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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...

  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

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

    morris-lpn replied to JeanneRN83's topic in Correctional

    business attire is the way to

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

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

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

  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

  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

  7. do lpns apply unna boots

    morris-lpn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...

  8. do lpns apply unna boots

    morris-lpn replied to morris-lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...

  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...

  10. WHY SHOULD THEY GET MEDICAL CARE/ free

    morris-lpn replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

    because 1976 the supreme court said

  11. LPN school decision.

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

    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...

  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....

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

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

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

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

    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...

  15. New Job Question

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

    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

  16. I am loving this...

    morris-lpn replied to DisneyDreamin's topic in Correctional

    hi, just my:twocents:, i also work a private prison in louisiana, and i swear by zcooils. my pill call can last anywhere from an hour to three hours depending on the security and counts. Z coils are...

  17. What are pros and cons (no pun intended) correctional nursing?

    morris-lpn replied to maximillia's topic in Correctional

    i've just started work at a private prison here in louisiana. Pro's are: 1) pay and yes it pays better than the hospital, and yes i love it, even if it did pay less. why? no doctors, family members,...

  18. What state are yall in and do yall work state or privatized prisons?

    morris-lpn replied to texascowgirl's topic in Correctional

    i'm in louisiana, minium security, 60% INS( illegal immirgates ), private prison. love it. wouldn't go to a ltc or hospital for the

  19. Why is it so bad to be an LPN ????

    morris-lpn replied to hair_tie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i started out in the bsn rn program. wished i went straight into the lpn program instead. now $40,000 in debt and still only got my lpn. on the bright side, least i only have to work 6 months and...

  20. LPN Starting Salary

    morris-lpn replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    here in louisiana, hospitals pay 12 w/benefits, 14 w/o, ltc's in my area pay 16 w/a no call in bonus of $1,000 q six

  21. What are the best study books

    morris-lpn replied to pumpkin1984's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    while i was in the rn program for my bsn, anything with made incredibly easy was a big help. it realy made it easier for me to

  22. should I change jobs? (long)

    morris-lpn replied to sconoli's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    here in louisiana, ltc pays better than the hospitals. i am in the same situation, should i stay at the low paying job, or move to the better pay?

  23. Northwestern - Shreveport, LA

    morris-lpn replied to reese19's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    i did my med-surge clinical at lifecare while i was at nsu, it is a very good facility. clean, and alot of skill hands on care with pts on vents. i thought it was a nursing home, but it isn't. good...

  24. Age you will/were graduated?

    morris-lpn replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    i'm 42, graduated today with my lpn, will be 44 when i get my rn. age is only a number, it's how old you feel, that

  25. TOO Old??? 41 1/2 years old

    morris-lpn replied to chubbi's topic in Nursing Career

    welcome to the club, i too am 41.5 y/o. hope to grad this summer with a bsn, if i can get thru critical care, my second time around. the oldest in my class is 58 y/o so no, we are not too old. look at...