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Not sure if this is the correct forum, but I need advice. I'm an RN who's been working in a state run prison for 11 years. I recently found myself in a situation where an inmate presented to the Med-call window with an ID that was so worn out, i...

Unfortunately for me, I'm considered 'intitutionalized', when it comes to working in a hospital setting. I'm also 61 years old. So, there's that. I have it on good authority, getting another job after working in corrections for so long would be unbel...

In terms of wages, it's not worth getting a BSN, over a ASN. The pay is the Same. A BSN is really only a stepping stone to management or acquiring a MSN in order to teach or become a NP. After much experience as an RN and a Union Steward, I will say,...

My question is: If a physician writes a valid order for a non-controlled medication in a prison setting and the medication (Hydroxyzine) has not yet arrived, is it beyond the nurse's scope of practice to provide the inmate with an available dose of t...

All the medications are owned by the state, regardless of who they are given to. The inmate is never charged for the medication. We have very little in stock as our clinic med room is very small. The state pharmacy services every state facility (hund...

No offence, but this rule only pertains to controlled medications. Hydroxyzine is a non-controlled medication. There is no DEA oversite of non-controlled medications. Although I get your point - it is not standard nursing practice.

I did not mean that prisoners were void of nursing standards, I just meant it is a residential type facility and where there is an off-site pharmacy and the client would have gone without his medication for maybe a few days. Thank you for your ...

Is this your opinion or is your answer based on law or do you have any indication that this violates a standard that I can't find? I'm not being snarky here, I just want to know for sure. This is a prison setting and there are also many drugs we keep...

I don't know where you get your information at, but I work for a union protected facility and we have plenty of flexibility. If we want a day off, we can trade a day with a coworker and we don't have to use our personal time. But we do get lots of pe...

I don't think I've ever met a lazy or stupid nurse. Nurses I've worked with at ALL facilities that did not have a union were treated horrific and blamed when things went south when it was truly management's fault for under-staffing. The nurses whom I...

I've worked for them. When they took over the hospital I worked for they dropped an RN and an MHT on each unit, which meant I was the only RN left on the Acute unit of 12 patients, with one MHT. I lasted 6 months when a patent beat the MHT so bad the...

First, I must congratulate you for having the opportunity to work in the most glorious of situations - that of a nurse in a state that employs safe nursing/patient ratios. To say I'm envious is an understatement, as 300,000 patients a year die due to...

Your role as a PMHNP will be much different than the role of a psychologist. I'd stick with the nursing track. You will need advanced medical education more than psychology. Generally, you will be Rx'ing meds more than counseling patients.

I'd go to the meeting, but email then a resignation before the meeting. Here in Ohio, we are an "At-Will" state, so just like they don't have to give you 2 weeks notice to can you, you don't have to give 2 weeks notice to quit. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE,...

20 years ago, I had a TBI and other injuries associated with falling from a vehicle on the Highway, doing 60mph. Long story short: Coming home late at night, from visiting friends, I hadn't closed the passenger door properly and was not wearing a sea...

I'm not sure what to do here. Someone I know told me this week that her employers allow her to work beyond her scope of practice. I always thought she was a Surgical Tech, although, she never went into details about what she did, other than assist in...

A wise nursing instructor told me, "It is not for us to judge. Regardless of a pt's issues in the outside world, once they enter the hospital, they are equal in the eyes of the caring nurse." I love that saying and use it when I feel judgment start t...

In Ohio, there is a bit of confusion. There are two MA designations. One, like this person I am reporting about, goes to school for 6 mo. and leaves the technical school with a certificate. The other, goes to College, takes a year of prereqs and ente...

Also, @ Dogwmn, LPNs can start an IV in Ohio if they've received a certificate to do so. They can be delegated to give medications through an IV, under the licensed RN.

Just to be clear, she is not my friend. She is an acquaintance I met through my sister, who used to do her nails and is now her friend. We were visiting my sister on the same afternoon when we had our conversation. She truly believes the patients are...

I have used Marrell mocs for nursing school and liked them very much. I need good shoes since i have back and knee issues. I've worn Birkenstock for everyday wear, for about 20 years. Love them. I think I'll get a pair of white Alpro c100, by Birkens...

I don't think her education is any of your business, period. Focus on your own issues and don't be such an envious busybody. I've been in nursing school with people like you and it's a real drag. I've been a good student and on the deans list. I can ...

I am in the RN program also. I wouldn't fret about he wait list if you have prereqs to do. I know the outline in their catalog shows how to take the prereqs with the nursing classes, doing it all in four semesters and a summer, but don't set yourself...

I say, call Joint Commission on her. She shouldn't be practicing giving flea dips at a kennel, let alone nursing ill humans. I'm sorry, I don't think I would've had a problem ripping that teaching pamphlet out out her mitts and letting her have a pie...

kl2010, stated... hmmm, i've noticed that too. although, i can't care what their motive is for going into nursing. i've got my own stuff i need to focus on. i look at the first two semesters as the "weeding of the weasels", semesters. i don't have ...