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  1. "International Association of Nurses" - is this legit?

    psysn posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Does anyone know what the "International Association of Nurses" is, or if it's legit? During school I got letters three years in a row telling me I was nominated for the "Who's Who in Educators" and...

  2. Seizures Real vs Fake

    psysn replied to princess pickles's topic in Correctional

    claudja, I'm so sorry you're having to go through that. We had an inmate with psychogenic seizures as a result of conversion disorder, and it's difficult for even professionals to understand that what...

  3. CCHP certification exam

    psysn replied to Findingmynitch's topic in Correctional

    Certification as a CCHP is required before being able to sit for CCHP-RN. http://www.ncchc.org/CCHP-RN Good luck sitting for your

  4. Anyone work at Stateville in Illinois?

    psysn replied to Orion81RN's topic in Correctional

    I used to work there. There is an infirmary, an urgent care, dental, dialysis, optometry on Stateville side. They also have the Northern Reception and Classification center, which has a psych...

  5. CCHP certification exam

    psysn replied to Findingmynitch's topic in Correctional

    Multiple choice, I don't remember how many questions, around 100 maybe? Good

  6. CCHP certification exam

    psysn replied to Findingmynitch's topic in Correctional

    I took it, and passed, at the NCCHC conference this past October. It wasn't too bad. I read through all the Prison standards (as my employer is a prison), and skimmed through the juvenile and jail...

  7. Peer interview, but probably will decline position

    psysn posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have made it through 2/3 of the interview process for a part time position, and have a peer interview scheduled for next week. After speaking with my spouse, we've kind of decided that it would be...

  8. Seizures Real vs Fake

    psysn replied to princess pickles's topic in Correctional

    One trick a coworker shared is rubbing a handful of ice on the person's belly. If they're faking they recover instantly, and most of the time they start to "come out of it" when you loudly ask the...

  9. Being interrupted during report.

    psysn replied to chicklet74's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i had a coworker who constantly interrupted while i was giving her report. one time she breezed in at the last minute, plopped down, and i swear the words out of her mouth were "you don't have to give...

  10. Would you drive 1 1/2 to 2 hours for a job?

    psysn replied to Zookeeper44's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took a job 2 1/2 hours from home. Got a cheap apartment midway, went home on my days off. Did that for eight months and now am transferring to a site 30 minutes from home. For me, it was worth it, I...

  11. Transfer from women to men? Medium to max?

    psysn posted a topic in Correctional

    Any advice on transferring from a women's medium security prison to a men's maximum security? I put in for a transfer for a number of reasons. Any advice on making the transition? Or how long it takes...

  12. g tube machine question

    psysn replied to wnabanurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    next time watch the machine for a few minutes. this video might help you understand: http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-use-sentinel-enteral-medical-feeding-pump-381991/ pay close attention at time...

  13. Professional boundraries in Correctional Nursing

    psysn replied to harmonpa's topic in Correctional

    We have issues at the prison I work at with professional boundaries. Most of the nurses invite the inmates to call them by their first name. At first I went with it. After some issues arose with...

  14. Unbelievable inmate requests

    psysn replied to deyo321's topic in Correctional

    Someone got really snippy with me the other day. She said "A spider bit me," so I asked the very reasonable question of whether she saw the spider that bit her (yes I am fully aware that they call...

  15. Attention Prison Nurses!!!

    psysn replied to ~Transplant Nurse~'s topic in Correctional

    I work at a medium security prison, and the diabetes line runs about as you said. Sometime between 4 and 5am they call the line to come to healthcare, and again around 5pm. Those who need more...

  16. No orientation?

    psysn posted a topic in Correctional

    I am just about finished with all my pre-employment stuff for a correctional job. When I asked what kind of orientation there is, I was told there really isn't one, that I would most likely work a...

  17. No orientation?

    psysn replied to psysn's topic in Correctional

    Thanks for replies. I've been there about two weeks and have gotten lots of one-on-one time with the other RNs and the LPNs, so they didn't just toss me in like I was afraid of. I spent a full week on...

  18. New Grad w/ License - Job market

    psysn replied to Tito RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I will send you a message with the link (and to anyone else who asks). I won't put it in the thread because they don't pay me to headhunt for

  19. New Grad w/ License - Job market

    psysn replied to Tito RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    A handful of new grads have gotten jobs doing "case management" for a health insurance company in the Naperville area. A few others have gotten jobs at the prisons. Most people from my class who got...

  20. LPN Requirements for BSN Student in Illinois

    psysn replied to cubs1977's topic in General Nursing

    Who at your school have you asked? Your academic advisor should be able to answer questions like that, or go to the nursing program's administrative assistant (secretary). If the admin assistant at...

  21. Question about your first job as an RN

    psysn replied to Chameleonchick's topic in General Nursing

    Check your county health department! At the one here, the nurses work 8-4, no weekends, no holidays, no

  22. No orientation?

    psysn replied to psysn's topic in Correctional

    No, this will be my first job as a

  23. Student nurse seeking support

    psysn replied to Nursing_rules's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you're on an unhappy floor. So many of my classmates hated med-surg because the nurses there were miserable and overworked. I'm not going to go into my opinions of the rose-colored...

  24. Finger printing needed to get ATT in illinois??

    psysn replied to dawn.b-RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I think your director may be misinformed, you need to submit the fingerprinting before you can sit NCLEX. When in doubt, check with IDFPR: http://www.idfpr.com/dpr/apply/Rn.asp Your receipt for...

  25. Moving to Illinois as a new grad

    psysn replied to Tree5981's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I know a few people who got jobs in the Chicago area right after passing NCLEX, but I know many more people who are STILL looking for a full time position. Before moving, look into the state...