dsczephyr

dsczephyr has 6 years experience and specializes in ED, Forensic, Long-term care.

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1. Does full time forensic nursing exist?

   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 ...

2. New Grad thinking to start career in the ER

   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 ...

3. New Nurse Grad with no prospects of work

   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...

4. New Nurse Grad with no prospects of work

   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...

5. ADNs and forensic nursing.

   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...

6. Program questions

   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...

7. Program questions

   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....

8. SANEs: How many of you DID NOT start in the ER

   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...

9. student nurses pay

   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...

10. Advice Please? Moving To New London, CT - hospitals? cost of living? &c?

    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...

11. Job differences, online courses and more fun!

    dsczephyr replied to KMS4's topic in Forensic

    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...

12. Job differences, online courses and more fun!

    dsczephyr replied to KMS4's topic in Forensic

    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...

13. LPN can't get IAFN Certified? Or can we?

    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 ...

14. Forensic Nurse wannabe!!

    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...

15. Hello

    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 ...