miatagirl707 replied to tsipareht's topic in Correctional
I don't work much OT, I get about 30min to 45 every day just waiting to be relieved and giving report. I am in AF reserve and have 13yrs in,it something that fulfills me and I believe in and being a state employee continues to make it make sense. ...
miatagirl707 replied to tsipareht's topic in Correctional
Hi I am a Reservist and work for CA Dept of Corrections. As a state employee you get 30 military days per year (for when you are on orders), for drill you get the time off but need to use holiday credit, personal holidays, vacation, or you can take ...
miatagirl707 replied to nursefitz23's topic in Government
I hope you can find the right recruiter for the Army, but if not or while you are waiting go talk to the Air Force. We are all serving the same country, USA!
I work in corrections and have always had it not used it yet but as another poster said for $100/yr it's nice to have and I use it as a work tax deduction.
miatagirl707 replied to carolmaccas66's topic in Correctional
To carolmaccas66 I do feel safe, I try very hard to always be aware of each situation and if and when it may escalate. I think that is something you need to always be thinking with prison nursing, especially in a male prison. The females are not qui...
miatagirl707 replied to carolmaccas66's topic in Correctional
I work at a women's prison in CA. I really love my job, sometimes the girls **** me off, but I am still in control so I can tell them how it is. But its great when you really help the ones who need it, and get just a simple "Thank You" you really c...
miatagirl707 replied to mixyplixy's topic in Correctional
CSUF student nurse, I have 6 months RN experience as registry at Coalinga State Hosp, Dept of mental health, and I just had an interview w/Central Ca Women's Facility in Chowchilla, and seem to be eligible for the job. Some prisons like Valley State ...
miatagirl707 replied to mixyplixy's topic in Correctional
WhoMeaNurse, I work at Coalinga State Hosp, as registry now, Dept of Mental Health and I know Corrections RNs make about 500-1000 more base pay than DMH, plus including drop w/furloughs too.
miatagirl707 replied to freeflowchi's topic in New Nurse
I am 24 and graduated w/my Bachelor's in Dec 2008, took me till Oct 2009 to secure a job, had total of 3 interviews over the 9 month period w/100's of applications. I don't think it has to do with age, I am working 80miles from where I live because t...
miatagirl707 replied to chazman1040's topic in Psychiatric
I work currently at Coalinga, but I am registry, not a state employee. All registry RN's work 12hr shifts, and most state RN's I have seen a few w/different schedules. State employees especially psych techs get mandated a lot, but they work 8hr shift...