% weekend nights is 35%. Retirement pension available after 5 years and you can keep your insurance plan into retirement.
Today, literally a few hours ago, i was offered a job at the VA hospital near me. I can't wait to start.
Very nice! Best of luck!
Hi! Im currently working in Micronesia as a public health nurse and I wonder how many percentage do I get a chance to be hired if I apply online? Or do I even have a chance get hirev 😢
@@kateprem I'd say tailor your resume to fit the qualifications and apply! Of course be truthful but stand out with keywords used in the job posting you want and use those in your resume!
I would love to eventually work for the VA after a few years at bedside thank you 🙏
My husband has had his care through the VA for almost 30 years and has never had a single complaint. He recently had heart surgery and was treated fantastically and they did a spectacular job with the procedure and after care.
That is awesome, glad to hear that!
great video, I might do that, I am a veteran, and we are a brotherhood.
Edited: Now I get what meaning of the VA is😊 An an international nurse this is new to me
Haha yes, a lot of people probably don't what it stands for!
This answered a lot of questions I had thank you
There is only a clinic about 20 minutes away. It’s in a poverty filled ghetto city but it’s a brand new building and I’m considering applying. The hours, pay, benefits might be worth it. Plus I think I’d be able to transfer to a remote job event which is my goal!
I’m a 100% disabled veteran and I wanted to see if I could help my wife get a job at a VA clinic. She’s been an RN in labor delivery for 5yrs. Any tips? We are in CA. She currently works for Kaiser
The VA near me used to be disgusting. But now it’s vastly improved.
Love hearing this!
@ in high school (90s) I volunteered there often. Imagine the worst managed nursing home on earth. That would be an improvement compared to how things were there. I have military service in my family dating back every generation since the Revolution. It was very hard to see
Its much better than being a disabled veteran.
Is the pay comparable to the private sector?
When you say private what job do you mean?
Acute care Nursing
Hi Katherine, I'm about to apply for endorsement for GA as an RN, any pointers? I'm currently abroad.
Oh, very nice! Where are you currently? Do you know where you want to work?
@@Katherine_Ann I’m In Finland(Europe), I got a job in Duluth, Georgia.
@@roselinededua Very cool! That's a nice area and not too far from me. Downtown Duluth is pretty cool! If you can, try to find a place to live close to where you'll be working. Traffic around Atlanta can be horrible!
@@Katherine_Ann excellent! Thank you. Is it easy to get endorsed with GA. Do you have a video about it? It’ll be really helpful
@@roselinededua I had a bit of difficulty transferring my nursing license, but I was coming from another state. I'm not sure what all it would entail coming from a different country for Georgia specifically. Here's a video I did on my own experience. th-cam.com/video/VN-H2EchC-Y/w-d-xo.html
Here's another one that may be helpful. th-cam.com/video/OQbPugvoO-I/w-d-xo.html
Hopefully one of those will be helpful for you. Best of luck to you, would love to hear how it goes, please feel free to reach out if I can help in anyway!
Is there a Nurse Level 2?
Uh, you’ve never worked for the VA but you can tell us all about it…?🤔🤔
It's all information that's freely available online put into a more entertaining format for you to enjoy :)
@@Katherine_Ann No worries. Great video! Just was under the impression you had first hand knowledge.
I want to but VA might re evaluate my claim considering the nature of the job
EXACTLY MY CASE
Then you probably don't actually deserve what you're getting.