Foxy78

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1. does prison nursing affect your home life?

   Foxy78 replied to sidney82's topic in Correctional

   ^We don't wear ID badges, but it is very easy for them to find out your name. For instance, every time I submit an incident or a disciplinary report on an IM, my name is listed on it and the IM gets a copy of it per policy. They also can request thei...

2. does prison nursing affect your home life?

   Foxy78 replied to sidney82's topic in Correctional

   I'd say it definitely does. Going into a prison shows you a side of humanity (if you can even call it that) that you will not see anywhere else. I have thick skin and I try not to let things get in the way of doing my job. But I'll be honest with you...

3. I've been hired

   Foxy78 replied to Foxy78's topic in Correctional

   ^The whole process took about 6 weeks. It was kind of frustrating because despite being told verbally that I had the position from 3 different people, it took FOREVER to get my offer letter. Anyway, I'm glad it all worked out though.

4. Inmate relations

   Foxy78 replied to cscott1's topic in Correctional

   Personally, I'd rather not know what crimes an inmate has committed. It really has nothing to do with the job I am there to do and besides, knowing their crimes might affect the care I give to them. Of course this isn't always possible as there are '...

5. I've been hired

   Foxy78 posted a topic in Correctional

   Starting my 1st correctional nursing position next month, at a medium security men's facility. I don't think anyone has been so excited to go to prison, hahaha. Just wanted to say a big THANKS to everyone who contributes to this board. I researched c...

6. Need your input please

   Foxy78 posted a topic in Correctional

   So I interviewed for a position at a maximum security prison last week. The position is evenings in the DDU (aka SHU or ad-seg for some of you in other states). A couple of nights ago, I went in and shadowed the nurse from 7-11P. I saw and heard quit...

7. Female Inmates?

   Foxy78 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Correctional

   I think getting away from females is the sole reason I looked into corrections nursing in the first place, lol (sorry ladies, but there is only so much female chit-chat a man can take!)

8. Does size matter.

   Foxy78 replied to mommie2bodie's topic in Correctional

   BTW I'm 6'2", 250 lbs, mostly muscle. Went for my 1st interview at a maximum facility the other day. The DON walked me into one of the blocks, I think just to test my reaction. The inmates had their little mirrors through the bars to see who was comi...

9. Does size matter.

   Foxy78 replied to mommie2bodie's topic in Correctional

   I watched a national geo program (believe it was called 'Lockdown') and one of the guards at the supermax facility was 5'2" and female. I think that was one of the things that really made me finally say "I can do corrections". Because if she can do h...

10. Medium vs. Maxiumum security?

    Foxy78 replied to Foxy78's topic in Correctional

    Thanks for the replys guys. Just to update you: I interviewed at both facilities today. They were both very different and each had its ups and downs. I'm really on the fence here about which one to go with (so far it sounds like I'll be getting offer...

11. How do you guys feel about supermax units (aka SHU's, Ad-seg, DDU's, solitary)?

    Foxy78 replied to Foxy78's topic in Correctional

    I should point out too that since these facilities have been built, there has not been a significant reduction in violence within our prisons - part of the purpose of these facilities was to reduce violence among the general prison population. Ultima...

12. How do you guys feel about supermax units (aka SHU's, Ad-seg, DDU's, solitary)?

    Foxy78 posted a topic in Correctional

    Been reading a lot about these types of units as I find the topic interesting. From the literature out there, it seems that 99% of it says that they do more harm than good. It has been well documented that placing someone into a small room for 23 hou...

13. Medium vs. Maxiumum security?

    Foxy78 posted a topic in Correctional

    Hi guys. Been reading this forum on and off for a couple of weeks and its been GREAT, 99% of my questions have been answered just from reading. I've been an RN in med-surg at a major hospital for a little over 2 years now and am very interested in co...