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1. Correctional vs Hospital

   momamma replied to MassRN1991's topic in Correctional

   I came from corrections nursing. Most facilities don't consider you as much more than a pill pusher. And correctional facilities--although they provide patient care--are not considered to deliver acute care like that of a hospital. Found that out whe...

2. Seizures Real vs Fake

   momamma replied to princess pickles's topic in Correctional

   Well, in my earlier post I was referring to people in the prison system that fake seizures and how to recognize them. It was never an attempt to be personal and state that what I have experienced is the only truth about a seizure disorder. I was spea...

3. Seizures Real vs Fake

   momamma replied to princess pickles's topic in Correctional

   Okay, now a seizure is one of those illnesses you can truly spot when you have a faker. People who are having an active seizure will have these things: Elevated BP, elevated pulse, low 02 sat and not be aware of there surrounding or whats going on. I...

4. Need some help!!

   momamma replied to momamma's topic in Job Hunt

   Both. Our ER is typical in that it, of course, is for emergencies. We get the heart attacks, strokes, seizures, Head injuries, broken bones, all that jazz--and stabilize the patient. Our med surg is very basic so if we need to send them out we do but...

5. Need some help!!

   momamma posted a topic in Job Hunt

   So, I've been a nurse for approximately two years now. Started in a skilled nursing facility but wanted more hands on nursing experience. Went to corrections and have been there for approximately a year and a half. Now I want to move on to travel. Pr...

6. Lying to Dementia Patients

   momamma replied to jamd11's topic in LTAC

   Well, actually you have to handle it in a different way. I worked with elderly and mentally ill before and you don't necessarily have to lie. So when the patient asked where her mother was you could say "Well, I haven't seen her around today but if I...

7. New graduate RN with OH correctional facility job offering. Seeking advice!

   momamma replied to Shiiibby's topic in Correctional

   My advice to you is to go online to a site like monster or indeed or find a recruiter. They can get all of your skills and qualifications and they (recruiters) have connections pertaining to need so you can be placed in a position suitable to you. Th...