jubeepepper

GOD staff meetings are the worst. I either try and get super involved (and angry) about an issue and get in trouble or I sit there and doodle for about 10 minutes and then have to leave early. Treatment team or team conferences have never been good either, sometimes hours long listening to the same docter tell the same patient all his or her theries on why they are the way they are. I just want to blurt out everything I know he will say fast so it an be over with. I have to carry a notebook every where I go so I have something to do, write letters, draw, pass notes, whatever....

Now, I actually prefer the Max security because (at least where I am at) they are very monitered, and have settled into a life in prison. The ones that are getting out are the ones that scare me. I work on the psychiatric unit at a big max. security prison and the ones awaiting trail or just there for mental health reasons are more unpredictable then the lifers. Also, anyone with a history of being violent in prison is on lockdown status and I do NOT open even the trap door without custody. I am asked to by staff all the time, but no way I am getting myself injured, then I would be to blame. The rules are there for a reason. Also, a friend of mine says she feels safer at the prison the she does at walmart because at least she knows what shes up against. You never know out on the street.

I did some light Med/Surg in the Military, but once out and licensed as a nurse I went straight into Psych and never left. I do not regret it as psych is what I love and know. If its what you are interested in, go for it. I love to tell people, I don't like sick people, I like crazy people. My job is fun:lol2:

:rotfl: I was diagnosed with ADD as a kid and then also as an adult. I took Ritalin for several years but then found that it just increases my anxiety so I used Paxil (made me fat) and the Wellbutrin (made me quit smoking). I usually work with kids in a psychiatric hospital inpt setting and have found that the ADD actually helps me do my job because I am pretty silly and scattered and the kids can relate to that, thus open up to me. My co-workers think I am great although do get frustrated with me, they say they have found that by placing their hand on my arm before telling me something important, they get my attention, and I am more likely to focus and listen. I wouldn't trade it for the world.

I am a nurse who works in a prison. The things they say everyday are so outragous but what erks me most is when its personal, calling you a big fat f_*&$#@ you know what. I don't take it personal to often but once in awhile it just is said so seriously and it hits wrong giving me a crappy day.:chair: