http://allnurses.com Correctional nurses Talking with other Nurses working within the correctional system. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:41:27 GMT vBulletin 60 http://img.an-file.info/misc/rss.jpg http://allnurses.com http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/correctional-medical-services-440040-new.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:15:40 GMT Wanted to know nurses' opinions of this private provider of corrections healthcare. Are they a good employer and do they provide a safe standard of care at your place of employment? Appreciate the feedback. Thanks. Eliandrock ]]> Correctional Nursing eliandrock http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/correctional-medical-services-440040.html http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/overtime-ca-prisons-439394-new.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:32:22 GMT I was wondering if any California corrections nurse can tell me how they work overtime if there are... I was wondering if any California corrections nurse can tell me how they work overtime if there are mandated furlough days. I have been researching CA corrections for quite a while, and will apply soon. And I know that there are many facilities that ask for overtime from their nurses, but I also read on the CDCR webpage about the salary adjustment due to mandatory furlough days. How does that work-they force you to take days off, then pay overtime for others? I am confused. Thanks in advance. KK ]]> Correctional Nursing katkonk http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/overtime-ca-prisons-439394.html http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/how-long-438802-new.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:34:07 GMT I recently turned in my Tb paperwork, medical forms etc for an LVN job I have thankfully landed in... I recently turned in my Tb paperwork, medical forms etc for an LVN job I have thankfully landed in a prison. I have done my fingerprints too.. I was wondering how long it usually takes to get an official start date- I feel like it's taking forever.. I have heard that the process can be lengthly. Any info would help.. THANKS!:spin: ]]> Correctional Nursing EMI23 http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/how-long-438802.html http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/common-correctional-nursing-438445-new.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:01:55 GMT Hi, Gang: I'm collecting a compendium of Interview Questions and best answers for folks prepping for a correctional nursing job interview. Could you chime in with yours even if you might have posted elsewhere on this forum? It would be good to have them all in one place for newbies searching this site (I will also include them on a special section of my blog).

Thanks for all the time and effort you spend helping new correctional nurses learn the ropes! :yeah:

Lorry
Luve this dancing guy! :dance: ]]> Correctional Nursing LorrySchoenlyRNPhD http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/common-correctional-nursing-438445.html http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/leaving-work-work-438097-new.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:35:12 GMT One of the reasons why I decided to go into correctional nursing was so I could leave work at work... One of the reasons why I decided to go into correctional nursing was so I could leave work at work and I would not care so much for my patients.

But, these patients are so mentally ill. I can't fix the problem. I can't give them that magic pill or hold their hand or make it better. I can't tell them that this world is a better place because they are alive. I can't stop them from cutting themselves. I can't stop the suicide attempts. I can't stop their nightmares or sit with them when they are new to the facility and are scared. I can't stop the rape, the brutal fights, the broken jaws.

I can't, I can't, I can't.

I read this section of allnurses failthfully. Nobody talks about how darn difficult and heartbreaking this line of work is. Am I the only one? Am I the only one who comes home from work and can't sleep because I can't stop thinking about the brutality that these men go through everyday? The violent rape that left a man with a prolapsed rectum? The man who bangs his head against the blocked wall because he has been in isolation for so long? The man who cut his arms so badly that his arms looked like ground beef?

I've tried to talk to my nursing friends about this. 99% of them think that they deserve this. After all, they are criminals. A danger to society. They deserve this torture because they took something/someone away. They've raped, killed, stolen. They are in a max security prison for a reason. They are dangerous. They would kill again in a heartbeat given the right circumstance. They manipulate, take advantage, and steal. You can't talk about this with your co-workers because you'll be labeled as "hug a thugger." You put on your poker face and go through the motions. You can't care.

But, I do care.

They are bad, bad men. But, they are humans whose mothers beat them and who were neglected and who are so broken that we can't fix them. They are people. They are people who made very bad choices.

The mental health portion of my job is wearing me down. I love the STEMI's. the emergencies, the education. I love treating their colds, bandaging their wounds, making their physical pain better. I like seeing the old men who are in the diabetic line smile their toothless smile. I like going home feeling I made a difference that day, even if the difference was made to a criminal who is just doing their time.

The psych portion is getting to me. I feel incompetent. I love my job. I can't imagine doing anything else.

Am I the only one? ]]> Correctional Nursing Eirene http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/leaving-work-work-438097.html http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/would-psych-experience-438004-new.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:22:10 GMT I am currently working as a Forensic psych unit RN, and fill in nursing supervisor. I have six... I am currently working as a Forensic psych unit RN, and fill in nursing supervisor. I have six months ICU, one year accute inpatient psych, and three years forensic psych. Is this experience enough to get a job in corrections? thanks ]]> Correctional Nursing psychdave http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/would-psych-experience-438004.html http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/tell-me-about-437837-new.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:25:04 GMT Hi everybody. For the past year now I've been looking to get into correctional nursing. The sad thing is at this time I don't know much about what it is that correctional nurses do. I'm an RN currently working in a med-surg/telemetry dept, and the last year I have been working step down icu. I've been working in the same hospital for the last 3 years now. I graduated in 2006. The job for the most part is overwhelming and stressful at times, but I'm very happy with the experience I'm getting. But i want to apply for a state prison job or county jail nursing job if there are any openings. I have somewhat of an experience working with the inmate population since my hospital has 8 inmate beds available in the medical guard unit, they can either be med-surg or telemetry, sometimes they are in the icu if they are critical.

