skifall

skifall has 22 years experience and specializes in psych, ICN.

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1. How's the job market for experienced nurses in Seattle?

   skifall replied to BonnieSc's topic in Washington

   If you're willing to look outside the box may I suggest correctional nursing in Washington state. We have Prisons sprinkled thoughout the state usually in lower cost of living areas. We mostly hire nurses with experience and aren't concerned with ...

2. What is it like to be a nurse in a prison?

   skifall replied to MMurse's topic in Correctional

   thanks for the heads up re: tbrd.. although, tbrd carries a fantastic gift for writing. Oh the books I could write if I possessed it.

3. What is it like to be a nurse in a prison?

   skifall replied to MMurse's topic in Correctional

   Wow tdrd450 very well written. I would go onto writing books if I had your skill. While I agree in some respects with the "slippery slope" I find there are safety nets along the way which include working in teams. Don't strive to be perfect as som...

4. What is it like to be a nurse in a prison?

   skifall replied to MMurse's topic in Correctional

   Thankfully I haven't had to defend myself at my work place. I hope I never do. But I like the rule which supports defending myself if need be. Honestly patients in the hospital are much more out of control than in prison. I'm comparing our hugely...

5. What is it like to be a nurse in a prison?

   skifall replied to MMurse's topic in Correctional

   I've been a correctional nurse for the past 9 years after working in a major trauma hospital. My job includes working with offenders in lock down as well as offenders who live in large groups and walk around freely. I intend to stay in correction...