How to Get a Nursing Job at a VA Hospital
Many nurses want to work at a Veterans Administration (VA) hospital. Helping veterans and obtaining benefits provided to government employees are a few of the common reasons that nurses desire to work at VA hospitals. Therefore, being hired by a VA hospital is quite competitive and requires effort and strategic planning.
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How to Get a Nursing Job at a VA Hospital
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Work at a VA hospital as a CNA (certified nursing assistant) while in nursing school, if possible. If this is not possible, try to work at the VA hospital as a nurse extern during nursing school. Both of these options will enable a nursing student to make valuable connections to recruiters in the human resources department, as well as to make a positive impression with the director of nursing.
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Volunteer at the VA hospital. This is beneficial because the nurse will have an opportunity to make valuable connections at the hospital and to become acquainted with various departments.
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Obtain board certifications for your nursing specialty to improve your application. Additionally, pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing to make yourself a more favorable applicant.
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Apply for a position at a VA hospital and follow up on your application. If you are not selected for a position initially, continue to reapply.
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Apply for a position with the VA Travel Nurse Corps. Positions with the Corps involve traveling around the country and working at understaffed VA hospitals.
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