TxCCNurseMedic

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1. UTMB MSN FNP acceptance fall 2005

   TxCCNurseMedic replied to dring's topic in NP

   Dring, I guess you are one of the 8 or 9 in the class according to Lana with the FNP program. I inquired about this program several weeks ago, but haven't received the packet of info yet. Are you in the actual program itself or are you taking the s...

2. Nueces County Jail (Corpus Christi)

   TxCCNurseMedic replied to BSNinTX's topic in Correctional

   What area of the state are you working in now, or are you still in Texas? You may want to keep a lookout anyway in this area. UTMB has taken over a large amount of the private entities, however they are giving a few back to the cities and counties ...

3. 1,000 inmates 4 night nurses.......

   TxCCNurseMedic replied to dazzle256's topic in Correctional

   And where is this? We only have 11 nurses total for our entire 16 hour day clinics, 12 hrs of weekends. We also cover 3 separate clinics with these nurses and have 4800 offenders.

4. 1,000 inmates 4 night nurses.......

   TxCCNurseMedic replied to dazzle256's topic in Correctional

   Prior to changing our hours, the Medical Dept was open 24 hours. Our night shift nurses worked 7p-7a and we had 2 nurses for 4400 offenders. We now have more offenders. I'm glad Medical is not there 24 hours any longer, it's even difficult during ...

5. PREA (prison rape elimination act) training?

   TxCCNurseMedic replied to karbyr's topic in Correctional

   In Texas we began hearing about PREA last year. We've received training on it and it is being utilized. We have a great Safe Prisons Lt. who keeps us informed of any changes. All of our clinics and Nurses Stations, Pharmacy, Lab, etc have the Safe...

6. Denying Meds

   TxCCNurseMedic replied to Faith Nurse's topic in Correctional

   You are so right crjnursewarrior, these guys come in through intake and are put through a complete physical which includes meds being ordered. Many have not seen a Dr. in years and right at intake/processing that pain in his ankle for 3 yrs, broken ...

7. Nueces County Jail (Corpus Christi)

   TxCCNurseMedic replied to BSNinTX's topic in Correctional

   I'm not positive, but it may be Nueces County itself that employs nursing. There was talk about a year ago of UTMB taking over the medical. Obviously it didn't happen. As far as the provider, I'm not sure. I would call Sheriff Larry Olivarez and ...

8. Correctional Nursing Salary

   TxCCNurseMedic replied to NurseNikki5's topic in Correctional

   Nikki, The Correctional Nursing Salary in Texas in some areas is slightly less in actual pay than what the hospitals offers. However, the benefits are great and can't compare to the hospitals. We have hired new graduate nurses, it will just depend ...