GenXRN

GenXRN has 8 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg, Telemetry, Corrections.

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1. CA/ State Prison RN job question

   GenXRN replied to mixyplixy's topic in Correctional

   Peaceful, Thank you for your reply. From your response, you must work for the CDCR. Yes, I realize the pay is exceptional, even for the area. I can't even begin to compare it to my salary where I currently live. It would be like comparing apples ...

2. CA/ State Prison RN job question

   GenXRN replied to mixyplixy's topic in Correctional

   bleugirlrn, I don't mean to sound intrusive, but would you mind sharing why you decided to resign from SQ? I've been offered a position there, and I'm really struggling with everything that's going on with the furloughs, possible IOUs in lieu of pay ...

3. CA/ State Prison RN job question

   GenXRN replied to mixyplixy's topic in Correctional

   Btw, why would they continue to hire new nurses only to tell them they will have to work 3 days out of each month for free?!

4. CA/ State Prison RN job question

   GenXRN replied to mixyplixy's topic in Correctional

   Will these furloughs include ALL nurses working for the CA prison system? Are there any nurses or other staff who are exempt or is it the same for all facilities and disciplines, including those working in the Bay Area prisons?

5. what is army nursing really like?

   GenXRN replied to 2soldiers44's topic in Government

   Thanks so much for the reply. It's nice to hear positive things. I can't even discuss the issue with my family, especially my 72-yr-old mother! She mistakenly thinks that I'll be on the frontline of combat if I make this choice. She also asks me cons...

6. what is army nursing really like?

   GenXRN replied to 2soldiers44's topic in Government

   I, too, am considering joining either the reserves or full-time enlistment. I am 39 years old. My area is Medical-Surgical nursing. I am not afraid of getting dirty or working hard. As a matter of fact, I welcome structure and discipline, which I...

7. CA/ State Prison RN job question

   GenXRN replied to mixyplixy's topic in Correctional

   This is for bleugirlrn. I completed an online application several months ago to work in any of the Bay area prisons, preferably San Quentin. I just received a notice from San Quentin today inquiring about my interest in an RN position. I am from Okl...