Monica RN,BSN

Monica RN,BSN

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  1. Irritating coworker -RANT

    I totally agree. We are NOT rejects. Everyone of us can get a new job in a day. Nurses are definately in high demand. Jail nurses are not rejects from society. We choose corrections because we love...
  2. PHS pay rates in Alabama

    wow.. I am a PHS nurse in Fla as well. My base is 21.00 as an RN with 20 yrs exp. I get 21.00 for 7-3, 22.00 for 3-11, and 23.00 for 11-7, and 24.00 for weekends where in fla are you? I am in
  3. Irritating coworker -RANT

    Many thanks to all who have replied. I do indeed love correctional nursing. Funny thing about it is that I have been an RN for 20 yrs and corrections never even crosed my mind as an option. I am glad...
  4. Irritating coworker -RANT

    good advice though. thanksi will keep u
  5. Irritating coworker -RANT

    All RN's are considered charge. The first one on the schedule is charge, the second one listed is the
  6. Irritating coworker -RANT

    thanks for your reply have a happy
  7. Irritating coworker -RANT

    thanks for your reply. that is a great post
  8. Irritating coworker -RANT

    thanks for your reply. i will not give up and i am strong enough to survive even this rude and tactless co-worker.. i really love working in corrections, and plan to stay a long time
  9. I have read things about nurses working in a level 1 facility, and have seen articles on level 3 facilities... what does this mean? Is it related to the security risk of the IM? Someone please...
  10. Strange diagnosis

    Or just in fact her manipulative actions to gain
  11. clearance to work in the jail

    true statement. If you are up front and tell them what they will find, your honesty will go a long way. I was arrested for a worthless check and am able to work in our jail. Just dont lie or hide...
  12. 11-7 shift

    I have been hired at or local county jail. I will be orienting a week on days, a week on evenings, and a week on nights... then I will remain on 11-7. What are your duties on 11-7, as compared to...
  13. Certification exams

    has anyone actually gotten a raise due to be
  14. PHS pay rates in Alabama

    I am with PHS in Florida and as an RN of 20 yrs, and am at 21.00 Pay not great, but I say it is like being paid to be entertained!!
  15. Saw my first JAILHOUSE TATOO Today

    Well, I survived my first day on the job, and it was most interesting. We had a lot of excitement for a monday. Loved the guy who got his butt cheeks bitten by the LEO dog as he was trying to run...
  16. Care Plans in Correctional setting

    I have been taking many continuing education courses to learn everything I can about correctional nursing, as I start my new job at the local jail on Monday. I have read that part of the assessment is...
  17. Does anyone know where there is a website that offers specific classes for continuing education for correctional nurses? If it is against the rules to post web links here, my email is...
  18. The positives in correctional nursing...

    couldnt have said it better. also..........almost zero liability I have heard that correctional nursing is actually one of the HIGHEST liability fields of nursing.. why would you think it carries...
  19. Where to find Correctional Nursing CEU classes

    Yes. I found that website and there are at least 5 exceptional courses that are wonderfully written
  20. willing to interview??

    so what happens if there is an emergency on the compound when you are out on
  21. Canyon College

    After being an RN for 20 yrs, I am starting my first ever job in corrections at our county jail on monday. I am very excited for this opportunity and have been excessively reading and studying all I...
  22. Prison Nursing....Is it safe?

    new to corrections nursing, (actually start on monday) but I am guessing this is to have immediate access to security if an emergency were to arise for some
  23. Thank You very much for the replies. I truly appreiciate it very much!
  24. I am in florida and am trying to get hired at our local county jail. We also have 2 state prisons inour county also. Florida Correctional for women and Marion Correctional for men. wish me luck.....
  25. Thanks so much.. any other terms ya all use out there I should