Eirene ASN, RN

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    What do you do when you see a CO obviously abusing an inmate?

    Eirene replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    Stephied- I've never witnessed it (thank goodness). I am sure it happens, though. When there is a use of force (chemical, physical) the inmate AND the officer are both clinic checked per orders from...
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    What happens when a max security inmate is unconscious in their cell?

    Eirene replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    Yes, I already practice that and know that- as I'm sure all of the correctional nurses do. Working with an inmate who is shackled with his own officer is very different with inmates in the general...
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    What happens when a max security inmate is unconscious in their cell?

    Eirene replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    It IS frustrating. Yes, we need to be safe and secure. But when someone is sick/dying/whatever; it's very hard to wait. Inmates are people, too. It's just a gut reaction to immediately go where we are...
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    What happens when a max security inmate is unconscious in their cell?

    Eirene replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    You wait until security clears the area/cell. It doesn't have to be "white shirt", it can be any C.O. They are usually very cautious and safe when it comes to
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    pay/conditions info in Ohio Correctional for new nurse

    Eirene replied to pjmnurse's topic in Correctional

    Vonda- Congrats on landing the position! I love working in corrections. CTA (Corrections training academy) was a big bite in the butt, but it will be over soon. I ended up staying at a hotel; I...
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    "Suicide watch" How do you handle it?

    Eirene replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    Every two hours for the nurse. An officer is assigned to watch the inmate at all
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    do you like working in a prison???

    Eirene replied to reddellrn's topic in Correctional

    I love it! I know I may sound like a freak- but I feel like a make a difference every single day; even if they are criminals. Sometimes the nurses are their only true advocate in the world. I enjoy...
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    Dress code in the observation cells?

    Eirene replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    The suicidal guys get a velcro-like jump suit that resembles something like a padded mini-dress. The general mental health observation guys can wear their regular
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    Strip searches?

    Eirene replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    According to Ohio DRC's policy- we are not permitted to do opposite sex strip
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    How long was your training prior to actually working in the prison?

    Eirene replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    I had about 3 weeks training. You'll have to go to the Corrections Training Academy-- it is 3 weeks long and it is the same training that the CO's go through. All together it was 6
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    Is your infirmary busy?

    Eirene replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    Our infirmary is non-stop! Each nurse is assigned a specific job assignment for the month. I'll give you some examples: Infirmary Nurse: In charge of all of the inpatients held. We have such a...
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    Do you start IV's on inmates?

    Eirene replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    Stephied: I work in the same system that you applied for (within the state). We start IV's for hydration, etc. This is very rare. We were told if the flu hits hard that we will be hydrating a lot of...
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    Sliding scale protocol

    Eirene posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    does anyone have an example of a sliding scale insulin (novolin r) protocol? i didn't write it down this weekend after clinicals. i've never screwed up like that. i can't find it in my med-surg or...
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    Question about Sick call on the range

    Eirene replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    We do not perform sick-calls on the 'ranges'. The inmates come to the infirmary. However, if there is a mass OC (pepper spray) in a pod, the nurses will go into the pod and clinic check every...
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    Question about sick line in maximum security area

    Eirene replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    We run nursing sick call by ourselves with an officer (or two, or three) in the seg unit. They have the inmate come to the sick-call room (which looks like an oversized closet). He is in shackles...
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    Do you feel that the self defense course offered prepared you for an inmate attack?

    Eirene replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    We were taught some basic techniques from Jiu Jitsu (armbar, etc). The class was 32 hours in all. The information was great- but I'm not sure that I would remember all of it in an actual crisis...
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    Scrubs or Business-casual outfit for corrections interview?

    Eirene replied to JeanneRN83's topic in Correctional

    I wore a black suit with a white cami underneath. I would not wear scrubs,
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    pay/conditions info in Ohio Correctional for new nurse

    Eirene replied to pjmnurse's topic in Correctional

    Hello there, I was interviewed two weeks ago- they called last week and offered me the job! I am so excited. I'm just waiting for an academy date; they said it would take about a month for...
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    question re: Picc line

    Eirene replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd pull up the CXR and take a look at how far it is in the subclavian. It depends on how far it is from the brachial-- if there is any question in my mind, I would order a CXR. Especially if there...
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    First person to answer this question gets a cookie!

    Eirene replied to pca_85's topic in Ohio Nursing

    If you love LTC- stay in it! Life is way too short to do something you dislike just because you don't want to lose your skills. I love LPNs. I really, really do. They kick my butt when it comes to...
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    First person to answer this question gets a cookie!

    Eirene replied to pca_85's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Bologna. Look up the delegation rules in Ohio. RN's are responsible for far more than LPNs. One big example is IVs. Yes, we are both nurses. But RNs are responsible for a lot more than LPNs. It sucks,...
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    New Grad Shifts Cancelled While in Orientation

    Eirene replied to strengthcouragewisdm's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh yes, the dreaded 'on-call.' I've recently accepted a job with the state. The reason? NO ON-CALL. Last payperiod I worked 36/72 hours. I couldn't even make my morgage payment with that. It's been...
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    Very mad but most of all humiliation

    Eirene replied to Orenda's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would get some evidence-based data on the benefits of verification- less errors, etc. I would write, "I was told to write a letter of apology, but instead I would like to take the time to educate on...
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    Is my career ruined before it began?

    Eirene replied to ize4love's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Adderall is only detected for up to 90 days. You should be fine. Is it possible to get a good trim before- just in
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    Giving notice.

    Eirene posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! I am coming up on my 1-year anniversary as a nurse. I've learned so much and have been extremely fortunate that I was nurtured and taught at my first job. I interviewed for another...