NewGradRN10 replied to riverguy's topic in Correctional
Thanks DesertRN! At these two prisons, is there more than one RN on the night shift? Do they provide decent training for a new nurse? Is this night shift best for a new nurse (slower)? I appreciate...
NewGradRN10 replied to hnt1987's topic in Correctional
bump... Is it easier to start on the night shift? Is it slower? Like a 22:00 - 0600 ? Do you actually pass meds at these hours? Most importantly, is there more than one nurse in a prison with 3,500...
NewGradRN10 replied to riverguy's topic in Correctional
Bump. Is it safe to work at Ironwood or Chuckwalla as an RN? Have there been any nurse hostage or other safety issues for RN's at these two prisons? Are you always accompanied by two "armed" guards...
NewGradRN10 replied to NewGradRN10's topic in Correctional
Hi, Thanks for all of your messages! I found out which registry they use and filled out an application with them. They called me and said that you need at least one year of nursing experience to work...
NewGradRN10 replied to NewGradRN10's topic in General Nursing
Thank you all for your responses. I was under the impression that you still needed many volunteers. For now, I will send a donation through the Red Cross. There are still over 400 missing, which is...
NewGradRN10 replied to NewGradRN10's topic in Alabama Nursing
Hi, Thanks for your response. I would like to volunteer in Tuscaloosa actually. I have a new graduate RN friend who speaks fluent Spanish. If they will allow an out of state license, perhaps we can...
Hello, I graduated from nursing school this past December and got my RN in February. I also got my ACLS this month. I haven't been able to find a job yet in California. I'm just sitting around with...
Hello, I graduated from nursing school this past December and got my RN in February. I also got my ACLS this month. I haven't been able to find a job yet in California. I'm just sitting around with...
Hello~ I applied for a position at several S. California prisons 4 months ago. I received a 75% on the experience questionare being that I am a new graduate RN. Is there any chance for me to get into...
NewGradRN10 replied to KansasNurseD's topic in Correctional
update, my tour of the california prison is scheduled for next week. i'm looking forward to it because i should come out of there knowing if this type of job is for me. a nurse is providing the tour....
NewGradRN10 replied to mixyplixy's topic in Correctional
I am a new graduate RN with ADN. I specifically want to work in corrections and have submit a resume 3 weeks ago. I also took the online exam and got a 75%. I never received a response from the DOC. I...