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I worked in LTC and can definitely understand and appreciate why there is such a high turnover rate. Wondering if there is a high turnover rate in correctional nursing, and if so, why do you think...

What exactly do you want to know?

Thank you so much, wyogypsy. I appreciate all the advice and will take heed to it. I strongly believe I will like it, but can't say for sure until I give it a try. I was offered to work full-time...

I was recently hired as an RN to work per diem in an all women's prison. I am presently employed at an inpatient residential facility for women addicted to drugs/alcohol. I have no experience...

I should also mention that I live in New Jersey. I just don't want to be searching for something that doesn't even exist! I guess I should call the Board of Nursing today.

I am an RN and recently went on an interview and knew I was required to show my nursing license. I showed them the one I keep in my wallet, but they told me, no, they need "the large one." My...

I work in an inpatient rehab facility and I'm looking to compare prices for our drug test kits. Can anyone recommend a manufacturer/distributor who charges reasonable prices for drug test kits and...

What was your response to her??

No brainer--RN program!!!! :)

That would be most appreciated. Thanks!! (And some people thought there was no hope!) :lol2:

Best of luck to you on the Boards! :)

OMG!! Is that a new title, "lay nurse"?????????? Give me a break!!! You are not a nurse! I'm not even going to justify the last part of that quote with a response :uhoh3:

Wrong! She's an Aide! If you want to be called a nurse, go back to school and earn that title.

Okay, really???? CNA stands for Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Nurse's Aide (or something to that variation). ASSISTANT/AIDE!!! NOT NURSE!!! Nurses went to school for YEARS to earn that...

I'm not sure I understand where you're at in the contract--have you completed the orientation? I feel for you because I was in a similar situation not too long ago. I signed a contract to work in...

So, Tom, do you think working on a med/surg floor is a better direction towards a detox unit, than what I'm doing now? Thanks for your input.

Thanks for the great responses. Tom, I guess I should have been a little more clearer where I am working right now. True, I have LTC experience, but that's not my present job. Right now I am...

Wondering if anyone can give me some guidance. I am presently working as an RN in a residential treatment facility. I am very interested in working in a more acute setting such as a detox unit. Does...

Not only do I agree with the above, but also be thankful that you don't have to take a pay cut like every employee at our hospital had to.

I hope you do find your niche, in whatever field you decide. It's a great feeling when you do. :)

I work in a long term residential treatment center for women addicted to drugs/alcohol. There are many staff members there who are in recovery. At times, I feel those staff members seem to be at a...

Good luck to you!! Keep us post on your success :yeah:

I'm confused.:confused: Are you saying, you're an RN, and you diagnose, admit, treat, .... without a doctor's order??? In the United States???

I remember when I was explaining something to an observer in the OR, I mentioned in passing that I was a "new nurse" (six months on the job and still very much in the learning process). A nurse with...

WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? This makes no sense on so many levels.