Orca ADN, ASN, RN

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    HELP HELP HELP

    Orca replied to rayea's topic in Correctional

    I am a DON in a state women's correctional facility. Having worked with both male and female populations, I can tell you that there is a definite difference between the two. Generally speaking, women...
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    Got my flu shot today

    Orca replied to classicdame's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Got mine at work one day last
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    What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    Orca replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My charge nurse called an employee who was a no-call, no-show, which was uncharacteristic for this employee. She swore that it was a different day of the week than it was. The CN assured her that it...
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    Working at new DSH / CHCF

    Orca replied to apoppyfield's topic in Correctional

    Another book I have found very useful is Essentials of Correctional Nursing by Lorry Schoenly and Catherine M Knox. This book talks about management of common conditions and situations (such as drug...
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    Working at new DSH / CHCF

    Orca replied to apoppyfield's topic in Correctional

    A good place to start in policy development is the standards of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC). Their publication, Prison Health Standards, is pretty much the go-to...
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    License on the line!!

    Orca replied to dlynn34LPN's topic in Correctional

    You have made several mentions in different threads about practicing outside of scope, but I haven't seen any examples. Can you give us an idea of what you're talking about? It seems a bit over the...
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    License on the line!!

    Orca replied to dlynn34LPN's topic in Correctional

    Obviously I have never worked anywhere you have. I have never been asked to do anything even remotely outside my
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    Seizures Real vs Fake

    Orca replied to princess pickles's topic in Correctional

    They have helped us to separate a lot of the pretenders. I was doing pill call on the yard one night. For some reason, we started about 45 minutes later than usual. While out on rounds, I got a call...
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    Student Nurse--first clinical rotation on isolation floor?!

    Orca replied to babygirl3374's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Our clinical instructors used to tell us that their job was to expose us to as many different situations as possible to prepare us for the real world. As long as you comply with universal precautions,...
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    Acute psych questions

    Orca replied to Nursejesssica's topic in Psychiatric

    I worked a lot of acute, and I didn't find it scary at all. We received proper training in handling crisis situations, and it both increased our confidence and decreased our restraint situations. As...
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    Jobs available with BSN but no RN license

    Orca replied to GolfGal37's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I also have a BA in psychology, and I decided on nursing school precisely because it qualified me for so little. I had a dead-end desk job with a state agency that paid probably a third of what I make...
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    Application Process for State Prison

    Orca replied to BloodRN's topic in Correctional

    One possible reason is job security. When you work for a private sector firm, you work at their pleasure, and they can cut you loose at any time with or without cause. State facilities also do not...
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    Shift report

    Orca replied to RNttu's topic in General Nursing

    As far as the training for report goes: I would tell the nurse to stick to the basics. Report any changes in condition, medications and/or treatments; any new, changed or discontinued orders; any...
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    scolded for reading a book at work

    Orca replied to kismetRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It depends upon the employer as to whether reading materials are allowed on the job. In the case detailed by the OP, what was done was not done tactfully, but bottom line, you aren't paid to study. On...
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    Received a verbal position

    Orca replied to dopa11's topic in Correctional

    I echo what others have said about giving proper notice. If you leave without it, not only can you not return there if you should need to in the future, you also cannot use that employer as a...
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    Leaving hospital to correction facility?

    Orca replied to jnetrn's topic in Correctional

    I moved over 12 years ago and I have no plans to return. Some of the great things about it: 1. Never called off for low census. 2. Position is essentially permanent once you complete probation. 3....
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    Leaving hospital to correction facility?

    Orca replied to jnetrn's topic in Correctional

    It might be an issue. We do a lot of different things, just not enough of any of them to get really proficient at them if correctional nursing is all you have done. I am glad that I started out in a...
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    Received a verbal position

    Orca replied to dopa11's topic in Correctional

    Traffic violations normally aren't a issue unless they involve an accident with serious bodily harm. Speeding tickets shouldn't be a problem, espeically since there aren't a lot of them. Don't...
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    Well.. I guess I am going to be canned

    Orca replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This isn't even a scope of practice issue. A piece of tape turning into a potential lawsuit? Somebody is grossly overreacting. If they fire you over this, they suck as an
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    Did anyone enter a nursing school with a BS?

    Orca replied to msambitious2202's topic in General Nursing

    I went the ADN route (due to time constraints; had to work full time while attending school). I had a BA in psychology when I
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    I failed to show up for an interview!!! I feel so dumb!

    Orca replied to nikkole318's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If any applicant is a no-call, no-show for an interview, we remove them from consideration for any future
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    Dismissed from nursing school...fought back and won in court!

    Orca replied to 28studentsfailed's topic in General Students

    That is what I get out of it. The OP is suing because he didn't benefit from the fraud he is accusing the school of committing. It is somehow discrimination because his admittedly failing grade was...
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    Las Vegas LPN

    Orca replied to corryneg's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The obvious answer is long term care and rehabilitation facilities. Healthsouth has a significant presence here, and they hire LPNs. Few local hospitals hire LPNs. Some state agencies also hire LPNs....
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    Reinforcing a Perception of Reality

    Orca replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    When I worked a hospital adult/CD unit we had a companion geropsych unit next door. Their more active patients occasionally came over to our unit for activities. There was an elderly man who was...
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    New ADON feeling overwhelmed

    Orca replied to LittleMamaRomeoRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Unfortunately, you're reaping some of the "benefits" of ineffective leadership that preceded you. A friend of mine took a DON spot in a facility where the techs basically ruled the roost. It took a...