I've been a correctional nurse in a state prison for better than 8 years and CCHC nurse so I do understand your situation. Our protocal is to do an EKG on ANYONE incarcerated that c/o chest pain. So what if security gives you "the stink eye" when you do obtain a EKG? YOU are the health care professional, not them and it's YOUR license that is on the line. Your job security comes from giving good care not from the bullies with a badge. If this continues, go see your HSA and report the officers in question. Your license could depend on it.
Dec 25, '12 by OldcootRNI've been a correctional nurse in a state prison for better than 8 years and CCHC nurse so I do understand your situation. Our protocal is to do an EKG on ANYONE incarcerated that c/o chest pain. So what if security gives you "the stink eye" when you do obtain a EKG? YOU are the health care professional, not them and it's YOUR license that is on the line. Your job security comes from giving good care not from the bullies with a badge. If this continues, go see your HSA and report the officers in question. Your license could depend on it.