dchaugen

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1. What happens when a max security inmate is unconscious in their cell?

   dchaugen replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

   We wait until given clearance by the officer to enter. it could be a 'set-up' , a crime scene... Most of the time, by the time we reach the scene, the housing unit is secure, other inmates are 'locked down' and the officers are perorming appropriate...

2. what meds do you routinely crush?

   dchaugen replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Correctional

   Crushing meds in our facility (county jail) is extrememly rare. Careful observation of the inmates taking their meds (including mouth checks on all, looking in their cup if we are suspicous...) is done on all inmates taking medications. If an inmat...

3. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

   dchaugen replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

   The following questions are included in our oral examination for Registered Nurses: 1. Describe your background in nursing and how this will compliment the duties for a Correctional Health Nurse. 2. You will be making decisions about whether an inm...