Nurse_Peachie replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing
I teach a CNA-HHA course at a Vo-Tech School. The program is approx. 3 months, 6-8 hours a week. It's very informative and you will gain knowledge of basic terminology, anatomy, vital signs, hands on...
Nurse_Peachie replied to SexyNurse04's topic in LPN to RN
with the college network courses, everything can be done in 18 months. i'm going this route and so far am pleased with everything. let me know if i can help you in any other way
Nurse_Peachie replied to jailside's topic in Correctional
As long as you have a group of people living in a tight-knit community, there will always be problems with MRSA. We have had it since last Spring. An IM brought it in from the processing place....
Nurse_Peachie replied to dazzle256's topic in Correctional
I can't believe that you pre-set your meds for pill line! And carry Tylenol in your pocket?!? Aren't you bothered with every excuse in the book on why someone needs Tylenol? The inmates have to fill...
Nurse_Peachie replied to dazzle256's topic in Correctional
I'm impressed! Four nurses to 1,000 inmates... that's fantastic! At our facility, we have one (1) nurse on the night shift, which is 11p-7a. If an IM gets sick or falls out, there is always 1-3...
It has everything to do with HIPPA. You will need to get a release of information form from the facility(ies) that she was treated at, mail them to your mother-in-law, she will need to fill them out...
Nurse_Peachie replied to jailside's topic in Correctional
"How big a problem is MRSA, specifically CA-MRSA (community-acquired methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus)? Is your facility dealing with a large number of what's thought to be spider-bites?...
Nurse_Peachie replied to nursebaby22's topic in Correctional
And that ladies and gentlemen, is how they do it in the world of PRISON!! It's a cold and hard way of life, but it is so true! 99.99% want something for nothing. If there are inmates who do not...
undefined I've been a nurse for 11 years. Lately, I've been a correctional nurse and love it!! The "red tape" is a bother, but other than that, my job is
Nurse_Peachie replied to stevierae's topic in Correctional
At our facility if an inmate refuses his meds, he has to sign a waiver. If he refuses to sign the waiver, then it is witnessed by the nurse and the officer. In my own opinion, I think that when a...