Have you been pepper sprayed?

[GoECU]

At the DOC that I work with we would be able to carry pepper spray at work if we get sprayed ? Would you do this in order to have some extra protection or do you feel safe enough without it to pass on the offer?

[Jaila]

Pass.. Don't need it

[deyo321]

Yea...ummm I'm not a corrections officer.

[deyo321]

That being said, I hate the crap. Always feel like I am about to cough up a lung. Though it is very useful in bringing about compliance. I try to clear the area if at all possible and hide out in my office til it dissipates some.

My fear would be that if I am certified to carry it I could potentially lose my escort if they were busy. I can just see it. No thanks.

[Dwifey]

In the facility I work, we dont have the option to carry pepperspray. And I feel I do fine without it. Sometimes with our particular occupation I feel its easy to get our role misconstruded. Even though its a more dangerous facility to work than most we are still nurses. We still need to have the window of trust open with our patients and n my opinion I feel it might be a little inhibited with us carrying a weapon.I like to leave the security with the officers, and just focus on the care. If its to give you piece of mind with your paticular safety, Take self defense classes

[GoECU]

Thanks for the replies, I've decided not to do it...I just found out I'm pregnant!

[Chaoticdreams33, MSN, RN]

Well Congrats on the pregnancy!!! :monkeydance:

[spongebob6286, BSN, RN]

let the officers carry on their job!