dsczephyr replied to blackmamba123's topic in Forensic
The short answer is yes. But the following will give an idea of descriptions and qualifications, and you may need to be able to relocate in order to get the kind of position you want: Job title:Forensic Nurse/Physician Assistant Investigator II Job ...
dsczephyr replied to georgehb's topic in Emergency
"Wow" was my reaction to this one. The ER I work in, and the others I have worked in, people care about their patients. They are also aware that often, the most important thing to a patient, pain management aside, is how long they have to wait. It's ...
dsczephyr replied to nurse2009's topic in Connecticut
Just an additional thought; try checking out the CT job fairs. The link is: http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/jobfairs/default.htm. The one in Groton on May 14th at the Groton Inn & Suites has at least one or two representative agencies looking for...
dsczephyr replied to nurse2009's topic in Connecticut
Try checking out state job opportunities. The link is: http://www.das.state.ct.us/exam/bl_jobs_list.asp?F_Type_List=Jobs Suggestions of where to look would be Dept of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), University of CT Health Center, Conn...
dsczephyr replied to Lachrymologist's topic in Forensic
Hi Lachrymologist, One other thought comes to mind when I read your post. Once you get your RN, and assuming you are still interested in forensic nursing (SANE and otherwise) and you are doing your interviews at hospitals, find out what they know of...
dsczephyr replied to nursern07's topic in Forensic
You're very welcome! I graduated from Quinnipiac University, the one that just put their program on hold. But I believe Fitchburg State, in a neighboring state, has a good program. The International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) have chapt...
dsczephyr replied to nursern07's topic in Forensic
Hi nursern07 Have you checked out other forensic nursing websites? This forum has a lot of great information, but there are also other websites specific to forensic nursing. There is the International Association of Forensic Nurses at: http://www....
dsczephyr replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in Forensic
Hello wsuchic1, As SirI noted, the main portal for victims of sexual assault who are seeking medical care and evidence collection is the ED. It is the natural and logical place to go if you are an assault victim looking for assistance. I do believe...
dsczephyr replied to achapman's topic in Connecticut
I have been an RN for nearly five years. I've worked nights in the ED for going on three years. I am also scheduled to finish my MSN this May. I make a bit under $30 an hour, straight pay, and frankly have no idea where people get the idea that yo...
dsczephyr replied to jetson's topic in Connecticut
I've commuted and worked in two teaching hospitals and three community hospitals, including two mentioned by GrumpyRN63, and the third being a different magnet hospital. I currently work one at one of those places (not the magnet hospital) and the e...
Hey KMS4 - you can certainly do a Master's in Forensic Science. But it would be more school on top of doing nursing school. Which, by the way, is inherently stressful. No one in my class enjoyed nursing school, at least, not that I know of. It wa...
Hi KMS4, I always enjoy SIRI's answers. Always thoughtful, knowledgeable, and thorough. usually I just read, but don't reply. This time I thought I might could add a couple of cents. Four years ago I was exactly where you are now. A nursing stude...
dsczephyr replied to dysmnesia1's topic in Forensic
I can well understand your frustration. It's how I felt the whole time I was in nursing school, which I went into knowing I wanted to be a forensic nurse. Since becoming an RN I have worked with some awesome LPNs. And it is often hard to tell the ...
dsczephyr replied to lousue369's topic in Forensic
Susan, The nurses who directed you to go to the ER to do forensic nursing are correct in saying that this is the place to go to really get hands on. However, in reading your replies I perceive That you are not quite comfortable in going straight int...
dsczephyr replied to beachluvr's topic in Forensic
Hi Melody - I checked with a friend who's on the Board of Directors for IAFN. She believes that the New Jersey chapter might be closest to you. There's none in your immediate area (at the moment) and we think New Jersey might be closer to you than ...