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1. What is your most outrageous medical emergency repsonse in a correctional facility

   tiona replied to sierranurse's topic in Correctional

   El Dorado County. Thanks. T

2. What is your most outrageous medical emergency repsonse in a correctional facility

   tiona replied to sierranurse's topic in Correctional

   Not anymore? I recently started working for them (within the past year). I like my job, but it seems so disorganized. I'd like to learn more if you're into a confidential conversation...my email is [email protected]. I thought that CFMG had the Place...

3. What is your most outrageous medical emergency repsonse in a correctional facility

   tiona replied to sierranurse's topic in Correctional

   CFMG? If ya don't mind my asking;)

4. What is your most outrageous medical emergency repsonse in a correctional facility

   tiona replied to sierranurse's topic in Correctional

   Hey Sierra Nurse...I'm in Northern CA too. What county are you in, if ya don't mind me asking. T

5. New job challenges---advise?

   tiona replied to tiona's topic in Correctional

   Thanks for your replies! I'm starting to become more assertive with the CO's. There are only a few that make my blood boil. One in particular...a young buff, arrogant, cock butthead. For example, last night after med pass there were a couple of IM's ...

6. New job challenges---advise?

   tiona posted a topic in Correctional

   Hi, I'm an LVN in California. I accepted a position at my local county jail (300 inmates) about 6 weeks ago. I'm a recent grad and my first job was in LTC. I really like correctional nursing. I feel like I'm doing well, but sometimes the volume of wo...

7. What was your first LPN job? Was it difficult to find after grad?

   tiona replied to luckymichelle's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi, I graduated last December. My first job was in LTC, I learned a lot there and even filled in for the supervisor on several occasions. I was there 4 months when I decided to apply for a job as correctional nurse at my local county jail. Whoa! Corr...

8. correctional nursing pay rate

   tiona replied to lorita's topic in Correctional

   I just started a new job in correctional nursing in CA. I'm a relatively new grad LVN. This job is a total trip! I make over $20 per hour---great benefits. I want to get more involved in conversations on this site. I'm on a pretty high learning curve...

9. IN CA it is out of scope for an LVN to supervise RN's

   tiona replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric

   Hmm, I didn't mean to sound all worked up over anything, I just wrote a post describing what my job is like. The only thing wearing me out is trying to provide adequate care for 33 residents. LTC is a tough, but I find many aspects of my job rewardin...

10. IN CA it is out of scope for an LVN to supervise RN's

    tiona replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric

    i work in ca and i have been trained to be the on-call supervisor in my facility. the rn's don't seem to mind and treat me with respect, which is nice because i often go to them asking for advise about things that i am uncertain about. i work several...

11. New grad, LTC job offer...advice?

    tiona replied to tiona's topic in Geriatric

    Hi All, Things are going well. I'm working full time, hoping for a permanent part time kind of schedule sometime soon. I'm learning a lot about every aspect of the LTC "business" as well as how to manage 33 residents. It sometimes feels very overwhel...

12. New grad, LTC job offer...advice?

    tiona replied to tiona's topic in Geriatric

    Canada must have some different policies. LVN stans for "licensed vocational nurse" which is the same as "licensed practical nurse." For some reason TX and CA call us LVN. I like the nurse supercisor role because I get to communicate with physicians,...

13. New LPN and no jobs available.

    tiona replied to ladybay's topic in LPN/LVN

    The same thing is happening in my area. Sacramento CA hospitals aren't hiring LVN's. And, like you they were actively recruiting us in 1st semester. I'm currently working in LTC. I hope the tides change because the few hospitals which do hire us requ...

14. New grad, LTC job offer...advice?

    tiona replied to tiona's topic in Geriatric

    Just a quick update...I'M DOING IT! I'm working with a great group of people (I'm staying out of the gossip circle). I've heard through the grapevine that the DON thinks that I'm doing such a great job that they want to train me to do some supervisor...

15. Do LPNs Get the Respect They Deserve?

    tiona replied to Truly_Blessed's topic in LPN/LVN

    Bless you. You ARE an angel! I just started as a new grad in LTC, my RN preceptor is full of praise and tells me that I don't belong in LTC. Unfortunately in my area I don't have a choice right now. I am very medically knowledgable and it was such a...