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No. 10
from gwafuh_rn
Old Jan 19, 2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Aden View Post
There is a good chance. First thing apply and then they have you come in and take a very basic medication test and then do an interview right after that.
If you know basic nursing, can calculate basic meds and have common sense and are fluent in English your chances are above average. If you have any life experience with helping others and problem solving, then stress that. Review your Psych Nursing, drug and alcohol detox as well as google "corrections nursing". Relax, visualize yourself. Expect the Unexpected.
Whats the website so me and my friend will try to apply.
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No. 11
from Aden
Old Jan 19, 2009, 02:52 PM

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To apply to The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept Medical Staff:
1. go to www.lasd.org
2. click on Job Opportunities (5th choice down on the left)
3. click on Continue to Medical Staff page (3rd choice down)
4. Read the directions and then make the call

It is one of the largest jails in the world. There are great County benefits and you will not experience the hospital burnout that comes around year 3-5 for new nurses. You will find a whole different world of nursing that most nurses have never experienced before. Great benefits. Friendly staff. Most of all, the inmates really appreciate the medical/nursing care. Good luck in your search.

Aden
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No. 12
Old Feb 14, 2009, 04:03 AM

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Hi there,

RN here with 20 years ER experience I did a travel assignment at county , had a great experience - now looking to go on staff there but they currently have a job freeze (which wont last long) . I was wondering about the med test for nursing , I heard its basic , but when i took a look at the practice test it was alots of grains etc (haven't done that in years - also gtts - never use it ) Do you know the link to the practice test as I lost it. Many Thanks
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No. 13
from lpn2icu
Old Feb 14, 2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by englishnewyork View Post
Hi there,

RN here with 20 years ER experience I did a travel assignment at county , had a great experience - now looking to go on staff there but they currently have a job freeze (which wont last long) . I was wondering about the med test for nursing , I heard its basic , but when i took a look at the practice test it was alots of grains etc (haven't done that in years - also gtts - never use it ) Do you know the link to the practice test as I lost it. Many Thanks
Just type Los Angeles County Medical Center and let Google search it for you.
Once you get into their web site. If you look carefully, You should see the practice test. I saw it a few days ago. Yeah...a lot of grains and gtts.
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No. 14
Old Feb 14, 2009, 11:30 AM

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tried that can't seem to find it .
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No. 15
from lpn2icu
Old Feb 14, 2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by englishnewyork View Post
tried that can't seem to find it .
I saw it and I downloaded it from their website. I even saved a copy in my computer.
I will see what I can do for you. Stay tune!
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No. 16
from lpn2icu
Old Feb 14, 2009, 01:26 PM

Default Re: Working for the County of Los Angeles-Advice
Originally Posted by englishnewyork View Post
tried that can't seem to find it .
Here you go...
Type "los angeles county medical center" in Google and let it search it for you.
You should see "County of Los Angeles-Department of Health Services."
Right on the top of their website. You should see "Employment." Click it!
After you click it, you should see "Nursing recruitment" ....(on your left hand side)
Now, you have to open up "Nursing Recruitment" by clicking it.
Also on you left hand side after you open up "Nursing Recruitment," You should see the following: "Medication Calculation Exam (MCE) Study Guide."
Once you open up the MCE, you can save a copy in the hard-drive of your computer. It is up to you if you don't want to save it. You can also print it out.
Hopefully, we will be working side by side in the future! Good luck!
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No. 17
Old Feb 15, 2009, 12:14 AM

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Ah your an angel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been looking for this for weeks ! Thank you so much , now have to study it to pass it , once the job freeze is over !
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No. 18
from lpn2icu
Old Feb 15, 2009, 07:43 PM

Default Re: Working for the County of Los Angeles-Advice
Originally Posted by englishnewyork View Post
Ah your an angel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been looking for this for weeks ! Thank you so much , now have to study it to pass it , once the job freeze is over !
Most facilities do not hire the agency nurses/travel nurses inasmuch as it is a part of the agreement/contract between the agency and the facility/medical center. Good luck!
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No. 19
Old Feb 16, 2009, 02:17 AM

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oh i worked there for 4 months as a travel nurse, they do not hire regular registry at the moment they are on a complete freeze for re signing people and for regular staff hire until the LAC budget is fixed....this happens every year
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