kito4149

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1. Professional boundraries in Correctional Nursing

   kito4149 replied to harmonpa's topic in Correctional

   I worked in a prison for four years, from LPN to Director of Nursing. What I found is you have to be very careful what you tell the COs about yourself. There are some COs who will tell all of your...

2. 4.00 gpa in nursing school

   kito4149 replied to fiveofpeep's topic in General Students

   YOU GO

3. Question for nurses who passed NCLEX using Saunders!

   kito4149 replied to Learz13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Don't sweat the numbers! As long as you understand the rationals, you will do fine on the NCLEX. I used Saunders and my personal opinion is that it is harder than any other NCLEX RN review I've...

4. What's the dumbest remark you've heard yourself make...

   kito4149 replied to KidsRNstill's topic in General Nursing

   By far, the dumbest happened to me while I was at work. I was looking for some normal saline and I picked up a bottle of 0.9% sodium chloride. I turned to the doctor and said,"We don't have any...

5. East Arkansas Community College, Forrest City

   kito4149 replied to donna64's topic in General Nursing

   It is very competitive. I had a 4.0 when I got in; I think you need a 2.5-3.0 and you have to pass a couple of tests; you MUST have the prerequisites done before they even consider you (A&P I and...

6. Had something interest happen this past weekend

   kito4149 replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

   WOWOWOWOWOW!!!!! that's what nursing is all about!!! I ALWAYS have to check security about their "medical" skills, they seem to know "everthing" there is to know about nursing. Even though they are...

7. I/M Harrassment- CO's doing nothing

   kito4149 replied to articnurseRN's topic in Correctional

   What we do at the facility I work at is to refuse them their meds. After refusing them their meds for a few weeks, they straighten up and don't bother us again. I did something awful too. I gave an...

8. Womens interest in male nurses

   kito4149 replied to johny1's topic in Men in Nursing

   WOW!!!! I can't believe that you were taunted for wanting to become a nurse. Usually men want to become doctors- I guess you are among the few who doesn't have a ego jar to fill. Thanks so much for...

9. womens nurses in the jail??? how is...really

   kito4149 replied to chubbsrn's topic in Correctional

   I agree with RN Randy. Stick to your guns. Develop thick skin. Say what you mean and mean what you say and your BS detection meter will be almost 100%. Demand respect, but you also have to give...

10. Something doesn't feel right

    kito4149 replied to RealityChek's topic in Correctional

    Most of the time I work, I'm alone also. There is ALWAYS an officer around the working imates, ALWAYS. No matter how comfortable I feel around an i/m, there is an officer in sight AT ALL TIMES. Go...

11. inhalers

    kito4149 replied to Truegem's topic in Correctional

    In this facility, inhalers are OPMs (on person medication). If the i/m uses his inhaler before the 30 day reorder, then he is SOL (**** outta luck). If an i/m has a justified, legitimate script for...

12. what meds do you routinely crush?

    kito4149 replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Correctional

    The only med we crush here is Elavil. If we know that an i/m is selling or hoarding his meds, we automactically d/c and notify the physician. Also if we feel that an i/m is taking too many meds...

13. New to Correctional Nursing

    kito4149 replied to Harley4life's topic in Correctional

    I've been in correctional nursing for almost two years. It's not the inmates you have to watch out for, it's your co-workers. It is a whole lot less hectic than a hospital, but you will be on your...

14. Looks a hinderance to being hired?

    kito4149 replied to newtress's topic in Correctional

    I work for CMS in Arkansas. My supervisor IS the absolute best. The turnover is so bad here that she WORKS with your schedule so that you won't quit b/c of too many/not enough hours. Working in...

15. Writing Up Inmates

    kito4149 replied to Sheri257's topic in Correctional

    I am a new LPN working in the system, and I let the inmates know up front the rules and regulations. I also tell them, "You have been here longer than me so you should already know the do's and...