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"Crazy" isn't exclusive to psych units. I've dealt with several people on an acute floor with Axis I & II dx.

I've got to get that book!

I hope not! I just signed up to hear the response from others.

I know exactly what you mean blue sky. I don't want to buy scrubs that I won't be able to wear.

I can't wait to be a psych RN. My entire career has prepared me to enter this field.

And once you start on the job, leave the personal stuff out.

Hello, I just wanted to start a new thread for the employees working at the new hospital. I will be starting soon and know that there are unique problems working at a facility that it opening, like putting out fires all over the place. In addition, this is a new model in prison health care which may present it's own challenges. Would like to hear from anyone working here about pitfalls or how they are coping with this unique environment.

Your IV drug book should give parameters for everything. I agree with a lot of the comments above that diluted meds are easier to control.

Toxic workplace... wow that doctor. Be glad you got out before you got Stockholm syndrome.

It might work for someone with insight, but for someone in crisis, not. There are even patients in medsurg that would not be appropriate for bedside reporting.

Hi Bluesky, Yes I got the good news and am hoping to connect with other employees working there. Sent you a pm to catch up.

Excellent narrative. Thank you.

Anyone working at Stockton state hospital or CHCF?

Sounds like the SPT is out of line. Check with your supervisor or union rep.

This question can really be an eye opener to the interviewer if you are not prepared for it. You want to give a realistic answer that isn't loaded with "me-isms" such as: (I like the money or "easy" work). If nothing else a neutral answer will suffice.(an opportunity to reinstate in the retirement system I previously worked for and work in psych nursing for 5-10 years). This is an opportunity to state how your background and experience has prepared you to work in a correctional facility. ( I worked with patients suffering from mental illness, ex-offenders, or referred pts to drug and alcohol programs). You can also add as a statement that you will follow protocol, not bring in or take out anything for an inmate. There was a great thread on here about correctional questions. Search for interview questions for lots of ideas.