Chaoticdreams33 MSN, RN

Psych, substance abuse, MR-DD

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    Made it through my first week!

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Correctional

    So my second week and a half- not so good. I am seeing some HIGHLY questionable nursing practice by some of the nurses, a ton of call outs, I mean someone calls out pretty much every day, and a lot of...
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    Made it through my first week!

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Correctional

    Awesome! I hope that you like it. I really like the JOB, the actual work that you do. The archaic way things are done, and all the interpersonal BS I could do without! But it's really not a bad...
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    My husband is in a Calif Prison! I have an interview ~HELP~

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to nightnurseLVN2300's topic in Correctional

    Nightnurse lvn- This was asked of me before they offered me the position. The application does have a disclaimer that says that answering yes does not necessarily disqualify you from
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    My husband is in a Calif Prison! I have an interview ~HELP~

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to nightnurseLVN2300's topic in Correctional

    BabyLady- Well yes, that is true, the interviewer cannot ask any of those type of questions. But in my case, they were asked on the official application. I Had to list the names and addresses of all...
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    My husband is in a Calif Prison! I have an interview ~HELP~

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to nightnurseLVN2300's topic in Correctional

    You will probably have to tell them that he is in prison though. There were questions like that on my official application, any friends, family, in prison? I don't know about Cali
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    What is the med pass like at your DOC

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to newtress's topic in Correctional

    Well, I have now seen and participated in the am med pass at four different facilities. It's not so bad. I mean, there are a lot of meds for sure, but it seems like once you get used to it it won't be...
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    Accepted my 3rd shift job offer today!

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to GoECU's topic in Correctional

    :balloons: Congrats to both of you! I just started last week, but I would second 360joules advice. Keep your eyes and ears open and take in all you can during your
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    Two different Interviews..what questions should I be asking them?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to ScrappinSpidey's topic in Correctional

    Sorry I was too late! but Congrats! I would love to work with the Juveniles, but that facility is way to far away from me. You never know what to expect from an interview. I have had the 2 hour...
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    Two different Interviews..what questions should I be asking them?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to ScrappinSpidey's topic in Correctional

    Hi Lynn, and congrats on landing an interview! I would want to know the basics, such as how many nurses are on each shift for how many inmates, what type of training do they provide, how long will...
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    What is the med pass like at your DOC

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to newtress's topic in Correctional

    I'll let you know next
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    Got a conditional job offer! Thank you!!!

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Correctional

    Nursejudy- Thank you!!! Oh my, now that is an interesting take on drug abuse! Thank you, I will def keep posting. My first day (just HR orientation though) is tomorrow! I am so
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    Got a conditional job offer! Thank you!!!

    Chaoticdreams33 posted a topic in Correctional

    I just wanted to say thank you for everyone for giving me the information I needed to help me at my interviews. I got a call this morning to say that I have been selected for a position and I received...
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    Interview today, short and sweet. Good or Bad sign?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to GoECU's topic in Correctional

    :ancong!:
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    Got a conditional job offer! Thank you!!!

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Correctional

    rocki718- Congrats!!! :balloons::monkeydance: Oh really, they actually spray the stuff? That is good though, so you know what to expect. I actually talked to my PCP because I was worried after the...
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    Got a conditional job offer! Thank you!!!

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Correctional

    Thanks caliotter, yes they did make me lift 50lbs and carry it across the room and back. As well as lift it onto a table and put it back on the floor. It wasn't bad at all!!! Although it did take me...
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    Interview today, short and sweet. Good or Bad sign?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to GoECU's topic in Correctional

    Yes, I would agree with nursejudy. Just because it was short and to the point, isn't necessarily bad. And may actually be good for you. There are a lot of other factors to consider as well, like if...
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    EC Community-Focused Nursing exam

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to rmbt418's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took it. Passed with a C with no studying. This is my worst grade in my whole academic career and I really wish I had studied... oh well I got an A on the psych one! Honestly I don't remember the...
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    Got a conditional job offer! Thank you!!!

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Correctional

    That is great rocki718. definitely let me know how it goes! I applied for the per diem too and interviewed at 3 different facilities, but they offered me a FT instead. Congrats
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    Got a conditional job offer! Thank you!!!

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Correctional

    Rocki718- I am actually not scheduled to start until the March 26th HR orientation. But they have not called me back for my "second interview" that I requested to get a better feel for the position,...
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    NP versus Nursing Management

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to jlcole45's topic in Nurse Management

    Sometimes things happen for a reason! Good luck with your interview, and see how you like doing it full time (although that will likely be hard also going to FNP school). You seem to like mentoring...
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    NP versus Nursing Management

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to jlcole45's topic in Nurse Management

    Well this is a very good question. I just clicked on your post because this is the dilemma I am having as well. I cannot decide if management or NP would be better for me either, though I am a new...
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    read a good book about nursing homes and nurses

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to spiderpig's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    just ordered it too. can't wait to read it. as a nurse thinking about working in ltc, and my grandma is in a ltc
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    Job interview @ nursing home today

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Gem0607's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Even if you don't have any experience in LTC you should spin all your experience and skills for how they will benefit you in a position in LTC. Like supervision exp, exp with geriatric in the hospital...
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    Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    Congrats Kora0880! And thanks for sharing. I was surprised when they didn't give me any case scenarios, it seems to be common in correctional interviews! SookieRN- I am in
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    Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    Sorry this thread didn't help you in your interview! You really never know what to expect. And everyone has different interviewing styles too. But thanks for sharing, I am sure it will help someone in...