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VA Nurse Levels and Steps
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VA Nurse Levels and Steps

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Gather nurse's personal data and current VA level
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Fill in VA Nurse Level Upgrade Request form
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Submission of VA Nurse Upgrade Request form to HR department
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HR department reviews nurse's current employment record
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Carry out a performance assessment review
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Approval: Performance Assessment
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Prepare and present nurse's professional growth evidence
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Crosscheck nurse's qualifications against the VA standards and requirements for the desired level
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Conduct interviews with nurse's co-workers and supervisors about nurse's professional conduct
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Approval: Co-workers and Supervisors' Feedback
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Discuss the nurse's ambitions for professional development within VA
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Make a decision on nurse's readiness for level upgrade
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Approval: Nurse's Upgrade Readiness
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Inform nurse about the decision
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If approved, commence the necessary administrative process for level upgrade
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Approval: Administrative Process Commencement
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Arrange for nurse's further training, if necessary
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Implement and update nurse's new VA level in employment records
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Inform Human Resources, payroll and the head of the nurse's department about the changes in nurse's status
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Officially recognise and announce the nurse's level upgrade in VA