skifall

skifall has 22 years experience and specializes in psych, ICN.

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1. How's the job market for experienced nurses in Seattle?

   skifall replied to BonnieSc's topic in Washington Nursing

   If you're willing to look outside the box may I suggest correctional nursing in Washington state. We have Prisons sprinkled thoughout the state usually in lower cost of living areas. We mostly hire...

2. What is it like to be a nurse in a prison?

   skifall replied to MMurse's topic in Correctional

   thanks for the heads up re: tbrd.. although, tbrd carries a fantastic gift for writing. Oh the books I could write if I possessed

3. What is it like to be a nurse in a prison?

   skifall replied to MMurse's topic in Correctional

   Wow tdrd450 very well written. I would go onto writing books if I had your skill. While I agree in some respects with the "slippery slope" I find there are safety nets along the way which include...

4. What is it like to be a nurse in a prison?

   skifall replied to MMurse's topic in Correctional

   Thankfully I haven't had to defend myself at my work place. I hope I never do. But I like the rule which supports defending myself if need be. Honestly patients in the hospital are much more out of...

5. What is it like to be a nurse in a prison?

   skifall replied to MMurse's topic in Correctional

   I've been a correctional nurse for the past 9 years after working in a major trauma hospital. My job includes working with offenders in lock down as well as offenders who live in large groups and...