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I have worked in corrections several years ago. I left and spent about 12-15 years in ER/trauma. I am now back in corrections and hope to stay here and make it my last job. I don't think it makes...

You're on the right track - and you're a smart person. Nursing's a great field, but a tough one, and we all have to stick together. That's why this website is so great...there are lots of different...

Hi - it may be good to know a C.O. or not....sometimes the decision making process in hiring is a totally separate process. The state prisons are a bit of a different ball of wax. The criminal...

One of the worst times for inmate-patients comes when they have to go to court, where they are scrutinized and reduced to being just a number or a name or a sentence (a charge). They return to jail...

Wow! That is a great ride! Sometimes solutions come out of the journey. Those are the best solutions too. It's a very different perspective to be on the health care side of corrections. I found that...

Have you seen the Foster Farms commercial?? Just make sure you're not speeding and that your chickens look healthy.

I remember when I first started working in a correctional facility....I went through a period where some of the officers deliberately kept me waiting in an area where one door locks behind you and...

Hi everyone - I've worked in corrections both as a "floor" nurse and in administration/management. I have worked with both adults and juveniles. I think that the facility dictates your opinions....

....and a lot of travel companies will pay the pet deposit for you.

You are welcome Swansonmail! I've had lots of tips from other travelers, so we just have to share it to take away the anxiety that comes from not knowing. I have a small Shark vacuum with a...

I have been traveling with two dogs for about 3-4 years now. One thing that I've learned is: do NOT pay outrageous pet deposits. You may never get them back. The best thing that I can recommend is a...

This is a great forum! I've had good travel experiences and negative ones. My present concern involves angst over having to give up one of my pets to hit the road after signing a contract. I travel...

Hi everyone - I signed a travel contract but have not started yet. Ii was told by my recruiter that if I canceled it I would not only get a DNR from the agency, but from the hospitals in the entire...

I've gotta say though, that I really lust after the Lilo!!! I'm going to put it on my Xmas list. I deserve it after all these years!

I hate to be an old lecturer, but having a less than perfect stethoscope to get you through school is not a bad idea!!! I have an old Sprague with a crack in the plastic face, and people have...

You are all so creative, and so on the right track about nursing supplies. Always have a mind for your wallet. I see a lot of doctors in the ER who are using cheaper stethoscopes - and often they...

I'm confused. The disciplinary action ? Everything in your file was false? Is there anything I'm missing?

BTW, I'm not on facebook, not a listed phone number and take every precaution to keep my name private. Guys - be very careful, everyone.....The social network was not a great fad.....it's dangerous...

You know, this is not such a good idea if there is any kind of legal procedure in the wings. I went thru nursing school while I did a child custody battle, + 18 units/qtr at a UC. It wasn't any...

Just thought of something else....I watched Oprah today and she had her staff go over their own personally touching episodes. One of her workers talked about a woman they had on their show...

Hey, I have learned so much as well. I am so proud to be part of this group. I think that if we work together we could put together a resource book that we could send out to nurses going through...

I've had a million jobs in my "other life" outside of nursing. I worked in public relations (at least you can go home and forget it at night!), worked as a tour guide, a babysitter, head of...

Yes, I agree with you. I've had some great travel experience with great people, just not in the last 6-8 months. I find that being a travel nurse, you just have to say nothing when first going in....

Don't congratulate me yet! I just made the decision after a spirit-breaking ER travel assignment in which they cut my contract short. I'm still hurting. :crying2: And at my age, after 25- yr or...

So, the rate of $28/hr is in Santa Cruz, CA. A beautiful place to live.