dalgal ASN, RN

dalgal has 4 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in Correctional Nursing.

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1. Do you have a useful easy shift report format?

   dalgal replied to dalgal's topic in Correctional

   Great--that is sort of what we currently have, but DOC wants a more detailed shift report including all intakes, transfers, coumadin patients, etc.

2. Do you have a useful easy shift report format?

   dalgal posted a topic in Correctional

   I am trying to update our format we use for our shift to shift hand-off and am having trouble keeping it simple while still including everything. Does anyone have one that they like and are able to share? We do mostly 12 hour shifts but have some 8s ...

3. New Grad with an interview at the prison

   dalgal replied to olliesmommy1005's topic in Correctional

   How did it go? If you haven't had the interview yet, one thing they liked during mine was examples of how I did not allow manipulation... I used examples of my kids trying things...it worked!

4. Is Corrections a good job for a new RN Grad???

   dalgal replied to nursgwithcompassion's topic in Correctional

   I so agree, I started out in corrections right after LPN school and after a yer, when I completed my ADN to get my RN, pretty much everyone was pushing med surg ... I applied and was offerred a position but ultimately chose to stay in corrections bec...

5. Am I making a mistake not taking MedSurg position?

   dalgal replied to dalgal's topic in New Nurse

   Yes, often that's true...unfortunately where I live is so rural that everyone knows (or is related to) everyone else so moves have to be made as to not make waves...

6. Am I making a mistake not taking MedSurg position?

   dalgal replied to dalgal's topic in New Nurse

   Very true I'm sure! This is a lot to mull over... I'm older than the average new RN so I really don't want to rush into anything without thoroughly considering all the major things...

7. Am I making a mistake not taking MedSurg position?

   dalgal replied to dalgal's topic in New Nurse

   Actually I am leaning towards following nurse hoolootoo's advice on this one to follow what the heart is wanting... thank you all for the comments...

8. Am I making a mistake not taking MedSurg position?

   dalgal replied to dalgal's topic in New Nurse

   Great points...I think the idea of being more well rounded by working on med surg appeals to me...but the actual job in corrections is very interesting. I"m making up a pros/cons list...just a month ago I had no offers at all, so I don't want to mes...

9. Am I making a mistake not taking MedSurg position?

   dalgal replied to dalgal's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks for answering! At this point, I am interested in the psych part of corrections, and I love chronic illness... I mean renal failure, COPD, etc... so I think I would get a lot of that in med surg, but we also deal with that daily in corrections...

10. Am I making a mistake not taking MedSurg position?

    dalgal posted a topic in New Nurse

    This is a nice dilemma to be in but right now it is stressing me out! I have worked for a year in a corrections facility and I really enjoy it very much. No full time position was available as I neared graduation so I applied at a local hospital an...

11. vermont board of nursing

    dalgal replied to joe17's topic in Vermont

    Yes, if you get your license from Vermont, you can work only in Vermont. New Hampshire, however, is a compact state...

12. So happy to finally join the ranks of correctional nurses!

    dalgal replied to EarthChild1130's topic in Correctional

    Hi! I'm a new LPN as of May of this year, and my first job is in corrections. I love it and my company said that they like both experienced and new LPNs because it's a very different environment for everyone. Good luck to you!

13. Department of Corrections Nurse

    dalgal replied to MdjRN2011's topic in Correctional

    I'm a new grad LPN and have been working at an all male prison for just about two months. I specifically chose to work in corrections for the experience because where I live, LPNs are somewhat limited to nursing homes and home health. I wanted to g...

14. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    dalgal replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    Thank you everyone for your suggestions and tips--I landed the job!

15. does prison hire new grad RN

    dalgal replied to bluesky197868's topic in Correctional

    Interview lasted almost 4 hours!! Still waiting to hear! Some of my questions were pretty common: tell me about your personality, how do you handle stress, how do you handle manipulation ...etc... good luck to everyone in the job search!