HardStick69

i was working registry and decided to pursue a career with CDCR- state prison. i somewhat regret it as i loved the jail. however, i had to choose a sure thing with benefits. yes it is possible you can float to san berdoo(central), or glen helen. but thats really not that bad because those facilities have much less acute patients(basically no asthmatic / diabetics if i remember correctly). floating is very common because some people prefer those locations as they are close to where they live ect edit** floating isnt that common is what i meant to say

ive worked there. its pretty awesome as they have 12hr shifts. you will do great with your experience. maybe brush up on some BLS triage, psych, and trauma assessments. easier than medsurge

Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.

Thanks brother. Im assuming the lpn pay grade is substantially less too?

Talk to a lawyer and get your cases exsponged(sp? Sorry pressed for time) and get med clearance from a doc and you will be fine. I want to enlist too but dont have the bsn

Military cutoff i believe is 42. So... Good enuff for government work! Plus you will be an officer. Sign on bonuses ect.. You are not too old! Not by a long shot

This is absolutely no help but its hilarious

Ive had pt's with arythmias throw some crazy sp02 readings. When in doubt do an ekg and or get your history. Something about arythmia does this.

Work in research. You may be able to get your foot in the door as a "coordinator" and eventually step it up to a clinical trial monitor. Both make decent pay but its a huge diff from bedside. I was a nurse pharmacist and used to infuse stemcells for some big trials(doctors office setting). Lots of possibilities. I however am looking for a change in paths towards military/corrections. Good luck feel free to ask q's

Im an ADN graduated in 2011. I have experience in infusion, research, and case management. Problem is i have an ADN. Ive searched the site and havent found many threads past the 2011 date on the subject. Ive talked to a local recruiter for the army and have an appointment in 72 hours or so. He is not a medical recruiter but seemed content that i had actual nursing experience despite my ADN(not BSN) degree. i would love to get busy and get my nursing going as an enlisted. However im concerned that i will run into road blocks. On to my questions; has anything changed in terms of demand for ADN military nurses vs officer vs experience? what can i expect from my encounter? looking forward to any help on this matter. Many thanks.