California Correctional Facility Nursing

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I am interested in attaining a job at either Salinas Valley State Prison or the Men's Colony in San Luis Obispo. I have taken the online exam ranking me at 85%, which is in tier 5. I have military experience that hopefully increases that ranking, as the top three are 100% and above. Does anyone have any experience they can relay to me in regards to this list and what the expected wait is until I am able to apply, interview for a job? Calls to the state job board and prison contact have not been returned or they have not known the answer to any questions.

no..i actually apply for salinas..do they ask you scenario based question? and do they ask you any meds? You dont have to give me specific..thank you

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The QAP for Salinas should be the same. Yes, nearly all the questions are scenario based and you don't need to know specific meds just be detailed and thorough in your answers if possible. Mostly they want to know if you know the basics for working with the forensic psych population and how to handle common situations that may come up. They don't expect you to know specific protocols for working at their facility. Good luck, you'll do fine if you passed NCLEX! As you probably know the QAP is a qualifying exam which places you on a list of people eligible for hire. Depending on your "score" on the QAP you may be called back for a 2nd hiring interview which is more is apparently more in depth. Let me know how it goes.

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Hi,tcoulter. I want to know how was your interview with Napa State hospital? What do they ask? and i heard they have physical ability test too, was it that hard? i m scared with the Physical test coz i dont exercise usually so i am really scared? Can you please tell me more about it..thank you

Napa does not require the Physical Ability Test.

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Hi,

I'm scheduled for a hiring interview at Mens Penal Colony. Can help me prepare for this interview by giving advice on what to expect. My email address is in profile. Thanks in advance

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