PrisonPsychRN

PrisonPsychRN has 4 years experience and specializes in Corrections, Psychiatric.

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1. So, who LOVES LTC?? I need inspiration!

   PrisonPsychRN replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric

   I personally work in a prison psychiatric ward, however with that being said, it is most like a long term. I have had most of my patients for more than 2 years now. I have only been there for 3. I love being in a place where I can form a lasting relt...

2. How far do you travel to get to work?

   PrisonPsychRN replied to born2circulateRN's topic in New Nurse

   4.2 miles to work. It usually takes me about 8-10 minutes. I personally hate driving, so as another poster stated. 15 minutes would be my limit. I hate driving! If I could be closer, I certainly would!

3. Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Psych Patients

   PrisonPsychRN replied to rn/writer's topic in Psychiatric

   Thank you so much for posting this valuable article! I appreciate the perspective you gave on treating and managing psychiatric patients! I currently am employed in a correctional payshiatric facility. I love it! I cannot imagine working anywhere el...

4. I can't stop dreaming about the NICU!~

   PrisonPsychRN replied to babyCNP's topic in NICU

   I often have that problem after a particularily frustrating day at work. I use Melatonin to help me sleep when I am wound up. The only side effect I have is that I will have highly unusal dreams but, they are not work related. Once you have a sleep ...

5. Personal Hygiene Teaching Group

   PrisonPsychRN replied to PrisonPsychRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you very much...the links are helpful!

6. Personal Hygiene Teaching Group

   PrisonPsychRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Good Morning, I have been asked to lead a group on my tier. It could be about anything. The patients are fairly functional and most are pretty good about self care. There are several patients who do suffer from dementia. They have already completed ...

7. What's the task you like doing most on the job?

   PrisonPsychRN replied to PreStudent101's topic in General Nursing

   My favorite part is seeing an acutely ill patient become medication complaint and then be able to participate in groups and be able to function. I love the feeling when they tell me "It was because you helped me."

8. Shout Out for Nurses working in the Hurricane

   PrisonPsychRN replied to Sehille4774's topic in General Nursing

   In Jessup, MD power is out. Not at my work though...everything is a go so far. Lots of prayers being sent North for my fellow nurses working in the worst of it.m KUDOS to all of you!

9. Why Dogs Make the Best Friends

   PrisonPsychRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

   Female Psych/ Corrections 1 17 yr old Jack Russell Terrier. DH got him for me for Mother's day 11 years ago. We adopted him from Pet Finder. Cooper is my velcro baby! He follows me everywhere when I get home. He wakes me in the middle of the night ...

10. Leaving Interventional Radiology for Children's Psych?

    PrisonPsychRN replied to dreamingofbeing's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck to you. I absolutely love Psych! And just like the previous poster said, you will know if it fits you or not within a short period of time. By the way, I completely agree with your statement about the anxiety attack and floor nursing! UGH!...

11. fetal demise

    PrisonPsychRN replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot even begin to imagine the loss, pain and heartbreak you are experiencing. I can only imagine the search for the why, the frustration of not knowing the answers. What I can imagine for you and pray for you and your little baby is being swept ...

12. Have you ever been insulted for what you do?

    PrisonPsychRN replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    I often get insulted because I work in a prison. "That's where nurses who don't know much English work." and I happen to work psych at the prison "Isn't that just a paper pushing job?" from my sister who works as a RN in Orhtopedics at a hospital.....

13. Advice for changing specialities?

    PrisonPsychRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a psychiatric nurse for the Maryland Department of Corrections psychiatric hospital. I work with sub acute mentally ill patients. Basically they aren't harming themselves of others so they are on my floor. Most of them are not medication complia...