chazman1040 replied to jmnurse08's topic in Psychiatric
Prime Labor and Staffing out of Fresno provides RN's to the Coaling State Hospital as well. They pay $33 per hour. They tell me they have a Aug start and a Sept start.
I am looking for information on Coalinga State Hospital. I am aware of the patient population (SVP) and what comes with such a population. I am looking for information such as, Are the RN's still working 12 hour shifts? How often are the RN's getting...
chazman1040 replied to babylove7477's topic in International
Were you wanting to stay and work in the United States? If you do then get your Visa Screen, then write the NCLEX to get an RN license through any state. Then find an employer willing to sponsor you for an employment based "Green Card". The process i...
chazman1040 replied to kiwipsychnurse's topic in Psychiatric
Is that a real pine tree? I've always thought hospitals couldn't have real Christmas due to the fire hazard. Most Psych units I have been have a few decoration but not many.
chazman1040 replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in Psychiatric
A forensic unit is usually located in a "state hospital". Depending on the state, it is where patient is sent by the court to "serve their time" for any number of crimes from stealing to murder. The idea is to provide treatment rather than punishment...
chazman1040 replied to psychdave's topic in Forensic
Without support from the hospital where you work there is nothing you can do. There seems to be a general movement in the USA away from PRN medications, and seclusion/restraint as was of dealing with violence. The assaults on staff will get much wors...
chazman1040 replied to kiwipsychnurse's topic in Psychiatric
I'm at work right now. I work at a state hospital for the criminally insane. So although it is quite now (4:30 am), the plexiglass riot shield is propped up against the wall behind me, as I wait for the next code.
chazman1040 replied to horus2001's topic in Psychiatric
It worries me that an RN can think being a "punching bag" is "part of the job". This teen punched an RN because she didn't get her way. The assault was out of anger, not because she was psychotic. Is it to much to ask that people be held accountable ...