Los Angeles County Sheriff RN?

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Has anyone ever applied to RN positions within the sheriff's dept? I know that dealing with inmates can be dangerous work, but the pay and benefits look pretty good.

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

i did..I tooked their RN examination last jan 7 and still waiting for the results..I heard bout dealing with the inmates is not that dangerous because there are sheriffs working with you..

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Specializes in Trauma ICU, Peds ICU.

Working as a corrections nurse can be a lot safer, because you have sheriffs or corrections officers looking out for you.

I have a good friend who works at San Quentin, where California's death row is, and he's been a lot safer there than I have at my trauma center. Our security guards are unarmed and prohibited from putting hands on anyone (translation: useless).

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i did..I tooked their RN examination last jan 7 and still waiting for the results..I heard bout dealing with the inmates is not that dangerous because there are sheriffs working with you..

Mina, do they give you a study guide for the written test? Do you know if they're looking to hire new grads?

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Mina, do they give you a study guide for the written test? Do you know if they're looking to hire new grads?

The LASD doesn't give you a study guide. They will consider new grads. Keep in mind the selection process is based on your "band" placement (I-V). You need at least a combined written and interview score of 94.5% to be placed in band I. Good luck!

Here is the LA County Public health practice questions: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/phn/docs/MCE%20practice%20examrevised6-10.pdf

and answer sheet: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/phn/docs/MCE%20practice%20examrevised6-10.pdf

These documents are public information and can be accessed through the LAC public health website.

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Specializes in Couplet Care/Newborn Nursery.

I applied and have my written test coming up. I am also a new grad.

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I am waiting for my results as well, I also took the test Jan 7th, Im hoping this week.....as far as the test, its basic nothing to stress over....I am also a new grad, good luck

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Specializes in Med-Surg.
Mina, do they give you a study guide for the written test? Do you know if they're looking to hire new grads?

iRN5 had just answered your questions.. :)

and yeah I'm also a new grad.

@lenaRN22.. so you also tooked the exam huh? well good luck to both of us and those who took the exam.:nurse:

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Thanks...its a tough market out there for new grads....I heard the hiring process for the sheriffs is super long...but def good to be on their list or band so when a position opens up hopefully we will get the call

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Has anyone got there results from the Jan 7 th test date? Im still waiting and its been over a month now?

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Nope.I haven't received mail results coming from LASD. :/

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same here! took the exam last jan 7 and haven't received the mail!

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