Eirene ASN, RN

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    Heroin addict; just for today.

    Eirene posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello everyone, I have a long story but I am going to shorten it up. I am a heroin addict. I self-reported my addiction and checked into inpatient rehab the same day, August 31st. I now have 28 days...
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    Heroin addict; just for today.

    Eirene replied to Eirene's topic in Nurses Recovery

    JMO- Thank you for your reply and encouragement! I actually have 29 days clean, oops! Everyday counts. I appreciate you telling me to focus on my recovery right now; that's what I've been doing and...
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    Desperately Need Help With Care Plans

    Eirene replied to LVN2006's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I still receive notifications about new posts within this thread 3 years later. I love it! I wanted to share some information with all of you. Daytonite personally helped me with many of these...
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    New HHC- fishy?

    Eirene posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi, everyone! Before I begin my questions, I need to state that I am a brand new HH nurse; although I do have nursing experience. This is a brand new HHC- in business for approximately 3 months. I'm...
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    New HHC- fishy?

    Eirene replied to Eirene's topic in Home Health

    Thanks a million for your responses. I called today and told one of the owners I declined the position and didn't feel comfortable working with them (even though I've been working but not getting...
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    After the nurse-patient relationship has been terminated...

    Eirene posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is a nursing license still at risk if a nurse has a personal relationship with a patient after their professional relationship has been
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    Leaving work at work.

    Eirene posted a topic in Correctional

    One of the reasons why I decided to go into correctional nursing was so I could leave work at work and I would not care so much for my patients. But, these patients are so mentally ill. I can't fix...
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    Do IM have the Right??!!??

    Eirene replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

    Our name badge have the initial of our first name with the full last name. E. Coli, for example. All of them call me Nurse Eirene, though. They are pretty coy. Our salaries are even published...
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    What is the med pass like at your DOC

    Eirene replied to newtress's topic in Correctional

    I like to think of a sallyport as a front porch. You can only open one door at a time. They are big, heavy, locked doors. In my DOC, the little port in the actual door is called a cuffport. Hope...
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    What is the med pass like at your DOC

    Eirene replied to newtress's topic in Correctional

    Yes... it's that bad. We have a system with a sallyport. There are two windows. We literally pass meds to hundreds of inmates a night. If you have a good team- we can kick 'em out in 1.5 hours....
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    Sick of being a nurse in the Prison

    Eirene replied to goldensfo's topic in Correctional

    There are some great replies here. I'm with the majority- I really like corrections. I know it sounds silly, but I feel like I make a difference on most days... even if they are criminals....
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    Cheeking Wellbutrin

    Eirene replied to jailhouserock_lpn_08's topic in Correctional

    From what I'm told Wellbutrin acts as a stimulant when crushed. Crazy! The inmates say the rush is a lot like cocaine but is considerably shorter
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    SNY

    Eirene replied to jaxnsanjose's topic in Correctional

    Don't be afraid to say "no". Tell them to pull up their pants if you can see their boxers. Tell them to get their hands out of their pants. Be prepared to explain to them about their meds. Sometimes...
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    The good things that happen in corrections,

    Eirene posted a topic in Correctional

    So many times we complain about inmates, porters, P & P, etc. I have a story to share. We have a great C.O. in her late 50's. She is always fair, firm, and consistent; which all of you know is a...
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    Leaving work at work.

    Eirene posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Can anyone offer any insight/thoughts on this post? I really need support.
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    Leaving work at work.

    Eirene replied to Eirene's topic in Psychiatric

    Pandora- Thank you so much for your response. I absolutely love psych nurses- I always said I couldn't do your job- but it looks like I'm doing it. I've thought about my corrections career as a...
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    Correctional Nursing Questionnaire.

    Eirene replied to egmiller's topic in Correctional

    In my practice (and I may be a bit jaded)- the inmates who say that they trust me are often manipulators. It's the downside of the profession; we care for people who are criminals. A lot of them have...
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    New LPN grad with upcoming corrections interview-help!

    Eirene replied to jesskalpn's topic in Correctional

    Hey- congrats on your interview! ODRC is a great place to work. We really do have great healthcare. You'll be interviewed in front of a panel of 3-5 people. They'll ask you different types of...
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    Just hired!

    Eirene replied to jaxnsanjose's topic in Correctional

    Oh man- remember this one! I made the mistake of calling an officer a guard... ONCE. Wise words to live
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    Correctional Nursing Questionnaire.

    Eirene replied to egmiller's topic in Correctional

    Nurse Ratched has been used when they disrespect or lie to me. Angel of Mercy when they are beaten just a hair of death or are gravely ill. It depends on the situation. I really do not use any...
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    Ironwood or Chuckawalla for a new grad?

    Eirene replied to LB49er's topic in Correctional

    Absolutely. I feel like I actually make a difference every single day. Sometimes we are the only advocates these guys have. I'd say 75% of the inmates really care about their health and are receptive...
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    Just hired!

    Eirene replied to jaxnsanjose's topic in Correctional

    I try to stay away from navy blue (crypts), orange (the color of I/M jumpuits), or red (bloods) scrubs. If I wear the colors, it will be in scrub pants with a top that has another design. My tip:...
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    What do you do when the CO's won't take action?

    Eirene replied to katkonk's topic in Correctional

    I would have called the Captain or Major
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    Do some inmates flush their meds down the toilet?

    Eirene replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

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    Do some inmates flush their meds down the toilet?

    Eirene replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    Stephied- They have a right to refuse medication unless it is mandated. We have 12 mandated meds out of 2,500 inmates- all of which are mental health. If the inmate doesn't want a specific med he...