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    New RN Grad going to CA Prisons

    jescalynn replied to misspinkmeow's topic in Correctional

    Yes I love it and I'm glad I switched from private sector. We have lots of OT which can be good or bad. Lol. Lots of
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    New RN Grad going to CA Prisons

    jescalynn replied to misspinkmeow's topic in Correctional

    Probably depends where your at if your near Avenel they are hiring, they are always hiring. Many are many aren't. But it takes apx 6 months to get hired so don't get discouraged and apply
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    Reality?

    jescalynn replied to Pca_85revived's topic in Correctional

    Don't believe everything you see on TV. I have never witnessed abuse and neglect. Prisoners recieve better treatment than many people out on the street. But it's not a job for the faint of heart. Keep...
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    CDCR/ CA State prison schedule

    jescalynn replied to Beatricenurse's topic in Correctional

    RNs can swap off the bat, LVNs have to wait till the end of
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    CDCR/ CA State prison schedule

    jescalynn replied to Beatricenurse's topic in Correctional

    8hr shifts 6-2, 2-10, 10-12. OT is expected where I am. Your schedule is set, your RDOs (days off) are determined by your set schedule. Some people luck out and get good RDOs others get Tuesdays and...
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    Limited term question (CDCR)

    jescalynn replied to Cnurse1's topic in Correctional

    I was limited term full time, not intermittent not sure how that works. All I know is you'll cap out at 1500hrs a
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    Limited term question (CDCR)

    jescalynn replied to Cnurse1's topic in Correctional

    I was hired limited term. The prison I work at hires most of its staff LT, I worked and still applied/interviewed. I was ok with the LT because I really just wanted my foot in the door, once your in...
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    Limited term question (CDCR)

    jescalynn replied to Cnurse1's topic in Correctional

    What I was told: you get one year, rolled over for two and at the end of two your made permanent. Wait it out it will all work out. What I did: applied for every permanent opening at my facility...
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    Leaving the bedside for Correctional Facility

    jescalynn replied to RNforLongTime's topic in Correctional

    So true! Someone explained to me that in *most* cases the only thing the inmate has control of is his body. He will care for it meticulously and come to the RN for the slightest things. They also love...
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    Leaving the bedside for Correctional Facility

    jescalynn replied to RNforLongTime's topic in Correctional

    That's what I just did. It is quite a transition but I'm glad I made the
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    Typical Shift in Correctons?

    jescalynn replied to SheriffLauren's topic in Correctional

    My orientation was 2 months, so yes fantastic. I feel safer working in corrections than I would working in a ED. COs are there to keep you safe with inmate interactions. You should never be alone with...
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    Typical Shift in Correctons?

    jescalynn replied to SheriffLauren's topic in Correctional

    Depends where in the prison you are and if your a RN/LVN or PT. As a RN I do assessments and charting. That's about it. I'm vacation relief in the TTA and CTC. Occasionally I'll do an IV or dressing...
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    Best Sick Call slips

    jescalynn replied to DawnJ's topic in Correctional

    "There is an apple seed in my ear". When interviewed, me "why did you put an apple seed in your ear". I/P "so I could save it for
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    How to get into developmental disability nursing?

    jescalynn replied to KDalmostRN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Schools, call the group homes, day care centers ect., I'm in California and all facilities by me with the exception of schools advertise on
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    employment question

    jescalynn replied to trinan71's topic in Correctional

    I think it's referring to someone you know there at the facility because if its an issue they can move the inmate. Just talk to your HR person or your
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    Dilemma 2 job offers

    jescalynn replied to catlvr976's topic in Correctional

    You made a good choice I switched from skilled nursing to corrections, my drive is insane to work (1hr15min), but at least here in CA the pay is phenomenal so it's worth it. I feel less stress in...
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    What to bring to work

    jescalynn posted a topic in Correctional

    6 months after first applying, 4 months after my first interview I got my official offer and background clearance to start as a corrections RN the first of next month! Yay! I'm so excited! My...
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    What to bring to work

    jescalynn replied to jescalynn's topic in Correctional

    Turns out I needed nothing pretty much nothing lol, scrubs a few pens (even though they are technically contraband) and a whistle. Lol I was all worried for
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    What is the dress code for nurses?

    jescalynn replied to Blackcat99's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Jeans, t-shirts and flip-flops for me over here in California. I wear scrubs and danskos when I'm going on appointments because I've run over my toe too many times with wheelchairs and once dropped...
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    Pay for RN working in group homes?

    jescalynn replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    $31/hr in ca, no benefits crap vacation, tons of work little reward from management (although huge rewards from grateful patients). I've been working at an icf-ddn for 3 years, 2 as a RN and just quit...
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    What to bring to work

    jescalynn replied to jescalynn's topic in Correctional

    Thank you everyone, looks like day one is just paperwork and training videos so they will be able to inform me then. I'll pack a lunch because this facility is out in the middle of nowhere and leave...
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    What to bring to work

    jescalynn replied to jescalynn's topic in Correctional

    Thanks! No sanitizer? I would have never guessed on
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    Cute Tiny Blonde Girl

    jescalynn replied to RachealAnne's topic in Correctional

    Nursing school has a funny way of pointing you in the direction you should go. I went into school wanting to do l&d HATED every second of that clinical lol, ended up in peds, next month I start...
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    Salinas Valley State Prison

    jescalynn replied to couponcrazy's topic in Correctional

    I started applying in August, got my first of three interviews in October, got two job offers in January. Now waiting on fingerprinting which will take 4-8 weeks before my firm offer comes in. Its...
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    Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    jescalynn replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    I interviewed last month in ca exact same questions! Have another interview on monday I'm curious if it will be the same again