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1. Are your "observation cells" a part of your infirmary?

   morris-lpn replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

   we have 3 iso cells located in the back of the infirmary next to the ward. there are cameras to document everything. we put anyone who is suicidal to those that are contaqious. and sometimes security will use the iso cells to isolate any inmate they ...

2. do you like working in a prison???

   morris-lpn replied to reddellrn's topic in Correctional

   this is my but i really enjoy it. :redpinkhei'm in the lpn transition cource and plan to continue my employment with the facility i work at.

3. Scrubs or Business-casual outfit for corrections interview?

   morris-lpn replied to JeanneRN83's topic in Correctional

   business attire is the way to go.

4. Is there anything you still can't do?

   morris-lpn replied to whippoorwill's topic in LPN/LVN

   my vote goes to the phelm. just cann't hang. major reason why i'm not a respirotory tech.

5. Anyone have advice on offenders that abuse sick call

   morris-lpn replied to onadeb's topic in Correctional

   After you assess them and there is no significant findings, i write them up for malingering. it always helps that security is on your side.

6. LPNs Salary Poll. I might use this for new job. HELP?

   morris-lpn replied to lpnsider's topic in General Nursing

   lpn louisiana 1 year exp. $17.50 per hour plus shift dif.:imbar

7. do lpns apply unna boots

   morris-lpn replied to morris-lpn's topic in LPN/LVN

   thank you all for your response, i work in a correctional facility. i've been a lpn since feb 08. was working on my bsn, when i had to change career plans. in all my clinical settings, i've never seen a unna boot applied. the bon is not clear on my s...

8. do lpns apply unna boots

   morris-lpn posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   i have a patient that needs a unna boot applied every week. i've never seen one applied, and the rn that is over me says she won't do it, it is the doctors responsibility. i don't want jeopradize my license. any comments would be greatly appreciated.

9. corrections is fantastic!!!

   morris-lpn replied to happyjailnurse's topic in Correctional

   what i do love about corrections is that you have a schedule and you work it. not like in the hospital, if cenus is down, you're called off. there is no cleaning up poop, the orderly's does that, no family members, no doctors, and very few attitude t...

10. WHY SHOULD THEY GET MEDICAL CARE/ free

    morris-lpn replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

    because 1976 the supreme court said so.

11. LPN school decision.

    morris-lpn replied to josh1974's topic in LPN/LVN

    go for your lpn. then work on your adn. for one you'll see if nursing is for you. two, if it is you'll be able to work and make a deciet amount of money while in school for your adn. the state that i live in, the bon won't accept lpn-bsn.

12. Am I to old?

    morris-lpn replied to Patrick57's topic in General Nursing

    one is never to old for learning. i would have to agree with the above comment, if you want to go into informatics i would strongly suggest you get your rn-bsn and masters if you want to do research. lpn's cann't conduct research. why? i don't know. ...

13. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    morris-lpn replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN-RN

    hey there everyone, 42 y/o rn-bsn flunkie, had to take the last 12 week course of the lpn program and now i work at a correction fac. been a lpn now for 4 months. i too want to get my adn rn then bridge to the bsn since i've completed all my courses....

14. When life throws you a curveball.....

    morris-lpn replied to ashfost's topic in LPN/LVN

    hey ashfost, don't feel so bad, it happened to me too. could not pass the critical care lecture the 2nd time, 20 of us failed. where i live, la, the bon stated i had to go to a com. college to get my lpn, lucky for me the lpn program was in it's last...

15. New Job Question

    morris-lpn replied to lpntap08's topic in LPN/LVN

    i would submit my application along with a resume. having a resume handy makes you present more professional and prepared in an employers eyes. congrats and good luck on your job search.