Can anybody tell me the day to day duties of a registered nurse are in a correctional facility during their shift? Like what their routine is, what it is they do while at work? is it like a med-surg routine or is it totally something different.

Like for example since I'm a med-surg/telemetry/step-down nurse, my 12 hours would consist of something like this: obtain report, do patient assessments, charting, medication pass, perform any treatments such as dressing changes, admit patients, discharge patients, fix IVs that have gone bad etc etc etc and more charting and paperwork, while at the same time continually monitoring patient for changes, close off everything at the end of the shift, tally the vital signs and I/0s, labs give report to oncoming shift. well its actually more complicated than that.

any advice is much appreciated. ]]> Correctional Nursing Wheaties http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/tell-me-about-437837.html http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/h1n1-prison-setting-437343-new.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:32:56 GMT Just wondering if any of you have experienced outbreaks of H1N1 in your facility, how widespread it... Just wondering if any of you have experienced outbreaks of H1N1 in your facility, how widespread it became and what measures you took when it happened. We do not have an outbreak at present, but I want to be completely prepared if we have one. Our current protocol is just to monitor for potential symptoms, then isolate if we have any cases. ]]> Correctional Nursing Orca http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/h1n1-prison-setting-437343.html http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/my-first-job-436915-new.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:32:54 GMT i greaduated in may and i was offered a per diem position at a county jail. the paperwork took... i greaduated in may and i was offered a per diem position at a county jail. the paperwork took forever to verify but finally i received the official offer letter and now im waiting for a phone call to start. my question is how likely am i to be a full time employee and how long does it usually take to change from per diem to ft. also i know per diem is not a good first job but at this point i am glad to even have a job as a rn. from your experiences does per diem nurse have a lot of work? meanign a lot of days to work? ]]> Correctional Nursing bymysoultosqueezeRN http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/my-first-job-436915.html http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/kingman-az-dui-436881-new.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:50:27 GMT I am relocating to Az in a few months. I have worked in correctional nursing for almost 9 years... I am relocating to Az in a few months. I have worked in correctional nursing for almost 9 years now. Anyone know anything about Kingman Prison? Anyone ever work for the private company that runs the prison? What is the average wage of an RN in Kingman area. Thanks for any/all help. ]]> Correctional Nursing bronconurse1960 http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/kingman-az-dui-436881.html http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/new-lpn-grad-436789-new.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:22:06 GMT Hello all,

I got my LPN license in July and I've finally landed an interview for job in a state corrections facility (Ohio). I'm triply nervous as I haven't interviewed for a new job in five years, this is my first nursing interview, and the setting is a little intimidating even though I'm really interested in the job.
What can I expect? Please help! My interview is Nov 18th so I have a while to stew about this and any advice would be so greatly appreciated!
Thanks! ]]> Correctional Nursing booogalooobaby http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/new-lpn-grad-436789.html http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/ca-prison-jobs-436044-new.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:57:57 GMT Hi I am new here. I am currently working as an RN in a forensic psych facility. I an intrested in... Hi I am new here. I am currently working as an RN in a forensic psych facility. I an intrested in working in a California prison. Can anyone tell me how long the application process takes. Thanks ]]> Correctional Nursing psychdave http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/ca-prison-jobs-436044.html http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/anyone-here-nurse-436034-new.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:20:06 GMT I just wanted to see what type of job duties are required in the US Marshals as a nurse. I would... I just wanted to see what type of job duties are required in the US Marshals as a nurse. I would want to take the USPHS route to get the stellar benefits. Any info would be greatly appreciated. ]]> Correctional Nursing Cowboy Thug http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/anyone-here-nurse-436034.html http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/correctional-nursing-questionnaire-436021-new.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:01:15 GMT Hey, I'm a student nurse from Fort Collins, Colorado. I'm using this site to collect information about correctional nursing for a cultural presentation for my fundamentals class. I've developed a questionnaire for anyone with experience in correctional nursing to consider. Please feel free to respond to one, all or any combination of questions which you find interesting. Thank you so much for your insight!

1. Using the common nursing stereotypes (battle ax, angel of mercy, etc) describe your relationship with inmates.

2. What are some methods that you use to build repore and trust with inmates?

3. Are you ever aware of the charges being held against your patients, if so does that effect the way you care for them?

4. How do the inmates attitudes and philosophy related to healthcare compare to non-inmates?

5. Can you explain the inmate culture as it relates to healthcare?

6. How were your perceptions of nursing changed or effected when you began taking care of patients that were being held against their will?

7. Do you believe that the bedside manner you use with inmates would be appropriate in other fields of nursing? Please explain.

8. Would it be difficult for you to acclimate to another field of nursing? What would you have to changed?

9. What events led you to becoming a correctional nurse?

10. Has it been your ambition since nursing school to be a correctional nurse?

Thank you so much for your thoughts and experiences! ]]> Correctional Nursing egmiller http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/correctional-nursing-questionnaire-436021.html http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/southern-health-partners-435311-new.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:25:41 GMT Can anyone give me any info on working for this organization that contracts with jails? Thanks! Can anyone give me any info on working for this organization that contracts with jails?

Thanks! ]]> Correctional Nursing amyphee http://allnurses.com/correctional-nursing/southern-health-partners-435311.html