jjacobsrn

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1. Pending job loss, 975 hours cap

   jjacobsrn replied to sunnig's topic in Correctional

   Maxim staffing works with most prisons in north and central CA. Hope that helps.

2. Scrubs for Prison

   jjacobsrn replied to evelynkarirn's topic in Correctional

   We arent allowed to wear ANY color Blue or any complete set of: Orange, yellow, red, black, grey, white. It limits alot. However, you can wear a printed top with any bottoms (except blue of any kind). I wear regular tops (peasant kind comes up hi...

3. Need interview with corrections nurse for class project!

   jjacobsrn replied to Erikaaaa's topic in Correctional

   Very good response. I too do Triage at a prison and you summed up my job for me. LOL Sounds like you do a good job.

4. Department of Corrections Nurse

   jjacobsrn replied to MdjRN2011's topic in Correctional

   I work in Corrections (CA) and believe new grads should not jump into Corrections. Once you get here, it is hard to leave. Your skills become limited and paperwork is a focus. I do enjoy parts of my job, but wish I had done more acute care. (I ha...

5. Med errors--

   jjacobsrn replied to 2003rn's topic in Correctional

   We have handwritten MARs which get transcribed every week... this makes our med errors triple what they should be. I wish they were keed in by pharmacist (like on the outside) and then followed by nursing. The meds should be packed/pulled but not r...

6. CA CDC - How long til you got interview?

   jjacobsrn replied to jjacobsrn's topic in Correctional

   I answered the last couple posts in the interview questions thread. Hope it was helpful. So, update.... I was tentatively offered the job yesterday. As you can see... it took A LONG TIME! But I was patient and they updated me every few weeks. ...

7. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

   jjacobsrn replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

   I had an interview and remember being asked: What would teaching be for a new BP med? What to do if inmate was banging his head against the wall? What if an inmate gave you a letter to mail on the outside? and treatment for a chest Stab Wound. N...

8. CA CDC - How long til you got interview?

   jjacobsrn replied to jjacobsrn's topic in Correctional

   I got a letter to that effect from Salinas, but then got interview at SanLuis Obispo. They did not indicate the hiring freeze was for all prisons... hope not. But I have a job currently, so I can be patient. :)

9. CA CDC - How long til you got interview?

   jjacobsrn replied to jjacobsrn's topic in Correctional

   So it took a month from time I answered the inquiry til they called for interview, but when they did... it was 3-4 days ahead. Good thing I had coworkers that could easily swap shifts with me. :) They said that I would hear about 3 weeks after int...

10. Ca corrections. Need help !

    jjacobsrn replied to mr.hustle's topic in Correctional

    Got my interview letter today.... will let you know how it goes.

11. Ca corrections. Need help !

    jjacobsrn replied to mr.hustle's topic in Correctional

    I am in a similar situation. I was ranked 2/80, scored a 95% on the "exam", got my request.... sent in the application and copies of license and certs.... have been waiting 3 weeks. It seems like forever. I was told the due date was 5/10 and the n...

12. How would you react to being taken hostage?"

    jjacobsrn replied to CN Student's topic in Correctional

    When I began looking into Corrections Nursing, I must admit my naivity -- hadn't even thought of riots and hostage incidents. One of my friends told me about the "we won't negotiate for hostages" standard ... I must say I had to seriously think abou...

13. CA CDC - How long til you got interview?

    jjacobsrn replied to jjacobsrn's topic in Correctional

    Thanks. Wow. It has already been a couple weeks since I sent back all my stuff. I will have to be patient. I am ranked 2/80... so I think I must have a good shot. Thanks again.

14. Nurses Misbehaving While Caring For Inmates

    jjacobsrn replied to nursejudy15209's topic in Correctional

    I would be proud to work with any of the nurses that have responded in this forum. I believe that the "Universal Precautions" approach is honest and appropriate. Universal precautions dictates that you treat all body fluids as if they would be infe...

15. interview at SLO (CA) men's colony prison... need ADVICE

    jjacobsrn replied to mt_nurse's topic in Correctional

    Hi there. I know this post was as while ago... but was curious how it turned out. Did you interview? How was it? Did you get hired? How long from the time you got a letter about your interest til you got the interview? How are you liking the j...