~~RN~~

~~RN~~ has 20 years experience and specializes in Corrections, Emergency.

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1. Elderly inmates needing skilled nursing care

   ~~RN~~ replied to ~~RN~~'s topic in Correctional

   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...

2. Elderly inmates needing skilled nursing care

   ~~RN~~ replied to ~~RN~~'s topic in Correctional

   Thanks! It is very helpful. The more I can learn from others' best practice the

3. Elderly inmates needing skilled nursing care

   ~~RN~~ replied to ~~RN~~'s topic in Correctional

   Thank you very much! I have looked them up on the web, and I will be calling them for more

4. corrections is fantastic!!!

   ~~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...

5. Elderly inmates needing skilled nursing care

   ~~RN~~ posted a topic in Correctional

   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...

6. nurses in corrections recovering from drugs/alcohol abuse

   ~~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...

7. Pregnant felons in prision!

   ~~RN~~ replied to KAYBDT6's topic in Correctional

   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...

8. Sheriff Nurse

   ~~RN~~ replied to Marin2x's topic in Correctional

   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...

9. Right To Refuse...help!!!

   ~~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...

10. corrections is fantastic!!!

    ~~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,...

11. Correctional Nursing

    ~~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,...

12. Hippa/Ferfa in Juvenile Facility

    ~~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...

13. Thinking about working in a women's prison?

    ~~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....

14. Correctional/Nursing Associations

    ~~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...

15. Correctional/Nursing Associations

    ~~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...