Got a conditional job offer! Thank you!!!

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Specializes in Psych, substance abuse, MR-DD.

I just wanted to say thank you for everyone for giving me the information I needed to help me at my interviews. I got a call this morning to say that I have been selected for a position and I received my conditional offer. (conditional that I pass my physical and drug test.)

I am still not 100% positive that I will accept the offer, because it will mean a pay decrease, as well as working evenings and weekends which I don't do now, but I do really want to work in corrections, so I think it will be worth it. I am so excited!

:lol2:Thank you thank you thank you:yeah:

Most likely I'll be around gathering info and sharing mine with you for awhile:)

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wow congrats

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it's not all about pay when working for the government (corrections), the benefits are usually very nice compared to the private sector.

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Specializes in PeriOp, ICU, PICU, NICU.

I loved corrections. Never a dull moment. Good luck!

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Congratulations on getting a job offer.

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Specializes in Psych, substance abuse, MR-DD.

Thank you spongebob, itsthe dude, jessyRN, and caliotter!

You are right itstheman, the actual $ sum isn't everything. I think that I will fit nicely with the job and the other nurses and supervisors that work there. And the benefits are definitely fantastic.

I think I am going to take it! Assuming that I pass the physical fitness test :eek:

Physical exam and drug test no problem, but I'm not sure how intense the fitness test will be. I think I'll do just fine though.

Thank you all again:p

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Specializes in everything and still trying new things.

That's great :D, will you be starting the HR orientation this Friday?? If so, I will be there as well!!

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Specializes in Psych, substance abuse, MR-DD.

Rocki718- I am actually not scheduled to start until the March 26th HR orientation. But they have not called me back for my "second interview" that I requested to get a better feel for the position, so I guess I should call HR and tell them they need to bump back my start date now...

Are you going to work in corrections too?! Congrats to you:up:

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Specializes in everything and still trying new things.

Yes, I will be working per-diem in New Haven. I will let you know how it goes ;)

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Specializes in Psych, substance abuse, MR-DD.

That is great rocki718. definitely let me know how it goes! I applied for the per diem too and interviewed at 3 different facilities, but they offered me a FT instead.

Congrats again!

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I got info for a corrections position one time. In it they described the physical fitness test and even gave examples of conditioning exercises to prepare for it. I seem to remember situps and pushups and something about lifting a heavy object and carrying it X number of feet to simulate getting a hurt person to safety. I would look for such a description on the website or ask.

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Specializes in Psych, substance abuse, MR-DD.

Thanks caliotter, yes they did make me lift 50lbs and carry it across the room and back. As well as lift it onto a table and put it back on the floor. It wasn't bad at all!!!

Although it did take me like, 6 tries to pass the breathing test!

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