cchezem15

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1. Family Practice

   cchezem15 replied to cchezem15's topic in Ambulatory

   Thanks T-Bird78 :)

2. Family Practice

   cchezem15 posted a topic in Ambulatory

   Hi! I am starting my new position on Thursday as an LVN in a busy family practice. Up until this point, I have been working corrections for a little over a year. It is definitely going to be a change of scenery. I am really nervous though because I ...

3. Anyone work for Correctional Healthcare Company?

   cchezem15 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Correctional

   I currently work for this company. They are a decent company with a pretty good salary. Just keep in mind this company tries to provide healthcare on a dime and it can be frustrating at times. Overall, I enjoy it. I have a great HSA and a great team ...

4. Feeling burnt out & lost...

   cchezem15 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   So, I have been working at my first nursing job for about 10 months. I loved the job at first, but now I find myself HATING work. (BTW I work at a county jail) I feel like I am in constant fear of doing something wrong because I am so overwhelmed at ...

5. Basic Jail Nurse Questions

   cchezem15 replied to OfficerRNBSN's topic in Correctional

   Are you coming to work in our infirmary?!? Haha :) We are undergoing a transition to privatization (we were controlled by the county, now we are run by CHC).

6. Judged because you are a Correctional Nurse

   cchezem15 posted a topic in Correctional

   Hey Everyone - I have been working at a county jail as an LVN for about 8 months now (it was my first job out of nursing school). So far I really love the environment and most of the people I work with. The only downfall is that I work every single ...

7. Correctional Nursing as a New Grad

   cchezem15 replied to Chibi-chan's topic in Correctional

   I got my first job at my county jail. I love it. Yeah its stressful most days, but I am gaining so much experience as a LVN its ridiculous. I deal with so many different aspects of nursing. You have to keep a mindset that most people are lying and re...

8. New to corrections nursing what to expect

   cchezem15 replied to smpnurse's topic in Correctional

   Hi! Correctional nursing in my opinion is great! This was my first job out of nursing school and I feel like I have already learned so much. Our MD is not there 24/7 so you have to learn to use your critical thinking skills A LOT! I like the autonom...

9. Advice Needed for New Corrections Nurse!

   cchezem15 replied to WhirlyGirl's topic in Correctional

   delilas definitely knows what she is talking about! I agree with you 100%. I did not know about the albuterol inhalers! We give those out KOP at my jail. Hmmm.

10. What is your current LPN salary

    cchezem15 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN/LVN

    Conroe, TX ~41,000 a year (about 19.50 an hour) free health insurance, awesome retirement benefits. It helps that I work for the state :)

11. Correctional Nursing Pros/Con and Environment

    cchezem15 replied to nick7331's topic in Correctional

    I can tell you my opinion from the LVN point of view - Pros - - a lot of skills that you do not get to use in a nursing home (at least at the homes in my area) you get to use here (EKG, IV starts, triage situations) - There is a wide variety of nu...

12. Are there any LPN's not going for RN?

    cchezem15 replied to HippyDippyLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

    I just graduated in May with my VN certificate and everyone in my class is all about getting back into the program next year. Yeah I want to transition to RN, but I need a little break from school. I just want to live my life for a bit without always...

13. LPN in County Jails

    cchezem15 replied to Thujone's topic in LPN/LVN

    I work as an LVN at my local county jail. I was a brand new grad with no prior experience in healthcare. I absolutely love it! There are a lot of things that you get to do and for me there is never a dull moment so it makes it fun :) best of luck to ...

14. How to get a job in Correctional Nursing?

    cchezem15 replied to ThinkAgain's topic in Correctional

    Depending on where you live it might be through an outside source. Here in Texas it's through UTMB

15. Am I the only one?

    cchezem15 replied to cchezem15's topic in Correctional

    I will say that it is a great job with a lot of things you can do (especially me being a LVN) I love the people I work with and everything. I do not know how a prison is, but I feel very comfortable being in the jail and not worried for my safety one...