jrutan

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1. Interested in an RN to Medic Bridge Program

   jrutan replied to jrutan's topic in Flight

   Thank for the info!!! I did ICU and SICU for a lot of my clinicals. I am currently on a volunteer department using my EMT-B. I will look up places for my other certs and get prices and try and get those under my belt too, I am workin 1030-7p now so I...

2. Interested in an RN to Medic Bridge Program

   jrutan replied to jrutan's topic in Flight

   Thanks for all your input I really appreciate it, I guess I just don't know where to start with my next step. I really enjoy the correctional facility but I know I won't be there forever. I love being an EMT also and know I would luv doin more with t...

3. Interested in an RN to Medic Bridge Program

   jrutan posted a topic in Flight

   I am interested in a RN-Medic bridge program. I am currently licensed as an RN in MI and OH and am a Nationally Registered EMT-B with a MI License. My career goal is a flight nurse and i am well aware i have along ways to go i have only been a nurse ...

4. New Job

   jrutan replied to jrutan's topic in Correctional

   So far so good still amazingly happy with my career change for sure :) meeting a lot of new people and getting to know the docs a lot better, learning the EMR system pretty, and starting to get the hang of things :) still not ready to b on my own but...

5. New grad working in a SE Michigan Correctional facility

   jrutan replied to Neyerm1's topic in Correctional

   That's just want the hiring agency starts out at is $29/hr for the first 6mo then jumps to $30, I hav the option to ins through the agency but there r no premium options and its WAY to expensive for my husband and I

6. Changing from Long term care to Correctional nurse

   jrutan replied to rosdan2000's topic in Correctional

   I just started in corrections from home care I absolutely love it!!! I think from what I hav heard and seen experience all depends on ur facility I work in michigan and my CO's are very pro active and will stop what they r doin if a nurse/ doc/ other...

7. New grad working in a SE Michigan Correctional facility

   jrutan replied to Neyerm1's topic in Correctional

   I am working at an MDOC facility in Jackson rite now thought a contract agency and I started out at $29 and after 6 mo it jumps to $30. I hav a years experience as an RN I left home care for corrections and I LOVE it so far I hav been there for a wee...

8. New Job

   jrutan replied to jrutan's topic in Correctional

   So far I hav been here for 4 days and ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!! I hav learned a TON so far. It's a lot like a Physcians office, but with inmates. Feel completely comfortable with my co workers and providing care to the inmates. Always remember ur their ...

9. New Job

   jrutan replied to jrutan's topic in Correctional

   I am an RN and the online orientation was 3 days the on site training will b 6weeks+ depending on how comfortable we r after the 6weeks. And I will definitely email you :)

10. New Job

    jrutan replied to jrutan's topic in Correctional

    Well idl what facility ur going to but the facility I'm at is a clinic at the MDOC and it's basically like a Physcians office :) but with inmates. We do VS, and routine care and if we need a physcian we hav like 10 on site we just discuss the situati...

11. New Job

    jrutan replied to jrutan's topic in Correctional

    First day was today and I absolutely LOVE IT!!!! Definitely a different field, lots to see and learn and do. Gonna take a bit to get used to but it's definitely a good change

12. will this hurt me in school

    jrutan replied to rvd4now's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    It may take awhile but looking at them, sounding them out, and then making flash cards will help. The more you practice the better you will e and the more confident you will be in yourself as well :) good luck

13. New Job

    jrutan replied to jrutan's topic in Correctional

    Absolutely will do I start this coming Monday :) so I'll post again after I get out

14. New Job

    jrutan posted a topic in Correctional

    I will begin my new job at the RGC In Jackson Michigan starting Monday :) I have been a nurse for just over a year. I'm changing gears from home care to prison any advise you would give me :)