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Didn't answer my question, but thank you for your input.

I was inquiring into CSUSM's Online RN-to-BSN program today, as a few of my former nursing classmates are already enrolled and have recommended it. When I called a few different advisor/counseling numbers for the nursing dept, however, I was informed that the Chancellor recently sent out a notice that CSUSM is to no longer accept applications for their nursing program at this time? None of the advisors I spoke to had any additional information. I could not be informed with any certainty whether the hold was temporary, at what approximate date they would consider accepting applications again, or if the program would even return at all. I was put on an 'inquiry list', and that was all the college could do for me at this time. I'm not sure if it's just the Online RN-BSN that has been placed on hold, or the on-campus program as well. My emails have gone unanswered. If anyone here has any further information they could share, I'd appreciate it. I don't plan on attending until January, so I can afford to wait a little until I receive some answers, but I'm definitely going to have to start looking into some other options.

I work for the Sheriffs Dept of my county, but Medical is employed through CFMG (California a Forensics Medical Group), so we aren't County or state workers, unfortunately. The pay and benefits are good though...no retirement, just 401k.

The UCSF MS Health Policy & Law degree is a one-year online master's degree.. I have my ADN from city college, and am in the process of working on my BSN online while currently working as an RN at a County jail. I'm 27, male, have no children or major responsibilities. Health activism and politics is quite important to me, and I follow along with and participate in things such as bills for universal and single-payer healthcare, the recent repeal of the ACA, nurse-patient ratios, so I do find this degree intriguing. However, it's not an MSN degree, just an MS. What would that mean in the nursing world for me? Would I be better off in getting an MSN in health policy? I don't think I'm interested in an MPH. Also, this is a new program that starts in 2018. Any advice, comments, experiences, tips would be helpful. Thank you nursing community!

It takes years of fighting to accumulate enough units at a community college to eventually have priority registration and be able to complete all your prereqs, with long waitlists and fewer classes available every year. Then applying to nursing schools and waiting to get in and start your nursing program can take a year or more (some of the city/community college programs in Southern California had 2-3 year long wait lists for their nursing programs.). Then you must complete the 2-4 year nursing program and by the time you graduate, quite a bit of time has gone by. I personally don't see how there can be hardly any nursing graduates under 24 in 2017. I was 24 when I started my nursing program, and I was the third youngest in a class of over 50 students.

Hey guys, I'm a new RN at my local Sheriffs Dept, only have experience in a family clinic. Just checking in, how are you guys all doing now? Did you stick with it?

No, actually. I'm saying the majority of the US supports marijuana legalization, based on well-known statistics and polling. However, the majority of the population doesn't vote in congressional elections, and the Presidential election in regards to how the population views marijuana is unreliable. if the politicians actually represented the will or interest of the people, marijuana would be federally legal by now. We all know this is, unsurprisingly, not the case.

the majority voted for Hillary Clinton, who won the popular vote. She has definitely come around to the idea of marijuana legalization, and is at least 100% supportive of medical-marijuana legalization. Bernie Sanders was 100% supportive of federally legal marijuana, as well as universal single-payer healthcare and affordable & accessible college. He also received endorsement from most of the major nurses associations and unions. ...and absolutely none of this changes the fact that, statistically, the majority of Americans support marijuana legalization.

You are correct. however, the majority generally doesn't vote for congressional races. Legal-marijuana ballot measures have done pretty well when states actually get their **** together and get it on the ballot, though.

The majority of people in this country has already decided marijuana use is acceptable. Look at virtually any polling done on this issue in the past decade. It is the politicians who support for-profit prisons who are dragging their feet when it comes to testing parameters and removing MJ from a schedule 1 drug. The majority of society has already decided on that marijuana should be legal.

Since this issue is so new and many policies and limitations have yet to be defined, I assume many aspects of that situation would be uncertain. if that happened to me, personally, I would indeed get a lawyer and sue the hell out of them. No precedence has really been set legally one way or the other, and until a big case develops and gains media attention, confusion will continue to ensue.

Update: Marijuana is still federally considered an illegal drug, and most healthcare facilities follow federal law, as opposed to state laws, on this issue. so if you fail a drug test and test positive for marijuana, you will most likely be terminated, and it will go on your record. This even applies to states where marijuana is legal, as federal laws trump state laws in healthcare facilities. Thank you all for your clarification. I will most likely, for my job security, not be smoking marijuana. It stays in your system for 30 days (how ironic that a safe substance stays in your system longer than destructive meth, coke, alcohol, etc), so this means not even occasional use. However, that does not mean that I agree with this at all. It is utterly ridiculous that marijuana is not considered a federally legal substance in 2017. As registered nurses, I think it's hypocritical for many of us to have dismissive or negative opinions about marijuana, considering that it is completely safe to use (with common responsibility) and also considering all the positive health and medical benefits.

Hello all, I recently became employed through a California state hospital, and plan to go back to school online and obtain my BSN (I currently have ADN). After I obtain my BSN, is there any doctorate or masters program where I would benefit from the experience of government nursing/correctional nursing? I guess my question is: What's next? I'm in my mid-20s, and still planning on continuing my education. Those of you with experience who have been doing this for a long time, where has correctional nursing or government nursing led you? What doors has it opened for you, compared to acute care, critical care, or bedside nursing? I know some graduate nursing programs require a certain number of med-surg experience, and I suppose that correctional nursing doesn't count in that regard. thank you for your time~

Hello all, as of 2017, recreational marijuana use is now completely legal in California. Can any nurses provide insight as to how most facilities will regard this issue? As long as you don't come to work impaired, will you still get fired for recreational use? Im a new grad RN about to start working in a correctional facility, and I quit smoking about 2 months ago, as I don't want to take any chances. However, I would assume that attitides on this issue will be continuing to change, and it may be rocky for the first few years. Thoughts? Experiences?

To be more specific, the facility asked if I have any 'convictions' concerning misdemeanors or felonies, which I do not. I didn't lie.

Hey all, im a new grad RN who was arrested during my 2nd semester for 'domestic violence' with a roommate. It was bogus and a waste of everyone's time involved, but we were both arrested. All charges were dropped on all parties, and we were both released the next morning. No further action was taken. The arrest came up after I graduated and applied for my Boards, so I wrote a short letter explaining the circumstances of the arrest, and subsequently I had no issues. However, I realize that it looks absolutely terrible on my record. I plan on getting it expunged in the future, but I don't have money to pay an attorney to do so anytime soon. Now I'm applying for positions as a new grad, and I'm being offered a position at a state women's prison, as well as a state correctional facility. Ive been asked over the phone if I have any felonies or misdemeanors on my record, and I truthfully stated that I do not. However, the women's prison nurse recruiter also asked me if I had anything even as small as a speeding ticket that still hasn't been paid off (if it's been resolved it's fine), and I truthfully answered no again. But even if my arrest for DV is resolved and no charges were ever brought against me, is it your opinion that this unfortunate situation would prevent me from getting a job at a state prison, correctional facility, or state hospital? I personally believe it may come up as a question during the hiring process if the employer runs an extensive background check (as I imagine they would for a prison, not sure if they would for like a SNF), but I'm not sure if a simple arrest with no charges and no conviction would result in me being denied the job altogether. What are your thoughts? Thank you for taking the time to read this post. All opinions are appreciated!