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  1. Had something interest happen this past weekend

    uraqt2 replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    Wow, what an ordeal. I'm glad that you stood your ground and did the right thing. I sure hope that this was an eye opener for custody and in the future they don't question your skills. Keep up the...

  2. Any Suggestions On Where A New Nurse Should Work?

    uraqt2 replied to inspired1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First off congrats on passing your exam.:yeah:I have often times heard that at least the first year should be in med. surg. however I personally think that it's a matter of what you're interests are....

  3. Difficult IM

    uraqt2 replied to jailhousegranny's topic in Correctional

    I agree with you 100% humglum. I have had similar situations myself and as frustrating as it is documentation is very important. Also, even though at our facility diabetes is considered a specialty...

  4. Inmate relations

    uraqt2 replied to cscott1's topic in Correctional

    it was requested by the person that i personal messaged this to that i post this. i took out very little of my pm due to this was intended to be a personal message. so for further input on my first...

  5. Former hospital nurses got a ? or anyone who can answer

    uraqt2 replied to henryswife's topic in Correctional

    In my area the pay is compariable; however, the small difference is related to the challenge of recruiting

  6. Inmate relations

    uraqt2 replied to cscott1's topic in Correctional

    i personally have no sympathy for an inmate being in the situation he/she is in. we're talking criminals not simple mistake makers. most people learn from their mistakes but a criminal is a repeat...

  7. medication administration at correctional facility

    uraqt2 replied to alegea23's topic in Correctional

    i've worked at a men's max for 8 yrs now and we have always delivered our meds out on the units. since we are max there is very little movement. i've never heard that there is any problem with...

  8. Inmates and lawsuits!

    uraqt2 replied to docpsychrn42's topic in Correctional

    I have been served with papers once in 7 yrs. Fortunately, I had policies on my side and documentation. I get threats frequently and I simply tell them 1: spell my name correct 2: will see you on...

  9. Any nurses here date the officers?

    uraqt2 replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

    I met my husband when he was a correctional officer. We've been happily married for 5 yrs. now and dated for 2 yrs. prior to that. It's not something that I recommend but I do know that he...

  10. This aughta be fun: List the terms/slang/correctional nursing lingo for us newbies

    uraqt2 replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

    I'd also like to welcome you to corrections. I think you will find it a very different type of nursing. How about some of the more common ones like: Shank: a prison made knife Pruno: prison made...

  11. Advise needed for a PA who breaks the rules

    uraqt2 posted a topic in Correctional

    I need some advise. We have a new PA who has never worked in corrections and wants to practice as though he is still practicing in a clinical setting. He has managed to insult every nurse and...

  12. Advise needed for a PA who breaks the rules

    uraqt2 replied to uraqt2's topic in Correctional

    In response to your questions I work in a prison and yes we have a written policy. It is documented by use of a non-formulary. The non-formulary is faxed to the director and if approved nursing can...

  13. Advise needed for a PA who breaks the rules

    uraqt2 replied to uraqt2's topic in Correctional

    thank you for all your advise it is greatly appreciated. i have sent you a personal message

  14. How do you deal with Mothers of inmates

    uraqt2 replied to nurseT's topic in Correctional

    Well for what its worth at our facility we have a policy that we do not discuss medical issues with anyone except the inmate and the warden (if he wants to know). We get numerous phone calls from...

  15. What is your most outrageous medical emergency repsonse in a correctional facility

    uraqt2 replied to sierranurse's topic in Correctional

    I've been in corrrctions for 7 years and have numerous stories to tell but the one that stands out most is a pshychotic male inmate who swore that he was pregnant. He waddled as though he was well...

  16. Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    uraqt2 replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    I work in corrections and anytime we see an inmate or they get KOP (keep on person) meds they have to sign for services and instead of asking for their signature I simply say "I need you to sign...

  17. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    uraqt2 replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was working acute care and had a pt. who had originally came in with a fx of the femur. He developed numerous other problems (too many to list) but when he developed pneumonia we couldn't figure...

  18. Medical Kites / Medical Request Forms

    uraqt2 replied to juvynurse's topic in Correctional

    At our facility we use "medical kites" and I think its wonderful. To me it puts the responsibility on the inmates to request medical care. To me it's kinda like if you need a doctors appt. you call...

  19. Question about hs meds...

    uraqt2 replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    One other thing about pain meds, usually we don't give that type of med out on the yard. If an inmate is having that big of a problem it is treated in the infirmary. And we NEVER give narcotic...

  20. Question about hs meds...

    uraqt2 replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    I work in max security where we have to go out to ALL inmates and what we do is pm meds and hs meds are considered the same. Our providers are aware of this and order meds accordingly. Maybe you can...

  21. Nail clippers uggggggh!!!

    uraqt2 posted a topic in Correctional

    I work in a max. security prison and was just wondering if anyone could answer how nail clippers are done at other institutions. At out facility inmates are not allowed to have their own clippers as...

  22. PLEASE don't do it!

    uraqt2 replied to jamangel's topic in Correctional

    Holy crap!!!!!! Why is it that people don't realize that an inmate is not worth your career and life. Not only can you become a felon yourself but does anyone ever think of the lifestyle an inmate...

  23. Nail clippers uggggggh!!!

    uraqt2 replied to uraqt2's topic in Correctional

    I agree that it's gross and the clippers are cleaned in between each use for infection control issues and the obvious other reasons. As far as an emery board goes I don't see that being a safe...

  24. Advice needed, take the leap into corrections??

    uraqt2 replied to thegreenmile's topic in Correctional

    I couldn't have said it better myself. Corrections is most definitely unique. I've learned that you either like it or you don't and if you don't get out cause it's not for

  25. Hooray, he's gone!!!!

    uraqt2 replied to rgcirn's topic in Correctional

    oh, we could only hope that he was gone. the problem is that he just became someone else's problem. however, i do understand what it feels like to at least get a break from them. breath while you...