I am not able to send them all just to avoid a suit. At my jail I am forced to make a decision. Our medical dept is advised that we simply have to return the inmate back to society in the same but...
Thanks for the support. I wish I could find all those "carve outs" in writing. It's difficult when you're used to eveything being so strict in a healthcare facility. The way I understood the laws...
Our old jail inspector never used to inspect the medical dept. but I was always ready anyway. That made the commander think medical was not important. I tried to tell them one day it would happen. We...
Hi, thanks for the support. I did have to report the incident to the commander. It turns out He had a meeting with her and she admitted to verbalizing her feelings in front of the inmates, but denied...
Thanks for the support. The inmates don't scare me, they always say they're going to sue. I tell them to call their lawyer. I've learned in my lifetime that if you always do the right thing, then you...
nurseT replied to military spouse's topic in Correctional
Hello Military Spouse, I WORK IN A COUNTY JAIL AND AM THE ONLY NURSE AS WE ONLY HOLD 225 INMATES. I HAVE A SALARY 38,000.00/YR. THAT WORKS OUT TO 5.00/HR LESS THAN WHAT I MADE BEFORE, BUT THE TRADE...
Are there any Plastic surgery nurses out there? This seems like an incredible field to learn in. Amazing transformations as well as the recent partial face transplant. How do you like this field as a...
nurseT replied to marshalbc77's topic in Correctional
Boy, I don't know how they're working that without paying over time unless you always work the same days of the week. The 7 days in a row would be rough, esp. in
I see what you mean with the real young ones. I don't think teens should get boobs for their birthday, but, self image can be kind of important. In many cases, it makes a huge difference in someones...
Yeah! We had a guy who had killed his wife in front of his kids and cut her up in little pieces. He put the pieces in a barrel and stuck it in with some other barrels behind a local factory. She was...
Oh wow. That is freaky. I never get hit on. I make sure I keep a reputation of "That Redheaded B****". I also bought a gun and am Taking Shooting lessons. I have made alot of enemies by not giving in....
That sounds familiar, I think I saw the previews and forgot to watch it. When is it on? Have you seen Prison Break on FOX? The doctor is real pretty and sees the inmates by herself. She has some...
In My State, Doc Wants The County Jails To Get Dna Samples From The Doc Inmates Since Many Are Housed In County Jail And Released From There. Well There Is A Situation Where A Person Can Have Two...
yes it was on the discovery channel, I had never heard of it. gotta have my discovery TV. lol. on the DNA, it was my understanding that family share the same DNA, not as in twins, ( same) poor choice...
I HAVE HAD AN INMATE WHO HAS BEEN A FREQUENT FLYER. HE IS THE BIGGEST CON I HAVE EVER MET. WHEN HE IS IN JAIL HE WILL TRY ANYTHING ON ANYBODY TO GET OUT. HE IS ON ALOT OF MEDS, BUT HE IS VA, AND THE...
nurseT replied to Faith Nurse's topic in Correctional
EXACTLY, I HAVE SEEN ENOUGH SICK PEOPLE AND ENOUGH FAKERS TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE. I DO WANT TO KNOW THE CHARGES. IT DOES NOT HINDER CARE BUT ASSISTS IN UNDERSTANDING THE PATIENT/INMATE. IF THE INMATE...
HEY, THEY FINALLY CAUGHT THAT SLICK DUDE. HE CAME WITH JUST A FEW MEDS FROM VA AND AN UPDATED MED LIST, SO HE COULD'NT DO HIS USUAL MED TRICKS, LIKE EATING 20 NITROS A DAY FAKING CP. VA D/C'D THEM....
HI, I WORKED LONG TERM CARE FOR A LONG TIME. I LOVED IT AND YOU WILL TOO. FIRST OFF, YOU'LL DISCOVER YOU WILL WORK HARDER IN LTC THAN HOSPITAL DUE TO THE NURSE - PT RATIO. AT THE START OF YOUR...