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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 your help. Thanks!

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 inmates during the night shift? How many nurses are ...

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 (by armed I mean batons). Do you wear a prison issue...

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 plenty of time on my hands. I would love to go out t...

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 corrections as a new graduate nurse? I even applie...

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 plenty of time on my hands. I would love to go out t...

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 for the registry. Bummer!

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 heartbreaking. I'll be thinking of those in the affe...

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 get out there. What a terrible disaster. I would rea...

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Hello, Can anyone tell me what interview questions are typically used for the versant program?

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. you have to fill out a clearance form and are clea...

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 also was unable to find out what rank I am. I hav...

Worked for me and everyone else who tried it in my nursing class. Those who got the credit card screen failed. Those who could not register passed.

Hi, When does the next Versant program start at JFK?

LOL...yes, your state must be VERY different. I've had two of the prison guards urge me to take a tour first. One is a family friend and has worked there for years. He said they have nurses who take tours there at least once per week. Most of them do...

I'm going to call the prison today to request a tour of the facility. I'm hoping that by meeting some of the nurses, they may put in a good word for me! What should I wear when I show up for the tour? A pant suit? In this situation, I'm not sure what...

bymysoultosqueezrn - that's great to hear! 6 weeks would make for a great training period. i also love how you have time to pee - hehe. in our clinical rotations at school, it seemed that i never had time to pee or eat. i'm looking for something that...

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I enjoyed this post. I found it to be very helpful. I am a new RN and would like to work as a CF nurse in California. Half way through the nursing program I decided that this is what I wanted to do. I have a few questions that I'm hoping someone can ...