crn16

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1. Correctional Orientation

   crn16 replied to KansasNurseD's topic in Correctional

   Be prepared to get thrown in rather quickly. My orientation was pretty good, but that was because a) my boss wants to change the old system throwing people in and letting them figure it b) Corrections was my first nursing job, so naturally I needed...

2. what area of nursing is 9-5, no w/e and whats the pay like? NY

   crn16 replied to rnintwo's topic in General Nursing

   Working crazy hours, weekends and holidays are basically what you sign up for when you are a nurse. I'm sorry, I realize that is not the answer you were looking for but it is the truth. You need to get what you can take for the first couple of year...

3. Correctional nursing like ER?

   crn16 replied to savnlivzPRN's topic in Correctional

   Medical is different in a county jail because they are coming right in from the streets before they go to state or federal. Many of them receive minimal to no health care on the outside so we have to stablize them. Not only is their health poor, ma...

4. how much do starting RNs earn a year?

   crn16 replied to onlyjesus99's topic in New Jersey

   I saw the listing online and faxed my resume.

5. New Grad in Corrections

   crn16 replied to ibrn2010's topic in Correctional

   Just be 100% honest about it and you should be fine. In fact I have a similar situation. My DL was suspended for a year because I didn't pay a speeding ticket, I told them exactly what happened and they were fine with it. I also got into trouble fo...

6. There is hope!

   crn16 replied to holly123's topic in New Jersey

   Congrats!!! It is so refreshing to hear someone who is actually grateful for a wonderful opportunity. Many of my friends have turned down jobs because they don't like the pay or shift....hello people take what you can get and thank God that you act...

7. New Grad in Corrections

   crn16 replied to ibrn2010's topic in Correctional

   I am a new grad in corrections and love it, but it does pose some problems for the newbie. It is such an autonomous position and no matter how well you did in school new grads don't have the assessment skills and instinct of the seasoned nurse. Som...

8. Lincoln Tech - Edison Campus Feedback Please

   crn16 replied to ryan4814's topic in New Jersey

   Why do you want to do an LPN program first? If you want to be an RN I suggest going right into that.

9. Ever worry about your family's safety?

   crn16 replied to x_coastie's topic in Correctional

   I have never had this happen and if it did I would report it immediately. They will most likely know your last name. Most correctional facilities identify all employees by first initial and last name. I would be more concerned about when they are ...

10. how much do starting RNs earn a year?

    crn16 replied to onlyjesus99's topic in New Jersey

    I am an RN with an AAS.

11. Any new grad jobs?

    crn16 replied to Ashley2011's topic in New Jersey

    Wow Tyler, what a kind-hearted nurse you are.

12. Typical Medications Distributed

    crn16 replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Correctional

    Our top meds are: Trazodone, vistaril, thorazine, remeron, risperdal, seroquel, lisinopril, norvasc, vancomycin and motrin. We only have one LVN, but I think most facilities have more than that. Everyday is different. I feel safe but I think that...

13. how much do starting RNs earn a year?

    crn16 replied to onlyjesus99's topic in New Jersey

    It is a county jail so I am a county employee. The day starts with count, corrections count is longer than a typical hospital count. Every key, syringe, laceration tray, staple remover, scissor, nail clipper, forcep, scalpel, ring cutter and of cou...

14. Any new grad jobs?

    crn16 replied to Ashley2011's topic in New Jersey

    Congrats!!!

15. What do I do??

    crn16 replied to Sadieanne7's topic in New Jersey

    I found the add on the sherriff's department website and sent in a resume. Go to all the county jails websites in your area and check for job openings, same for any state or federal prisons in your area. The interview process is intense. My interv...