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  1. Female Inmates?

    ArizonaMark replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Correctional

    I've read the above comments, and I can assure you it depends upon the facility whether you will be alone or not. I work nurse sick call often in a 2k inmate facility. 9 times out of 10 I am left...

  2. This aughta be fun: List the terms/slang/correctional nursing lingo for us newbies

    ArizonaMark replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

    I was orienting a nurse in intake last night. I saw the IM just came from DOC to our facility. So, in order to streamline the Q and As, I asked him where he just came from? His response was, "I just...

  3. Chlamydia/Gonnorrhea swab ?

    ArizonaMark posted a topic in General Nursing

    It's performed often at my work, in a jail facility. Other than the MLPs, I only know of one nurse who performs it. The others seem to think it is not within our scope of practice. Can anyone...

  4. Chlamydia/Gonnorrhea swab ?

    ArizonaMark replied to ArizonaMark's topic in General Nursing

    Tnx Criss, I suppose I should have been more specific. Can we perform this to a male patient? Some seem to believe it is an invasive procedure that is beyond our scope. I didn't have any luck on my...

  5. Correctional nursing role..nurse or police?

    ArizonaMark replied to Kashia's topic in Correctional

    Well, I have been in corrections for just a little while now. I presently work in a jail that houses up to 2K inmates. I have seen the poor treatment, the humiliation and the lack of respect doled out...

  6. Med Error

    ArizonaMark replied to JRNEW's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Great news !!! Every nurse that is working has made a med error! I understand your plight and can empathize with you. However, just the mere fact that you are NOT comfortable with this situation as it...

  7. Sleep advice

    ArizonaMark replied to Liz520's topic in General Nursing

    Well, please remember that you are asking for what could be construed as medical advice on a nursing site. So, he really needs to SEE HIS DOCTOR! Having said that, a little internet research will...

  8. Student male Nurse today in L+D

    ArizonaMark replied to Thedreamer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Gee, That posting by Jason, really, a bit over the top man. It really makes no difference whether this guy is married or not. And if he wants to work in L&D, so be it. If we are lucky, we have a...

  9. Student male Nurse today in L+D

    ArizonaMark replied to Thedreamer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hmmm, I'm gonna take another angle on this one folks. Actually, my clinical rotation was not so far removed from what you described as well. I was generally treated with respect on the floor. However,...

  10. 3 hot's and a cot

    ArizonaMark replied to Billikin's topic in Psychiatric

    Given that over 1/3 of all prisoners have diagnosed mental health problems (a low estimate in my opinion), I would rather deal with the homeless patient in a psych ward than the other option, sitting...

  11. What can I do as an RN?

    ArizonaMark replied to quick2k2ecotec's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I was a member of the National Student Nursing Association while in school. Though I wasn't very active, I do seem to recall they have a "universal healthcare" platform. If your school has this...

  12. Nurse shortage?? Opinions please

    ArizonaMark replied to jewelshouse's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing shortage? Open your local sunday newspaper. I check mine usually every week. Perhaps some 100-200 jobs on average. All kinds of jobs, hours, pay, working conditions. Don't like where you are,...

  13. Nurse shortage?? Opinions please

    ArizonaMark replied to jewelshouse's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing shortage? Open your local sunday newspaper. I check mine usually once a week. Perhaps some 100-200 jobs on average. All kinds of jobs, hours, pay, working conditions. Don't like where you...

  14. Gastric bypass - psycho

    ArizonaMark replied to brax881's topic in General Nursing

    It's such a tragedy that our way of life in the US leads to such a state that a growing percentage of people are becoming more and more obese. Perhaps we should begin at square one and try to figure...

  15. getting sick of it.

    ArizonaMark replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men in Nursing

    When someone asks me why I am not a doctor, or calls me doctor, which pretty much occurs every shift, I take it as a compliment. Really, aren't there bigger fish to fry in this world...

  16. Polling our male nurses: What area of nursing are you currently in right now?

    ArizonaMark replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am headed to psych and looking forward to it....must be the water, LOL!!

  17. New RN struggling with new job: any advice?

    ArizonaMark replied to Sarahe23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a new nurse, you are doing no-one any favors by sticking around Sarah. Your concern for the program is admirable. But, without an experienced nurse to guide you, you are setting both you as well as...

  18. New RN, Is my license in jeopardy??

    ArizonaMark replied to emeraldbutterfly,RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    quit !!!! mark

  19. What is the best thing about nursing???

    ArizonaMark replied to JeN-SN's topic in General Nursing

    Plus we get paid for what i would do for free for any person on the street. Oh reallllly !!! Does that also apply to when we have to insert a digit up some 79 year old lady's colon to remove a rectal...

  20. Keeping Nursing Textbooks...???

    ArizonaMark replied to nyclizzo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you are going into a particular specialty such as psych., wouldn't hurt. Even the med/surge are great references when you come home questioning some part of your day. Though, I must say, due to the...

  21. 400 pound diabetic friend in denial

    ArizonaMark replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    "YOU CAN LEAD A HORSE TO WATER, BUT YOU CAN'T MAKE IT DRINK!" I know I have converted quite a few friends, acquaintences to a healthier lifestyle, not through judgemental comments couched in "I'm only...

  22. How many got only 75 questions?

    ArizonaMark replied to cindib's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to you !!!!! I am from AZ and also tested today. Stopped at 75 which I can only imagine is a good sign..... I as well had a TON of priority as well as medication questions... I pray I passed...

  23. Help with Reading part of NET Test-Please

    ArizonaMark replied to azscot's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi AZscot, I took the NET in 2005. I achieved the highest score that year out of some 250 testers. Why ? I'm no genius, there is no doubt. I studied for that darned test. There are books you can buy...

  24. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    ArizonaMark replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I was still a CNA at the time. I entered a pt. room with my nurse of 30 some years exp. The pt only spoke Spanish, so I was there to translate. The nurse was to re-start an IV line as the other was...

  25. When do you worry??? New RN ???'s

    ArizonaMark replied to Fairlythere's topic in General Nursing

    As a new LPN working toward my RN, I appreciate this question and the comprehensive response from Tweety. I too am in med/surge and worry endlessly over my pts. Last week I assumed care of a pt. who...