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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...

  16. 18 y/o RN!

    kito4149 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    U GO GIRLS!!!!!! Wish I had that opportunity @

  17. The deadly case of Mr. Hyde

    kito4149 replied to kenzy's topic in General Nursing

    I saw this episode last night and I was in disbelief. I am not taking the side of Mr. Hyde, but he did go and seek help frome the hospital. He knew he was unstable. Maybe the nurse thought he was...

  18. Things you wish you could say to your co-workers...

    kito4149 replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    im a new nurse working in the prison system. some of the "golden oldies" got upset w/me b/c i told them i didnt want to be trained the "wrong" way. they asked me what did i mean. i told them that...

  19. East Arkansas Community College, Forrest City

    kito4149 replied to donna64's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently taking my pre-recs to get into the nursing program here. The only advice I can give is to have a strong support base and time to learn the material (not study,

  20. Advice For The New Nurse Entering Med-Surg

    kito4149 replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am a newbie!! I just passed the NCLEX-PN!!! My question is, "How do you deal with "lazy" co-workers who sit around, do nothing, and talk about other

  21. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    kito4149 replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    Right on,