sonoma_gal

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1. What is your most outrageous medical emergency repsonse in a correctional facility

   sonoma_gal replied to sierranurse's topic in Correctional

   Correctional nurses talk a lot like the people did on MASH...We can be a pretty dedicated and devoted bunch but you have to laugh a little or you not survive. We see the worst thing. Our patients are a stigmatized population (well usually for goo...

2. Inmate Workers and Medical Clearance

   sonoma_gal posted a topic in Correctional

   Hi! Just wondering how other facilities handle the medical clearance for inmate workers...Is the Medical/Nursing dept. usually involved or not.. thank you! ps: We do (get involved) and it can sometimes be a struggle (with inmates and custody)

3. Denying Meds

   sonoma_gal replied to Faith Nurse's topic in Correctional

   Can't believe I am reading this thread on Memorial Day but here goes... I have worked for many years in a correctional facility with excellent medical, mental, and dental health care. We get inmates on essential medications within hours of intake....

4. ID badges/anyone know the law in california?

   sonoma_gal posted a topic in Correctional

   I had read that a law was passed (some time ago) that allowed medical staff in correctional facilities to keep their last names from being known to inmates and/or mental health patients. Does anyone know of this law or regulation in California? If it...

5. Methadone

   sonoma_gal replied to Crawsu's topic in Correctional

   In our county it is up to the Methadone Clinic to decide whether or not to detox. the person off Methadone (using Methadone) or continue them on a Maintenance dose. They deliver the Methadone to us usually in the afternoon and usually at least one o...

6. Good LPN correctional jobs

   sonoma_gal replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

   Are you looking for a place like OZ on TV?...that was fictional

7. Please help me

   sonoma_gal replied to PMHNP10's topic in Correctional

   hmmm, never have worked in a prison. Have worked in a jail now for 10 years. It is a very genteel place for the most part although booking and the safety cells as well as lockdown and the psych unit can get loud...and behavioral emergencies do oc...

8. Methadone

   sonoma_gal replied to Crawsu's topic in Correctional

   I have dispensed Methadone in two different settings. How are you currently handling your situation. Does the local Methadone Clinic bring a supply?