dalgal

dalgal ASN, RN

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  1. Do you have a useful easy shift report format?

    dalgal posted a topic in Correctional

    I am trying to update our format we use for our shift to shift hand-off and am having trouble keeping it simple while still including everything. Does anyone have one that they like and are able to...

  2. Do you have a useful easy shift report format?

    dalgal replied to dalgal's topic in Correctional

    Great--that is sort of what we currently have, but DOC wants a more detailed shift report including all intakes, transfers, coumadin patients,

  3. New Grad with an interview at the prison

    dalgal replied to olliesmommy1005's topic in Correctional

    How did it go? If you haven't had the interview yet, one thing they liked during mine was examples of how I did not allow manipulation... I used examples of my kids trying things...it

  4. Is Corrections a good job for a new RN Grad???

    dalgal replied to nursgwithcompassion's topic in Correctional

    I so agree, I started out in corrections right after LPN school and after a yer, when I completed my ADN to get my RN, pretty much everyone was pushing med surg ... I applied and was offerred a...

  5. Am I making a mistake not taking MedSurg position?

    dalgal posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is a nice dilemma to be in but right now it is stressing me out! I have worked for a year in a corrections facility and I really enjoy it very much. No full time position was available as I...

  6. Am I making a mistake not taking MedSurg position?

    dalgal replied to dalgal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, often that's true...unfortunately where I live is so rural that everyone knows (or is related to) everyone else so moves have to be made as to not make

  7. Am I making a mistake not taking MedSurg position?

    dalgal replied to dalgal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Very true I'm sure! This is a lot to mull over... I'm older than the average new RN so I really don't want to rush into anything without thoroughly considering all the major

  8. Am I making a mistake not taking MedSurg position?

    dalgal replied to dalgal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Actually I am leaning towards following nurse hoolootoo's advice on this one to follow what the heart is wanting... thank you all for the

  9. Am I making a mistake not taking MedSurg position?

    dalgal replied to dalgal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Great points...I think the idea of being more well rounded by working on med surg appeals to me...but the actual job in corrections is very interesting. I"m making up a pros/cons list...just a month...

  10. Am I making a mistake not taking MedSurg position?

    dalgal replied to dalgal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for answering! At this point, I am interested in the psych part of corrections, and I love chronic illness... I mean renal failure, COPD, etc... so I think I would get a lot of that in med...

  11. vermont board of nursing

    dalgal replied to joe17's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, if you get your license from Vermont, you can work only in Vermont. New Hampshire, however, is a compact

  12. So happy to finally join the ranks of correctional nurses!

    dalgal replied to EarthChild1130's topic in Correctional

    Hi! I'm a new LPN as of May of this year, and my first job is in corrections. I love it and my company said that they like both experienced and new LPNs because it's a very different environment for...

  13. Department of Corrections Nurse

    dalgal replied to MdjRN2011's topic in Correctional

    I'm a new grad LPN and have been working at an all male prison for just about two months. I specifically chose to work in corrections for the experience because where I live, LPNs are somewhat...

  14. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    dalgal replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    Thank you everyone for your suggestions and tips--I landed the

  15. does prison hire new grad RN

    dalgal replied to bluesky197868's topic in Correctional

    Interview lasted almost 4 hours!! Still waiting to hear! Some of my questions were pretty common: tell me about your personality, how do you handle stress, how do you handle manipulation ...etc......

  16. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    dalgal replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    This thread has been so helpful...and I just stumbled upon it today... My interview tomorrow is for a new grad LPN position... any tips specific to LPNs? Thanks so

  17. Job market for LPNs in Vermont?

    dalgal replied to nurse2it's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think with all of your experience, finding a job won't be difficult...but finding one that pays well might be another story. Long term care facilities seem to be hiring quite regularly, but...

  18. VTC 2011 acceptance?

    dalgal replied to NeedchangeofPace's topic in General Nursing

    I'll PM

  19. VTC 2011 acceptance?

    dalgal replied to NeedchangeofPace's topic in General Nursing

    Yes but I'm hurt that you don't remember me!!!... Anyway, have you

  20. VTC 2011 acceptance?

    dalgal replied to NeedchangeofPace's topic in General Nursing

    Any word yet??? I'm finishing up semester two and am waiting to hear about the ADN program...good luck to

  21. BA in English, now pursuing RN

    dalgal replied to TinaTM's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hi...I'm in a similar situation...I'm enrolled in an ADN program (first year=LPN, second year=ADN), but already have a B.A. in psychology... what would be the best route? Sorry I don't have info for...

  22. Anyone attending VTC this fall (PN program)?

    dalgal posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi...I'd just like to get in touch with anyone who has gone through the program or who is going to go this fall...I've just accepted for the Newport site and am really looking forward to

  23. Anyone attending VTC this fall (PN program)?

    dalgal replied to dalgal's topic in General Nursing

    Hi...just received my schedule for the orientation today...It looks pretty loosely organized except for a couple of PN only sessions. See everyone

  24. Anyone attending VTC this fall (PN program)?

    dalgal replied to dalgal's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Dynas, yep, I'll be in Newport... I don't have the uniforms or Stethoscope yet, which one did you go with? My neighbor just finished the PN program and MAY let me buy her books, but I want to see...

  25. Anyone attending VTC this fall (PN program)?

    dalgal replied to dalgal's topic in General Nursing

    I just thought I'd post that you can now order your I.D.'s ahead of time instead of waiting for the August Orientation... you just email your photo, site name, and your student number... and it will...