dsczephyr

dsczephyr

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  1. Does full time forensic nursing exist?

    dsczephyr replied to blackmamba123's topic in Forensic

    The short answer is yes. But the following will give an idea of descriptions and qualifications, and you may need to be able to relocate in order to get the kind of position you want: Job...

  2. New Grad thinking to start career in the ER

    dsczephyr replied to georgehb's topic in Emergency

    "Wow" was my reaction to this one. The ER I work in, and the others I have worked in, people care about their patients. They are also aware that often, the most important thing to a patient, pain...

  3. New Nurse Grad with no prospects of work

    dsczephyr replied to nurse2009's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Just an additional thought; try checking out the CT job fairs. The link is: http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/jobfairs/default.htm. The one in Groton on May 14th at the Groton Inn & Suites has at...

  4. New Nurse Grad with no prospects of work

    dsczephyr replied to nurse2009's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Try checking out state job opportunities. The link is: http://www.das.state.ct.us/exam/bl_jobs_list.asp?F_Type_List=Jobs Suggestions of where to look would be Dept of Mental Health and Addiction...

  5. ADNs and forensic nursing.

    dsczephyr replied to Lachrymologist's topic in Forensic

    Hi Lachrymologist, One other thought comes to mind when I read your post. Once you get your RN, and assuming you are still interested in forensic nursing (SANE and otherwise) and you are doing your...

  6. Program questions

    dsczephyr replied to nursern07's topic in Forensic

    You're very welcome! I graduated from Quinnipiac University, the one that just put their program on hold. But I believe Fitchburg State, in a neighboring state, has a good program. The...

  7. Program questions

    dsczephyr replied to nursern07's topic in Forensic

    Hi nursern07 Have you checked out other forensic nursing websites? This forum has a lot of great information, but there are also other websites specific to forensic nursing. There is the...

  8. SANEs: How many of you DID NOT start in the ER

    dsczephyr replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in Forensic

    Hello wsuchic1, As SirI noted, the main portal for victims of sexual assault who are seeking medical care and evidence collection is the ED. It is the natural and logical place to go if you are an...

  9. student nurses pay

    dsczephyr replied to achapman's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I have been an RN for nearly five years. I've worked nights in the ED for going on three years. I am also scheduled to finish my MSN this May. I make a bit under $30 an hour, straight pay, and...

  10. Advice Please? Moving To New London, CT - hospitals? cost of living? &c?

    dsczephyr replied to jetson's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I've commuted and worked in two teaching hospitals and three community hospitals, including two mentioned by GrumpyRN63, and the third being a different magnet hospital. I currently work one at one...

  11. Job differences, online courses and more fun!

    dsczephyr replied to KMS4's topic in Forensic

    Hey KMS4 - you can certainly do a Master's in Forensic Science. But it would be more school on top of doing nursing school. Which, by the way, is inherently stressful. No one in my class enjoyed...

  12. Job differences, online courses and more fun!

    dsczephyr replied to KMS4's topic in Forensic

    Hi KMS4, I always enjoy SIRI's answers. Always thoughtful, knowledgeable, and thorough. usually I just read, but don't reply. This time I thought I might could add a couple of cents. Four years ago...

  13. LPN can't get IAFN Certified? Or can we?

    dsczephyr replied to dysmnesia1's topic in Forensic

    I can well understand your frustration. It's how I felt the whole time I was in nursing school, which I went into knowing I wanted to be a forensic nurse. Since becoming an RN I have worked with...

  14. Forensic Nurse wannabe!!

    dsczephyr replied to lousue369's topic in Forensic

    Susan, The nurses who directed you to go to the ER to do forensic nursing are correct in saying that this is the place to go to really get hands on. However, in reading your replies I perceive That...

  15. Hello

    dsczephyr replied to beachluvr's topic in Forensic

    Hi Melody - I checked with a friend who's on the Board of Directors for IAFN. She believes that the New Jersey chapter might be closest to you. There's none in your immediate area (at the moment)...

  16. Hello

    dsczephyr replied to beachluvr's topic in Forensic

    Beachluvr - while you're in nursing school, that needs to be your focus. Everything you learn there will come into play later when you are a forensic nurse. However, that does not mean that you...

  17. what is the differences in criminal Justice forensic and nurse forensics

    dsczephyr replied to alison-z's topic in Forensic

    Before I was a nurse, and before I started my degree in Criminal Justice (CJ), I was a Forensic Science Major. Required courses included some CJ courses such as Intro to CJ, Criminal Law, Principles...

  18. Clinical Forensic Nursing in the ER

    dsczephyr posted a topic in Emergency

    I just got back from the IAFN Scientific Assembly held in Chicago. Topics included pattern injury (and patterns of injury) recognition in victims of domestic violence, how to assess, evaluate, and...

  19. Daughter wants to go into Forensic Pathology ...

    dsczephyr replied to RNPATL's topic in Forensic

    Sure - I'll post it a few other places. Also, I have the very humbling opportunity to have been invited to be a part of the planning team for next year's IAFN Scientific Assembly. I will most...

  20. Daughter wants to go into Forensic Pathology ...

    dsczephyr replied to RNPATL's topic in Forensic

    This should probably be a new thread, but I would encourage anyone who is interested in forensic nursing to become an active member of the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN), and a...

  21. nursing sch in connecticut

    dsczephyr replied to newonboard's topic in Connecticut Nursing

  22. Is Nclex playing mind games?

    dsczephyr replied to nclexhater's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As I read some of these posts I am surprised. When I read the OP's thread, I see someone who is nervous about NCLEX and who may be having some second thoughts about nursing. I see someone who needs...

  23. I Passed

    dsczephyr replied to JacelRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    YEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\ You made it!!!!!!!!!!!!Savor every minute - you deserve

  24. let's talk about nclex

    dsczephyr replied to obnurse2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Last June when I was studying for the NCLEX, this forum was my support. It was where I could be with others who were in the same boat and we were all each other's cheering section (along with our...

  25. Can we talk about something other than NCLEX?

    dsczephyr replied to nekhismom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    THis is for Mom2kids: for a great place to learn about forensic nursing, go to http://www.forensicnurse.org That's the web site for the International Association for Forensic Nurses. In particular,...