Basic day for FN? and average salary?

What would be a routine day for a FN? i couldnt really find a lot of info on the salary, can any one give me a average base pay?

Would love to hear replies to this question..... Any forensic nurses working in prisons? one on one with inmates/patients? What's your day like? Thanks!!

What would be a routine day for a FN? i couldnt really find a lot of info on the salary, can any one give me a average base pay?

Did you get any responses?

I am interested and do have some experience. Let me know.

Kate:rolleyes:

Just wondering if there were any replies to this question? I am a new member to this website and not sure how to view responses to questions or if that is even possible. Thanks.

Just wondering if there were any replies to this question? I am a new member to this website and not sure how to view responses to questions or if that is even possible. Thanks.

I didn't get any replies, but I am interested in talking about it. I am doing some consulting in forensics but would like to connect with others to compare notes.

I didn't get any replies, but I am interested in talking about it. I am doing some consulting in forensics but would like to connect with others to compare notes.

Kate,

Well, I guess by the lack of replies, this must be a field not many nurses are in, which could be good or bad. I think I am going to do Kaplan's online program, it's 1 year and you earn a certificate. I have learned that job opportunities can be with a hosp. ER, law enforcement, coroners office or private practice. But, I am very interested in this field of study and I want to pursue it. As far as salary/wages, I have heard anywhere from $55.00 to $300.00 an hour, I suppose it really depends on where you live and who your working for. Currently I work at a hospital, on the Cardiac unit. Recently, they announced they are phasing out the LPN's by 2006, and all RN's have to have their BSN. So I need to do something different and advance my degree. I am interested in hearing what you know. Thanks for your reply.

Susie

Kate,

Well, I guess by the lack of replies, this must be a field not many nurses are in, which could be good or bad. I think I am going to do Kaplan's online program, it's 1 year and you earn a certificate. I have learned that job opportunities can be with a hosp. ER, law enforcement, coroners office or private practice. But, I am very interested in this field of study and I want to pursue it. As far as salary/wages, I have heard anywhere from $55.00 to $300.00 an hour, I suppose it really depends on where you live and who your working for. Currently I work at a hospital, on the Cardiac unit. Recently, they announced they are phasing out the LPN's by 2006, and all RN's have to have their BSN. So I need to do something different and advance my degree. I am interested in hearing what you know. Thanks for your reply.

Susie

Susie...thanks for your reply. I am thinking about Kaplan... I have been doing legal reviews and have found it very lucrative.

I am in northeast Maryland...originally St Louis, MO. I think you are smart to pursue "non-traditional" nursing role. I love it.

My email is: [email protected]. I would love to hear from you and communicate in an easier format. Perhaps we can be study buddies @ Kaplan.

Kate:balloons:

Susie...thanks for your reply. I am thinking about Kaplan... I have been doing legal reviews and have found it very lucrative.

I am in northeast Maryland...originally St Louis, MO. I think you are smart to pursue "non-traditional" nursing role. I love it.

My email is: [email protected]. I would love to hear from you and communicate in an easier format. Perhaps we can be study buddies @ Kaplan.

Kate:balloons:

Kate,

Sounds like a plan! My e-mail is [email protected].

Susie :)

I just found this in PA... sounds interesting to me

http://www.nj-iafn.org/jobopp.htm

I too am thinking of something a little less traditional. Can you guys keep us posted on how things are going?