Wow – I just saw a position announcement for an in house position that I and many others would love to have……  However, wait before you spend hours updating that resume and submit your paperwork to be considered.   Wow, sources close to the top tell US that “they” already have someone in mind;   AND guess what?  That information has proven to be correct on every occasion, especially for the Monday through Friday higher paid positions, high profile positions.

As an employee of the Federal Government, one would think that the Agency would stride to get the “best and brightest” and would objectively and honestly consider all applicants for the position. However, the Merit Principles which governs all Federal Agencies no matter what Authority the employee is hired under, including Title 38, seems to be gone astray within the current Nursing Administration.

Wow, if we start looking for individuals who have a proven track record as opposed to making loyalty to each other as the only criteria of importance then, maybe just maybe, we can move an inch toward improving the working conditions for Nursing and a real willingness to assess and address some concerns.

WOW, these are just the ramblings of a very old nurse. The opinions stated here are just my views from askew!