VA Hospitals

I have heard mixed reviews on working for the VA. I get the feeling it depends on each particular facility, so I am wondering if I can get some input from RN's who DO like the VA they work in...
I like working for them. I'm a vet myself so I can relate to many of these guys. We have a pretty good patient-staff ratio in the ER there, and I feel we get along fairly well. Sometimes the politics can get to you, but the benefits are awesome and the pay is good too.

Quote from twinmommy+2I like working for them. I'm a vet myself so I can relate to many of these guys. We have a pretty good patient-staff ratio in the ER there, and I feel we get along fairly well. Sometimes the politics can get to you, but the benefits are awesome and the pay is good too.

I have worked at VAs in two different cities and it can definitely depend on the specific one. One I didnt like much and the other I love now! They all have their ups and downs though, there are definite draw backs to working for the government but the benefits are amazing and it truly is a joy working with the vets.