RNchic

RNchic specializes in Corrections.

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1. Nursing skills needed?

   RNchic replied to qimenglan's topic in Correctional

   Sounds like you might need some of the medical skills but it is facility and unit dependent. Where I work, we have an in-pt unit that runs like a mini hospital with sub-acute acuity. The other areas have out-pt clinics that run like primary care an...

2. How do you know if correctional nursing is for you?

   RNchic replied to angel.maria's topic in Correctional

   I absolutely love corrections. It is a combination of many specialties all rolled into one. The hardest part for me is chronic short staffing.

3. Need for Nurses in Corrections

   RNchic replied to DCubed's topic in Correctional

   I would not encourage a new grad to start out in corrections but it is doable. It is better if you work in an area with other nurses to guide you if you do decide to hire on as a new grad. Where I work, we have some single man posts and you are it!...

4. Corrections and becoming pregnant

   RNchic replied to Haarlem's topic in General Nursing

   I was pregnant though I worked nights and occasional OT during the day. It was no big deal. I have had several of my co workers both nursing and non nursing go through their pregnancies with no issues.

5. Adapting to Corrections

   RNchic replied to CCFCP's topic in Correctional

   I work at a state facility and we have on call providers round the clock. Definitely would call with such high BP but my facility we are allowed/encouraged to call for any issues we are concerned about. You might occasionally get a grumpy provider ...