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  1. Got county jail LPN job, filling out security clearance, help

    VegRN replied to jawa530's topic in Correctional

    That is quite a scary thought. I wonder if they were gang members first then nurses or if they were nurses and were "compromised'. Scenario 2 seems more

  2. Changing specialties to corrections

    VegRN replied to hotob's topic in Correctional

    Oh yes, "Games criminals play". That book is the best. You will want to review assessment of pts with chest pain, seizures and those whom present as unconscious since lots of the inmates will be...

  3. Help?!? What should I do?

    VegRN replied to greengoosepumpkin's topic in Correctional

    hahahaha...so

  4. Medium vs. Maxiumum security?

    VegRN replied to Foxy78's topic in Correctional

    As the previous poster indicated, the security status of an inmate has little to do with whatever the inmate did to get in prison. It is more to do with their behavior while in prison. Max you would...

  5. Is teaching signs and symptoms a good idea?

    VegRN replied to RN.38SPCL's topic in Correctional

    What does your P&P say about this? If they wanted the side effects, you could give them the medication insert from the med they were on. Or you could print something special out since the med...

  6. depressed

    VegRN replied to gemini12's topic in General Nursing

    I know someone who didn't pass multiple times and she is a wonderful nurse! And I hate to say it but....I also know people that passed on the first try and I wouldn't let them take care of me in a...

  7. aggressive nurse

    VegRN replied to gizelda196's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, good for you! You sure did take the high

  8. Should I speak up, or keep my mouth shut??

    VegRN replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with the others, lay low for

  9. How do I deal with pt/family's racist attitudes?

    VegRN replied to MrsCaseyRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It upsets me that the tech didn't stick up for the rest of the staff. Also, if she was requesting white nurses isn't that racist in itself? And if she was being so rude, why didn't management step...

  10. Anybody work with addicted population?

    VegRN replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work in a specific unit for addicts but we have lots of them anyway. I have lots of substance abusers in my family so maybe this affects it but I don't have much patience for them. I am far...

  11. How do I deal with pt/family's racist attitudes?

    VegRN replied to MrsCaseyRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And oftentimes I add (said with a sweet smile) "We're lucky to have so and

  12. How do you handle this one

    VegRN replied to Steristripqueen's topic in Correctional

    Why did the keystone cops want you to check the inmates member? What did they think was going on? If the inmate changed his mind then you have no reason to check it. If he is denying urinary...

  13. Code status and end of life should be nursing decisions.

    VegRN replied to Woodenpug's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen this happen a couple of times and in both cases I strongly agreed that it was in the best interest of the pt. In one case the pt had terminal cancer and in another case the pt had multiple...

  14. 3-11

    VegRN replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I did not like this shift. At first it was ok but it really cuts into your social time. It always seemed that I was going to work just as everyone else on the planet is winding down and ready to...

  15. Area of hospital - least patient lifting & moving?

    VegRN replied to ExCorporateRN's topic in General Nursing

    How about psych? Based on my work experience, this seems to have the least amount of

  16. New nurse very depressed--night shift?

    VegRN replied to cousx2's topic in General Nursing

    cousx2- first of all *hugs*. You sound like you are going through a terrible time now. No, it isn't your fault, in general we were not made to be awake at night and just because it isn't working...

  17. Code status and end of life should be nursing decisions.

    VegRN replied to Woodenpug's topic in General Nursing

    I do agree that doctors often don't fully explain code status but I don't think it should be up to nursing to decide code status. Really it should be up to the pt to decide code status! The doctor...

  18. nursing notes

    VegRN replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like a very conscientious person, don't worry too much about "sounding dumb". I think it is ok to write hypotension but, I would usually write something like "decreased BP" if I was...

  19. Where do you draw the line

    VegRN replied to coontlh0's topic in Correctional

    pushing pain meds?? no way, no how. This is crazy. Now if it was a life or death situation which needed action within seconds/minutes or someone would die, I would act. If an officer got stung by...

  20. New to corrections... question about insulin injections.

    VegRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    Wow, this is so true! I laughed out loud when I read this. Sad, but

  21. No Code status on inmates

    VegRN replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Correctional

    In my experience, we have had lots of problems with inmates who insist on being a full code even when their disease is terminal. They still want "everything done" even if I point out that no amount...

  22. Please tell me how you would feel et what you would do

    VegRN replied to Lylesmom's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, something doesn't add up here. You say in your letter to the university that you would be willing to pay the university extra if they would get a bigger venue however you now say that you are not...

  23. coworkers who never say no

    VegRN replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Correctional

    "NancyKay" and "afteralltheseyears" , I agree with how you handle things. What does your policy and procedure manual say about this? I bet it backs you up. Monica, I disagree with you on this....

  24. I need an honest opinion:am I wrong here?

    VegRN replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are right to be upset here. The charge nurse should not consistently be taking away the easy pts because she "doesn't have the nerves to take care of them any longer". Of course we all...

  25. Please tell me how you would feel et what you would do

    VegRN replied to Lylesmom's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on all you have achieved! I can see that this is a very important event for you however, I disagree with you trying to fight this. The school likely has a limited choice of venues and limited...