dsczephyr

dsczephyr

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  1. Does full time forensic nursing exist?

    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 title:Forensic Nurse/Physician Assistant Investigator II Job ...
  2. New Grad thinking to start career in the ER

    "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 management aside, is how long they have to wait. It's ...
  3. New Nurse Grad with no prospects of work

    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 least one or two representative agencies looking for...
  4. New Nurse Grad with no prospects of work

    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 Services (DMHAS), University of CT Health Center, Conn...
  5. ADNs and forensic nursing.

    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 interviews at hospitals, find out what they know of...
  6. Took the test this morning. It shut off at 75 questions - and I just don't really know what to think. Someone said something about finding out results from Pearson on Saturday since it was considered to be a business day. Is this true? Has anyone...
  7. Program questions

    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 International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) have chapt...
  8. Program questions

    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 International Association of Forensic Nurses at: http://www....
  9. SANEs: How many of you DID NOT start in the ER

    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 assault victim looking for assistance. I do believe...
  10. student nurses pay

    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 frankly have no idea where people get the idea that yo...
  11. 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 of those places (not the magnet hospital) and the e...
  12. Job differences, online courses and more fun!

    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 nursing school, at least, not that I know of. It wa...
  13. Job differences, online courses and more fun!

    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 I was exactly where you are now. A nursing stude...
  14. LPN can't get IAFN Certified? Or can we?

    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 some awesome LPNs. And it is often hard to tell the ...
  15. Forensic Nurse wannabe!!

    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 you are not quite comfortable in going straight int...
  16. Hello

    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) and we think New Jersey might be closer to you than ...
  17. Hello

    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 cannot learn about forensic nursing while your main fo...
  18. 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 of Criminal Investigation, Crime Scene Investigati...
  19. Clinical Forensic Nursing in the ER

    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 care for specific violence-related injuries such as ...
  20. Daughter wants to go into Forensic Pathology ...

    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 certainly pass on information as it becomes certain and i...
  21. Daughter wants to go into Forensic Pathology ...

    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 member of their local chapter, if there is one. I j...
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  23. Online forensic nursing program

    For those wanting information on forensic nursing and education, go to: http://www.forensicnurse.org That's where you'll find what you need.
  24. I definitely not recommend nursing.

    This particular post sure generated a lot of response! My own perspective is a bit different. I have been an RN for less than one year. I started my prereqs more than ten years ago and with a military husband, I just kept plugging away. I wanted ...
  25. Opened My Letter W/ a Pit in My Stomach

    I couldn't agree more with RN2be408. Spots in nursing school are very hard to come by and there are people who want more than anything to be one of those who get in. I have been a nurse for nearly a year now and while it's been worth it, there was ...