JailRN

correctional, psych, ICU, CCU, ER

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About JailRN

JailRN specializes in correctional, psych, ICU, CCU, ER.


I'm employed by a local police department in their jail medical division, Mom to Joey (and Doug Jr.), widow to Doug, taking one day at a time

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  1. JailRN

    What if the Boston bomber was your pt

    I work for the police department in a local jail. I'm always professional, but not warm and fuzzy. That will get you hurt. I see murderers, rapists, child molesters, drunk drivers, child abusers, etc. I can tell you, I'd give him the same care that I...
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    What Type of Nursing is Right for Me?

    The beauty of nursing is that you can switch 'specialties'. Go where you're pulled. I've been in nursing since 1972, most of it psych. Most pts have some underlying psych dx. Plus, if you know your psych, you'll have an easier time with your boards. ...
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    Pulled from floor by "Men in Black"

    Why would you discuss ANY pt with ANYONE without knowing who they were? You've put yourself in a jam! Hope you have a good lawyer and malpractice insurance!! Even a good lawyer will tell you to keep quiet unless there's a subpoena.
  4. She's lazy. Plain and simple! It drives me crazy when RN's have time to complain about something that we could have taken care of ourselves. It would have taken a few minutes to answer the light and put the pt on a bedpan, instead if having the pt so...
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    Bullies at the work place.. vent

    I think there's one like this in every facility. I wouldn't tell her anything! She sounds like she'd cover it up or just lie. Your responsibility is to your patients and yourself. You don't want to get involved in some sort of conspiracy! Keep doing ...
  6. JailRN

    10th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    What part of 'apply sparingly' did you not understand, Sir??
  7. "The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth". Sounds like you have more on your hands than an ugly, foul mouth pt. You have co-workers who 'yell at you'. I wouldn't put up with it. You were correct in your notes. It's not your job to write ...
  8. JailRN

    New Grad Interview Help!

    Congrats! Just breathe, pause and think before you answer. Find out about the facility and what they offer to pts before you go. You'll be fine. Let us know!
  9. JailRN

    Working as a nurse and pregnancy

    Unless they ask, don't volunteer information. Years ago, I oriented a RN from a registry who was hired to work weekends. When she was scheduled for her first shift 3 days later, the registry called and said she was in labor and wouldn't be in. I neve...
  10. JailRN

    Allowing Pt's Parent to Take Meds Home

    Wake him up. He'll eventually fall asleep again. Like was said before, you're responsible for giving the meds ordered. If there's a problem, how does it look in court?
  11. JailRN

    Office nurse or LTC?

    I wouldn't compromise my values for any price. If the MD's aren't docs that you would go to and take your family to, I wouldn't work for them. It's not worth putting your license at risk.
  12. JailRN

    The New Alphabet

    :rotfl::rotfl: Cute, very cute I needed that today Thanks!!!!!!
  13. JailRN

    Terms we will not admit to using

    The jail nurses' favorite "Adam Henry"--police terminology for the initials "A.H." is (how can I say this and not get into trouble) 'bottom hole', (uncoop, out of control, loud, cursing, gassing (throwing urine/feces on staff), spitting) As in, 't...
  14. JailRN

    lac+usc or kaiser panorama city

    LAC+USC!!!! The benefits of being a government (any govt--city, county, state, federal) employee are the BEST!!! If I had known then what I know now, I could retire TOMORROW (I'm 55) and collect about $66,000/yr. and could still work as a RN somewhe...
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    30 Unit Option - California LVNS

    I did the 30 unit option program a LONG time ago through a community college. (I was an old lady in a hurry and this seemed to be California's answer to the growing nursing shortage). Our class of 40 only lost about 3 on the way. It was a one year pr...