reptilesavvy

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1. How easy is it to lose a license in correctional setting?

   reptilesavvy replied to reptilesavvy's topic in Correctional

   Thank you for a lot of info! Can you tell me how did she repeatedly violate the Nurse Practice Act?

2. How easy is it to lose a license in correctional setting?

   reptilesavvy replied to reptilesavvy's topic in Correctional

   I just found out that my malpractice insurance from NSO does not cover correctional nurses! I'm shocked!!!

3. How easy is it to lose a license in correctional setting?

   reptilesavvy posted a topic in Correctional

   I have heard that inmates are very litigious and nurses working in jail or prison are in high risks of losing their licenses because of law suits. Is it true? Can somebody share a story? How easy is it to lose a license in correctional setting?

4. If you witnessed inmates abused by guards.

   reptilesavvy replied to reptilesavvy's topic in Correctional

   Reading too many articles on LA County Jail inmates abuse by COs made me a bit of paranoid! Of course I would report abuse if I witness. I wanted to say was, how would you deal with the possible retaliation by reported CO?

5. If you witnessed inmates abused by guards.

   reptilesavvy posted a topic in Correctional

   What would you do? Since nurses are mandatory reporters of abuse. If you don't report, you are violating law, and might be a target of being black mailed. If you do, the guard will not protect you. How would you even document if you happened to be...

6. I'm officially an employee of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department!

   reptilesavvy replied to Psych LVN's topic in Correctional

   Thank you for your info. are u currently working for LASD as nurse? If so I have more questions to ask regarding benefit.

7. I'm officially an employee of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department!

   reptilesavvy replied to Psych LVN's topic in Correctional

   Hi, everyone! I would like to ask working environment and stress level working in county jail for RN-I. Is it safe or pretty dangerous? Do nurses get pension after retiring? How good are benefits?