Thank you both edgaroso and katkonk! I will check into both programs. We continue on the project, which now looks like it will be housed in a "Free-world" building previously used as an Assisted Living facility. This requires renovation, so it is a ...
~~RN~~ replied to happyjailnurse's topic in Correctional
I have worked many different places and under many different contracts....it is not the environment or the "mentality"....it is the leadership! Maritesa stated it - "...although the RNs were strict...we had a real good staff, teamwork..." That real...
I am working on a project to develop a program to care for elderly inmates needing nursing care, help with ADLs and terminally ill inmates. I know that many states now have medical reprieve programs and/or hospice programs within the walls. Could a...
~~RN~~ replied to blondnursey's topic in Correctional
Hello, I am not a recovering nurse, but I have worked in many correctional facilities. None allow anyone with a felony conviction of any type to be "cleared" to work in the facility, and misdemeanors were evaluated carefully before the individual was...
The issue of using restraints (handcuffs/shackles) on pregnant and laboring inmates has been in the public eye recently due to various states passing legislation against it. There are inmate advocate groups lobbying to forbid their use after hearing...
I do not know where your location is, or how large a facility your Sheriff's Office manages, but I ASSURE you that your nursing skills need to be excellent! As the RN, you would be responsible (with any other RN on duty) for the other LPNs, MAs, etc...
~~RN~~ replied to geode19947's topic in Correctional
Crystalwomn - Really well put! I also have found that calmly speaking to the inmate and taking the time to explain the "whats" and "whys" of the situation usually gets them to reconsider, or at the very least they will then explain to me what their r...
~~RN~~ replied to happyjailnurse's topic in Correctional
Corrections is one of the few nursing specialties that incorporates aspects of almost all of the others - nurses deal with emergencies of all kinds, chronic illnesses, ortho, psych, wound care, geriatrics (unfortunately the population is aging in pri...
~~RN~~ replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in Correctional
Ditto AKNURS! That description of Correctional Nursing was absolutely right on...I believe that the general perception of Correctional Nursing is (still) that nothing goes on and it is an easy job, or one where the nurses are sub-par when it comes t...
~~RN~~ replied to primalhowl's topic in Correctional
I do not work with juveniles, and I do not know what FERPA is, but under HIPPA, the individual or the Guardian (in the case of juveniles and incapacitated individuals) can give permission for the records to be shared with anyone they choose. Therefo...
~~RN~~ replied to pumpkin1984's topic in Correctional
TwistedAsst, and ALL who work with the women, THANK YOU for your insight, and for what you do every day! As seen by the other posts here, most correctional nurses want nothing to do with the women. When I began in corrections, I did not know the diff...
~~RN~~ replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Correctional
Thanks! I am glad the information was helpful, and I hope you and everyone else considers joining ACHSA...it is a way to have a voice, teach others, learn a great deal, and make a positive change in our profession.
~~RN~~ replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Correctional
I am a member of the ACA...they have just recently begun a certification program for correctional nurses and managers. I have heard of only a few states/programs that will give correctional nurses an increase in salary if they are certified (NCCHC)...