Slappy619

For Southern CA, psych RN: Try Patton State Hospital (in San Bernardino) or Metro State Hospital (in Norwalk) It's a state job. Good pay and great benefits. Arrowhead hospital in Colton has a new grad RN program specifically for Psych. That job is with San Bernardino county. Good luck, I may be your co-worker in the near future.

Hey! I'm glad it is working out for you! Unfortunately, I can't make it. Good news I can try again in a year. In the meantime, I'll try to get a non-peace officer job (Psych Tech) at one of the state hospital then try to transfer over. Maybe next year? Hope you have a great and fruitful Career! Take Care, Pete

Congrats!!!! I am glad you got it!! I'm still undergoing the background. I hit a snag but hopefully it will be sorted out. I don't think I will come onboard until early next year. I'm still in school (psych tech) and I can't start work until I am licensed. Let me know how it goes!! Hopefully, I will catch up with you. My name is Pete. I'd send you my email but I think they block it? Take Care!

Awesome! I hope you get it! Hopefully I will be your co-worker in a few months! Thanks for the info.

Thanks for the info! I would like to go into psych nursing. I've been told that my current degree would be a big help, due to the fact many severe psych patients have made contact with the criminal justice system. The accelerated BSN sounds like a good idea.

Hi! I was wondering if I should pursuit a bachelors degree in Nursing, after I get my RN license. I already have a bachelors in a different field (Criminal Justice). Would it make any difference to get another bachelors to employers? OR would employers honor my bachelors + RN credential? Any input would be appreciated! Thanks.

Thanks for the info! This will help me bunches!

Thanks for the heads up!

Thanks! I was wondering if I stayed in the officer/nurse position (MTA) and got my RN would I get paid significantly more. I'm applying as MTA but I will be working under my Psych Tech license. Thanks for answering my post!

Hi Everybody! I was wondering if anyone on this board is an MTA at Salinas Valley or Vacaville. I just applied as an MTA at Salinas. I have a ton of questions. Any info provided would be greatly appreciated!!! -How long did your background check take? -I will be a Psych Tech, if I get the job. If I get an RN license, will I get paid more? -Do you like it? Any info would be awesome! THANKS!!