Sheri257

Sheri257

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  1. California BORN Prevails In Excelsior College Lawsuit

    Sheri257 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Looks like the California BRN is holding firm on their decision with Excelsior College. The courts ruled in favor of the board with EC's lawsuit. http://www.rn.ca.gov/new/pdf/excelsiornewsrelease.pdf...

  2. Corrections Vs. Psych Institution for the Criminally Insane

    Sheri257 posted a topic in Correctional

    I've been doing my psych rotation at a state run facility for the criminally insane. It's been very interesting, to say the least. But all I can think about is ... how safe is it to work there? Is...

  3. Is Everybody Moving to California?

    Sheri257 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Just an observation but, it seems like there's a flood of posts lately from people inquiring about moving here. Not too long ago the local news seemed to be filled with stories about people...

  4. Proof There's No Nursing Shortage: Show RN's the MONEY

    Sheri257 posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is a case study in how the nursing shortage is really a myth. When you pay RN’s really well and give them great benefits … the shortage, for the most part, disappears. The real solution to...

  5. Why are you REALLY going into nursing? Honest answers please.

    Sheri257 posted a topic in General Students

    Ok, I'm a bit frustrated with all of these posts telling us that we shouldn't go into nursing because we need a job and steady income. Sure, I do like to help people, but I need a steady job even...

  6. Running Code Blues in Prison

    Sheri257 posted a topic in Correctional

    We recently had a Code Blue in our facility (I wasn't there) but it got me thinking about how to best handle such situations for the future . Hence, I'm asking for your advice. Excuse the length of...

  7. Is Getting Into Nursing School Earlier Worth A Four Year Contract?

    Sheri257 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I thought you guys would be interested in this because I know getting into nursing schools with waiting lists is a big deal. I have a friend who's been waiting two years to get in, and has one more...

  8. Owning a home in California

    Sheri257 replied to love-d-OR's topic in California Nursing

    I'd wait a couple of years and see how low prices go because I don't think we're anywhere near the bottom of this market yet. It's only going to get worse before it gets better ... which is great news...

  9. A few more questions before moving to Texas.

    Sheri257 replied to John123's topic in Texas Nursing

    The insurance companies would probably disagree with you. Look at NSO's rates and coverage for Texas. http://www.nso.com/ The premiums cost more and they'll only insure you for $100,000 per incident...

  10. A few more questions before moving to Texas.

    Sheri257 replied to John123's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes people are free to move around in theory but ... it's not always that simple. Luckily I live in California where nurses are generally treated very well but, if that wasn't the case, I'd have a...

  11. Nursing Union questions

    Sheri257 replied to strider14's topic in California Nursing

    1. What do you find are some of the benefits of being in a union? Job protection, higher wages. I make $43 an hour, which goes up to $48 an hour in three years. 2. Do you feel like it is easier, when...

  12. Group One background checks in Texas

    Sheri257 replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    Currently, Group One says they have 350 member hospitals so ... Unless there's 350 hospitals in Dallas, seems to me that they've already expanded to other areas. Just

  13. Group One background checks in Texas

    Sheri257 replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    I see your point but, it's pretty outrageous that the burden is put on YOU to fight this ... especially in situations where you did nothing wrong in the first place. It easily creates a situation...

  14. No Shortage of Nursing in Bay,S.F, and Sacramento Area!

    Sheri257 replied to John123's topic in California Nursing

    I think it's a combination of factors. When the ratio law took effect a couple of years ago where patient loads were limited by law (Cali is the only state that has a ratio law) .... lots of nurses...

  15. Anything good about working in Texas?

    Sheri257 replied to MBsGirl's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well ... obviously you guys haven't been out here for awhile because the market has completely changed. Just do a google search on California real estate. I can guarantee you that nothing priced at...

  16. Anything good about working in Texas?

    Sheri257 replied to MBsGirl's topic in Texas Nursing

    C'mon ... could you at least quote some data before you make such outrageous statements? $800K for a shack? The average price for a California house, right now ... statewide ... is $430K. So...

  17. I bummed my interview...just wanna vent!

    Sheri257 replied to KulRN's topic in Correctional

    I'm seeing this comment a lot. No wonder you California nurses make so much money ... you HAVE to pay $700-800K for a SHACK!!!! I guess this is how people make themselves feel better about not making...

  18. Why are RNs scared of Fighting the Hospital Admin?

    Sheri257 replied to fighting4saferatios's topic in Texas Nursing

    Apparently, that's not the norm. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Texas nurses make $26-$27 an hour on average. http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_tx.htm#b29-0000 I'm sure there are some...

  19. Any nurses here date the officers?

    Sheri257 replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

    There definitely are married nurses having affairs with married CO's in my institution. It's one big soap opera. I really don't care what they do but, when they're wasting time flirting with their...

  20. What to do?? IM won't come out of the hole!

    Sheri257 replied to docpsychrn42's topic in Correctional

    Based on the above information, this inmate is not demonstrating suicidal behavior. You're basically letting the inmate manipulate the situation and, when you allow manipulation, it will never end. So...

  21. What to do?? IM won't come out of the hole!

    Sheri257 replied to docpsychrn42's topic in Correctional

    In my facility, the psych doctors are pretty good about not letting the inmates manipulate with suicide threats. We get suicide threats all the time ... when it's obvious that the inmate is not...

  22. Inmates and lawsuits!

    Sheri257 replied to docpsychrn42's topic in Correctional

    I haven't been sued yet personally but, I'm sure it's going to happen because we do get sued a lot in California. We're actually under federal court receivership. Why are the inmates successful with...

  23. Dont move to florida

    Sheri257 replied to skuterkomputer rn's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yeah ... that's the problem with disasters, especially unpredictable disasters. It's pretty risky to not have insurance, IMO ... because I don't know how you can really plan for all of it. In our...

  24. Dont move to florida

    Sheri257 replied to skuterkomputer rn's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just FYI ... a lot of people self insured or, were under insured during the big California fires of 2003. 5,000 homes were wiped out and a lot of people lost everything. Mostly because they didn't...

  25. Dont move to florida

    Sheri257 replied to skuterkomputer rn's topic in Florida Nursing

    Well ... this sounds pretty outrageous to me. But then, I work in California where we have nursing unions and I think it does make a huge difference. I'm making $43 an hour ... and I don't have to...