[unique7]

Originally Posted by kixboxx

I WORK AT SAN QUENTIN I USUALLY STICK TO GREEN, BROWN,GREY SCRUBS USUALLY FROM AVIATOR SCRUBS PLENTY OF POCKETS AND COLOR SAFE WITH INSTITUTIONAL GUIDLINES ,WHAT BLOCK OR CLINIC ARE U ON

How can i apply?????????

[unique7]

when and How can i apply for a job at a correction facility??????

It seems to hard to get in!!! but i might be wrong, maybe im not searching right, any advice?

thanks.

[caballoazul78]

Originally Posted by kixboxx

I WORK AT SAN QUENTIN I USUALLY STICK TO GREEN, BROWN,GREY SCRUBS USUALLY FROM AVIATOR SCRUBS PLENTY OF POCKETS AND COLOR SAFE WITH INSTITUTIONAL GUIDLINES ,WHAT BLOCK OR CLINIC ARE U ON

I'm considering a job as an RN at San quentin... can you tell how is it like? what's a block and what's the difference with a clinic? any inside info will be greatly appreciated!

[kixboxx]

Originally Posted by caballoazul78

I'm considering a job as an RN at San quentin... can you tell how is it like? what's a block and what's the difference with a clinic? any inside info will be greatly appreciated!

rn s are treated very well usually by inmates and custody staff if u know ur stuff we just opened a new tta triage and the pay is very competetive with retirement and all. but its not for everyone u have to treat inmates just as u would patients from any other place respect is very important .a block is housing or tiers a clinic is just that we love to have u and u would get trainng to assist u im all for our profession rn or lvn

[kixboxx]

Originally Posted by unique7

when and How can i apply for a job at a correction facility??????

It seems to hard to get in!!! but i might be wrong, maybe im not searching right, any advice?

thanks.

u can apply online if ur a lvn or rn they will contact based on a score of questions ,to set up interview usually pretty fast then check ur background and references they will call or write if they have any questions then if u get the job they will obtain fingerprints it goes pretty quick not like years ago when u were called mta s u ahd to go through peace officer training not any more good luck

[caballoazul78]

how is a shift like? 12 hours-8 hours? we get an assignment?.. or we can see anyone? how scary is to be with these inmates in a MAX security facility? let me know as much as you can write, Im getting pretty curious about it!

[ohmygoditsheragain]

Originally Posted by caballoazul78

how is a shift like? 12 hours-8 hours? we get an assignment?.. or we can see anyone? how scary is to be with these inmates in a MAX security facility? let me know as much as you can write, Im getting pretty curious about it!

Just go to the website for the california department of corrections and rehabilitation. It will answer all your questions. It's union, so you must POST for a job, and it's not really scary, you have correctional officers who share the responsibility of safety with you. They are the ones you must count on, and they on you. You must always be aware, and on your toes. Too friendly is not good, and you must keep a certain distance at all times, emotionally, physically, and everything else...hahaha....kind of the opposite of what we learned in nursing... you must always just be alert and aware of the sights and sounds around you, and to help keep the environment stable, so safety will not BECOME an issue you have to deal with. Proactive stance is best. This is not a job for the faint of heart or the nonconfrontational. If you can BUCK UP, COWBOY and RIDE THAT BULL, you can be one of us! We're a close crew and rely on each other for safety and security, as well as the san quentin way of doing things. I have the utmost respect for the nurses, supervisors, and correctional officers here at the prison. They are a group who is to be admired for their caring, concern, attitude and inner strength. They have to balance everything else as well as nursing. Good luck to you, join us, we'd love to have someone on board with the same virtues and caring.

[bleugirlrn]

Hi to all you San Quentin nurses!

I am wondering if you have safety Iv's/Catheters there? I had an interview last week at San Quentin and forgot to ask them about this. The hospitals require it and I'm hoping San Quentin supplies them (if I'm lucky enough to be offered the position!). If not, do you all feel comfortable without them?

Thanks!
Liz