ERDawg

I have a mostly oral exam at the State Mental Hospital in Coalinga, Ca. in May. I would appreciate any advice anyone can give me to successfully pass. I am a middle aged male that graduated a year ago in Dec. from the RN program at COD. I then worked for 9 mos. in the Emergency Dept. of a local hospital to procure some experience. I had to quit because I could not endure the night time hours. Evidently the only nursing shortage that exists in California is for noc nurses. Also is anyone familiar with the time frame from exam to interview to start date? Thank you again for any information. I am getting desperate here.

Actually I was hoping to move back to Northern California. I guess I could check out Napa State Hosp. I also noticed that California is petitioning the Federal Govt. to regain control of the prison health care system. God knows what will happen if that occurs. Thanks for the reply. Definitely food for thought.

Appreciate the info.

Does anyone know if California has instituted a hiring freeze because of the states financial crisis? I can't seem to get an interview with San Quentin know matter what I do. They were all over me last year when I was a new grad, But ole stupid me wanted to get some experience first and now it's like talking to a brick wall.

I was able to take the online exam for corrections in Calif. while still in school, but you have to be licensed before you can interview.