RocknRollYogaRn

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  1. Nevada State College RN to BSN wants two years of math!

    RocknRollYogaRn replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Nevada Nursing

    UPDATE:I've been taking classes at NSC since 2010 January, but I haven't taken a math placement test yet I plan on doing it this summer. I have taken 6 classes so far. It has been a great experience...

  2. Why won't anyone hire new grads?

    RocknRollYogaRn replied to LvHaloRN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I can't find a hospital job either and I have been a nurse for over 15 years. I have very little "hospital" experience but I have been practicing in various other specialties utilizing my skills. I...

  3. Best place to work Psych in Vegas?

    RocknRollYogaRn posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    I am currently in the midst of a specialty change in nursing. I have been working corrections for about 5 years and want to now work psych. I am looking for input into the best place to work psych. I...

  4. Any San Diego or LA Prison Nurses?

    RocknRollYogaRn posted a topic in Correctional

    I am wanting to relocate to CA. I am a prison nurse, and love being a prison nurse. I want to work for the CDCR. Is there anyone that works in LA or San Diego prisons? What are the hours like? I am...

  5. Cape Cod nurses??

    RocknRollYogaRn posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi. I am a RN with several years experience in Corrections, Hospice, Geriatrics, Home health, med. surg., etc. I am hoping to re-locate to the Cape this summer from Las Vegas. I need a job! Does...

  6. Nevada State College RN to BSN wants two years of math!

    RocknRollYogaRn replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Nevada Nursing

    The prereqs are elem. and inter. algebra for Math 120 which is a requirement of the RN to BSN program. I took elem. algebra ~ 10 years ago and so I don't think I could do the intermediate algebra...

  7. Nevada State College RN to BSN wants two years of math!

    RocknRollYogaRn replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I've already taken two chemistries and an elementary elegebra course about 20 years ago. I didn't go to CSN either. I might just take the placement test and see where I score. I only need a few more...

  8. How are Correctional Medical Services Inc work for?

    RocknRollYogaRn replied to dwhite_07017's topic in Correctional

    The company was running our women's prison here in Las Vegas and the state took it back because the company did a lousy job, and many people I know worked there had nothing good to say about the...

  9. When is Naphcare's contract up at CCDC Las Vegas?

    RocknRollYogaRn posted a topic in Correctional

    I am still hearing lots and lots of stories of negative working conditions at Clark County Detention Center. Does anyone know when the contract with Naphcare is up? I am hoping that Clark County or...

  10. Psych nurse pay?

    RocknRollYogaRn posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I recently started a job at a psych hospital. I took a big pay cut like 6.00 hour and I have no benefits. I work in Las Vegas. I am just curious what other nurses are making in this field. About me, I...

  11. Psych nurse pay?

    RocknRollYogaRn replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi. Yes, it is a for profit hospital. I got hired per diem and might want to come on full time, but am afraid the wage will go down even more. I have to ask what the pay for full time is. The wages as...

  12. Where to get an MSN after NSC

    RocknRollYogaRn replied to gabby27's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Just curious, did you go through thr RN to BSN program or did you get the BSN first? I have been accepted for the RN to BSN but the counselors seem disorganized and clueless so not sure if I will go...

  13. Why won't anybody call me?

    RocknRollYogaRn replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I still have gotten zero calls or interviews. I am not a Critical Care nurse but wish I was. I could probably be able to write my own ticket in terms of a job. I did take a ACLS class and the Trauma...

  14. Why won't anybody call me?

    RocknRollYogaRn posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    I just recently moved back to Vegas without having a job lined up before I got here. I have been a RN since 1994 and have never had much trouble getting a job. I must've filled out 10 applications...

  15. San Francisco County nurses?

    RocknRollYogaRn posted a topic in Correctional

    I am applying for a position at S.F DPH working in the jails. I just spoke with the nurse manage,r and he was so helpful. Anybody work in the jails and have anything negative, or positive to say about...

  16. Correct Care Solutions or Naphcare?

    RocknRollYogaRn posted a topic in Correctional

    Hi, Has anybody worked for or heard of Correct Care Solutions? Please fill me in on the company. Also, what about Naphcare? Same questions.

  17. correctional nursing pay in ma

    RocknRollYogaRn replied to kjb4482's topic in Correctional

    If it is UMASS you are working with, I would not do it. There are better jobs out there. UMASS is in a crisis right now and some of the correctional facilities are dangerous to work in to say the...

  18. Offered a job

    RocknRollYogaRn replied to cheshielynx's topic in Correctional

    You will use your skills and a whole lot more...Prison nursing is a unique specialty. If your heart is not in it, please, don't do it. Those of us who really want to be "prison nurses" have a hard...

  19. I want to move to San Francisco...but need a job.

    RocknRollYogaRn posted a topic in California Nursing

    How is the job situation for RN's looking in San Francisco? I currently live near Boston and really want to live in San Francisco. I visited last November and LOVED it. I know it is an expensive city...

  20. I want to move to San Francisco...but need a job.

    RocknRollYogaRn replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in California Nursing

    Where is the closest place to live near San Francisco that is cheaper then S.F.? Should I look into the East Bay or South/North Of S.F. and if so where, so that I can still experience S.F. life...

  21. What to expect at interview?

    RocknRollYogaRn replied to pitbullmom's topic in Correctional

    CAUTION: I am going to be blunt here: I would recommend you keep looking for a job in a hospital or clinic where you will get hands on experience with your clinical skills and with dealing with other...

  22. County Jail VS Prison

    RocknRollYogaRn replied to Sheena's Mom's topic in Correctional

    Yes. Is the medical run by a private company or does the county run the medical? Makes a big difference. County/State run is better then private company. Basically, when they go to prison they know...

  23. New Grad In Corrrections? good/bad idea?

    RocknRollYogaRn replied to arabella205's topic in Correctional

    Don't do it. Go get some hospital experience, i.e. med. surg. work three years+ then try corrections. Trust me on this. I don't doubt you are smart just not experienced. There is too much...

  24. CA/ State Prison RN job question

    RocknRollYogaRn replied to mixyplixy's topic in Correctional

    I already did that in October. Did you take the job at San Quentin? If so, are you happy you did? That is where I would like to work, but I would also like to work in the S.F. jail system. Have a...

  25. San Francisco County nurses?

    RocknRollYogaRn replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Correctional

    Thanks for the info. Is San Mateo close enough to S.F. so I could live in S.F. and commute to work? I am curious what prison you work in. I would like to work at San Quentin but don't think they're...