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  1. Usphs?

    BSNinTX replied to fmrnicumom's topic in Government, Military

    Sorry for the slow reply; I don't get on here much. Go to usphs.gov and check the link for student opportunities. They will sponsor some professions during some portions of the schooling. Also, the...

  2. USPHS - Reserves??

    BSNinTX replied to saltfish's topic in Government, Military

    You must forget what you know about active/reserve in context of military services when looking at USPHS. All USPHS officers are commissioned as reserve officers. They are on active duty status,...

  3. coworkers who never say no

    BSNinTX replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Correctional

    Actually, it is a very big deal. Once you start letting the inmate get away with being an hour late to med line - which is, by the way, a required programming assignment and should receive an...

  4. Army Nurse Thinking going To Air Force

    BSNinTX replied to Guest193822's topic in Government, Military

    I converted from civil service to PHS in October. In exchange for a four year committment, I got a $20,000 assension bonus paid up front. I am eligible for the GI Bill, which is now at $36,000+....

  5. How safe is it, really?

    BSNinTX replied to rachelgp's topic in Correctional

    The easy answer - and the only answer - is that it depends. I work in a low security federal prison. We do not have officers with us, or even in the medical area, unless there is an inmate from...

  6. Army Nurse Thinking going To Air Force

    BSNinTX replied to Guest193822's topic in Government, Military

    I'm converting from GL to Public Health Service but remaining at the same Bureau of Prisons facility. Public Health Service places a lot of value on mobility, geographic and programatic, for...

  7. Army Nurse Thinking going To Air Force

    BSNinTX replied to Guest193822's topic in Government, Military

    I am days away from converting from GS (well, actually GL) to Public Health Service. Uniformed services retirement is noncontributory, which means you don't pay into it, and you get 2.5% per year of...

  8. Q for Navy nurses

    BSNinTX posted a topic in Government, Military

    Navy nurses, What do you wear in clinical settings. I know that you have whites, khakis, dress uniforms. What do you wear when you're actually doing patient care, say in med-surg or critical care....

  9. expert opinions please

    BSNinTX replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

    To amend my earlier post, there is another way to check seizures for faking. As with the nipple twist, but reach lower (works for males, maybe not females). Now remember, the idea is to GRAB and...

  10. Coast Guard Nursing?

    BSNinTX replied to wannabecatcher's topic in Government, Military

    The Coast Guard has enlisted corpsman, but no nurses. Nurses, physicians, mid-level providers and other health care professionals/officers are assigned from the Public Health

  11. expert opinions please

    BSNinTX replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

    My favorite for testing fake seizures: Yes, sternal rub works, nail bed pressure works, arm drop works, ammonia inhalant works...but have some fun while you're at it...NIPPLE TWIST. If it's a fake,...

  12. Certification exams

    BSNinTX replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

    The American Correctional Assocation offers a Certified Corrections Nurse exam.

  13. No Maternity (or peds) rotations in my school

    BSNinTX replied to Sarah LnDHopes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    "My school (Comm. college of philadelphia) is definitely accredited and reputable, w/ decent NCLEX scores (high 80's)."...

  14. game of letters

    BSNinTX replied to phiposurde's topic in Emergency

    go to http://www.certificationguide.com and you'll find hundred you could

  15. No Maternity (or peds) rotations in my school

    BSNinTX replied to Sarah LnDHopes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I guess all I can say is...WHAT!?! How does a nursing school get accredited without doing these rotations? At the very least, OB was always a good place to give students experience starting IV's...I...

  16. Mrsa

    BSNinTX replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    It is exceedingly common. I&D as well as moist heat is a good choice for minor infection or early in the course. We have good success with Bactrim DS twice daily + Rifampin 300mg twice daily. A...

  17. Any BOP/Federal correctional nurses out there??

    BSNinTX replied to nurse_schuh's topic in Correctional

    It can be a lengthy process. Or it can go very quickly. Often, it depends on a number of things: How bad do they need a nurse? How competent is the HR

  18. MSN or MBA

    BSNinTX replied to Fiesta Red's topic in Nurse Management

    Both. If that's not possible, look for an MSN program with a good, broad basis in administration. Also, it is important to understand what you want to do with it and look into what is required. In...

  19. Correctional Nursing Humor

    BSNinTX replied to kb23503's topic in Correctional

    I love it. I often suggest my inmates stand very close to the wire at 3 am. That way, the perimeter patrol officer can deliver their medication most effectively...in the 12 gauge

  20. Hooray, he's gone!!!!

    BSNinTX replied to rgcirn's topic in Correctional

    He'll be back. Or, someone

  21. Looks a hinderance to being hired?

    BSNinTX replied to newtress's topic in Correctional

    I agree with the others who say that looks should not be an issue. I do think from my experience that you are unlikely to see a whole lot of really young women working as correctional nurses, simply...

  22. Federal Bureau of Prisons

    BSNinTX replied to military spouse's topic in Correctional

    I assume that you are talking about the application process on BOP-HIRES, where you answer some multiple choice questions about your knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as select your location...

  23. Federal Bureau of Prisons

    BSNinTX replied to military spouse's topic in Correctional

    I am at the FCI in Bastrop. You should have no problem finding work at a correctional facility. There are two federal facilities in the DFW area and they are always hurting for nurses. In addition,...

  24. Federal Bureau of Prisons

    BSNinTX replied to military spouse's topic in Correctional

    I work at a facility in Texas. The vast majority of institutions are clinic jobs. The medical centers and a few care level 3 institutions have more invovled operations such as a short stay infirmary...

  25. New Grad, Offered Position in clinic at Correctional Institute. Take it???

    BSNinTX replied to Carebear06's topic in Correctional

    Well, it sounds like you want to do ER, so that's probably what you should do. With that said, I work corrections. From my viewpoint, it should not look bad if you quit soon after coming to...