dekagirlsRN

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  1. Turnover Rate

    I worked in LTC and can definitely understand and appreciate why there is such a high turnover rate. Wondering if there is a high turnover rate in correctional nursing, and if so, why do you think so? Thanks for your input :)
  2. Recently hired to work in a women's prison

    Thank you so much, wyogypsy. I appreciate all the advice and will take heed to it. I strongly believe I will like it, but can't say for sure until I give it a try. I was offered to work full-time or per diem, but I chose per diem so I could test ...
  3. I was recently hired as an RN to work per diem in an all women's prison. I am presently employed at an inpatient residential facility for women addicted to drugs/alcohol. I have no experience working in a correctional facility, but I am familiar wi...
  4. Request for Nursing License

    I should also mention that I live in New Jersey. I just don't want to be searching for something that doesn't even exist! I guess I should call the Board of Nursing today.
  5. Request for Nursing License

    I am an RN and recently went on an interview and knew I was required to show my nursing license. I showed them the one I keep in my wallet, but they told me, no, they need "the large one." My diploma? No, they said, the large license, not your wal...
  6. interview with addictions facility CEO

    What was your response to her??
  7. Got into LPN and RN What Should I Do?

    No brainer--RN program!!!! :)
  8. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    That would be most appreciated. Thanks!! (And some people thought there was no hope!)
  9. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    Best of luck to you on the Boards! :)
  10. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    OMG!! Is that a new title, "lay nurse"?????????? Give me a break!!! You are not a nurse! I'm not even going to justify the last part of that quote with a response
  11. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    Wrong! She's an Aide! If you want to be called a nurse, go back to school and earn that title.
  12. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    Okay, really???? CNA stands for Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Nurse's Aide (or something to that variation). ASSISTANT/AIDE!!! NOT NURSE!!! Nurses went to school for YEARS to earn that title!! Just my
  13. Contract Issue

    I'm not sure I understand where you're at in the contract--have you completed the orientation? I feel for you because I was in a similar situation not too long ago. I signed a contract to work in the OR, orientation was 1 year with a promise to wor...
  14. RN interested in job in detox

    So, Tom, do you think working on a med/surg floor is a better direction towards a detox unit, than what I'm doing now? Thanks for your input.
  15. RN interested in job in detox

    Thanks for the great responses. Tom, I guess I should have been a little more clearer where I am working right now. True, I have LTC experience, but that's not my present job. Right now I am working at a long-term residential treatment facility fo...