Slappy619

Slappy619 specializes in Psychiatric.

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1. New Grad Psych Nursing

   Slappy619 replied to JennaRM's topic in Psychiatric

   For Southern CA, psych RN: Try Patton State Hospital (in San Bernardino) or Metro State Hospital (in Norwalk) It's a state job. Good pay and great benefits. Arrowhead hospital in Colton has a new grad RN program specifically for Psych. That job is w...

2. Salinas MTA info

   Slappy619 replied to Slappy619's topic in Correctional

   Hey! I'm glad it is working out for you! Unfortunately, I can't make it. Good news I can try again in a year. In the meantime, I'll try to get a non-peace officer job (Psych Tech) at one of the state hospital then try to transfer over. Maybe next y...

3. Salinas MTA info

   Slappy619 replied to Slappy619's topic in Correctional

   Congrats!!!! I am glad you got it!! I'm still undergoing the background. I hit a snag but hopefully it will be sorted out. I don't think I will come onboard until early next year. I'm still in school (psych tech) and I can't start work until I am li...

4. Salinas MTA info

   Slappy619 replied to Slappy619's topic in Correctional

   Awesome! I hope you get it! Hopefully I will be your co-worker in a few months! Thanks for the info.

5. Bachelors in Nursing?

   Slappy619 replied to Slappy619's topic in General Students

   Thanks for the info! I would like to go into psych nursing. I've been told that my current degree would be a big help, due to the fact many severe psych patients have made contact with the criminal justice system. The accelerated BSN sounds like a go...

6. Bachelors in Nursing?

   Slappy619 posted a topic in General Students

   Hi! I was wondering if I should pursuit a bachelors degree in Nursing, after I get my RN license. I already have a bachelors in a different field (Criminal Justice). Would it make any difference to get another bachelors to employers? OR would employe...

7. Salinas MTA info

   Slappy619 replied to Slappy619's topic in Correctional

   Thanks for the info! This will help me bunches!

8. Salinas MTA info

   Slappy619 replied to Slappy619's topic in Correctional

   Thanks for the heads up!

9. Salinas MTA info

   Slappy619 replied to Slappy619's topic in Correctional

   Thanks! I was wondering if I stayed in the officer/nurse position (MTA) and got my RN would I get paid significantly more. I'm applying as MTA but I will be working under my Psych Tech license. Thanks for answering my post!

10. Salinas MTA info

    Slappy619 posted a topic in Correctional

    Hi Everybody! I was wondering if anyone on this board is an MTA at Salinas Valley or Vacaville. I just applied as an MTA at Salinas. I have a ton of questions. Any info provided would be greatly appreciated!!! -How long did your background check take...