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  1. Received employment offer

    uraqt2 replied to hb4hikes's topic in Correctional

    Processing an inmate into a facility is getting a H&P done, getting all labs done (in my state they include HIV & syphilis also if they already have Hep C we include a liver panel), and TB...

  2. New LPN going for correctional nursing.

    uraqt2 replied to Quiskeya's topic in Correctional

    As a LPN my major role is to pass medications. However, we also will note orders, re-new medication orders that are expiring and forward to the provider for review, make sure MARs are current and...

  3. Demands from inmates

    uraqt2 replied to GrannyLpn2005's topic in Correctional

    I don't usually have this problem as the inmates know that when I'm doing med pass I am NOT there to do sick call or other procedures. Med pass is exactly that med pass. However, I do not want to...

  4. inhalers

    uraqt2 replied to Truegem's topic in Correctional

    I can understand wanting to save taxpayers dollars; however, the fact still remains that you should not be reusing MDI's. I suggest that the policy needs to be changed (easier said than done I know)...

  5. OTC meds given upon request?

    uraqt2 replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Correctional

    At my facility we use to have the officers give OTC meds out and keep a log but somewhere along the lines it was changed to nursing needed to give them out and keep records that went in the chart....

  6. Am I wrong to think...

    uraqt2 replied to rmarz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A paper trail is the right thing to do. The DON needs to be made aware of such behavior and the "lovebirds" should be split up if they cannot work together. This type of behavior never ceases to...

  7. standard med times

    uraqt2 replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Correctional

    Our med pass times are 0400, 1000, 1500 and 1800. Our med passes are adjusted around counts and feeding. If an inmate doesn't want to get up isn't a reason to change the times. We will only change...

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

    uraqt2 replied to henryswife's topic in Correctional

    This is a folger adam key. It is used to open doors and food slots. If an inmate gets a hold of one of these it's a recipe for

  9. WHY SHOULD THEY GET MEDICAL CARE/ free

    uraqt2 replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

    I agree that it's very frustrating that inmates usually receive better medical care than the "free world". It's also well known to those who work in corrections that inmates will abuse this privilege...

  10. How do you handle this one

    uraqt2 replied to Steristripqueen's topic in Correctional

    It's always frustrating when custody attempts to run what medical needs to do. I am very fortunate and have an excellent rapport with the majority of custody staff so this isn't usually a problem for...

  11. Is It Easier?

    uraqt2 replied to henryswife's topic in Correctional

    Very well said Michelle

  12. Question about CEU's?

    uraqt2 replied to cherokeesummer's topic in General Nursing

    CEUs most definitely a requirement to renew your licence. In NV. you also need 30 to renew. Many facilities will offer CEs so that you don't have to pay for

  13. Need your opinion, please

    uraqt2 replied to ravensrn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    As much as I don't like to write orders for doctors standing right there I must say sometimes it's easier to just write the verbal and make them sign it before they leave. I once worked with a doc...

  14. Out the Door Rant

    uraqt2 replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good luck in your new adventure OldMare. Corrections is unlike any field out there but can be very rewarding in it's own

  15. Drug error

    uraqt2 replied to pippi1969's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. First off remember that we've all had med errors in some form or another and it's a horrifying experience. Sounds like you took the right steps by...

  16. Need your opinion, please

    uraqt2 replied to ravensrn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with you 100%. I've said this so many times I've lost count. I've upset numerous docs when I've told them that I don't get paid to do their job and I'm not about to guess what they want...

  17. Best Corrections Trauma Story and/or "Man Down" Story

    uraqt2 replied to EnigmaticParadigm's topic in Correctional

    Wasn't there for this one but a funny one to repeat: Had a man down called regarding a bee sting. Supposedly the inmate was allergic to bee stings and was having an anaphylactic reaction. Upon arrival...

  18. I've been hired

    uraqt2 replied to Foxy78's topic in Correctional

    congrats:yeah::yeah:I wish you the best in your new

  19. consent form for NSAID tx

    uraqt2 posted a topic in Correctional

    I am currently working on changing a policy at my facility RE: NSAIDS. We've had some problems with abuse and our providers not documenting that they've gone over side effects of the medications with...

  20. consent form for NSAID tx

    uraqt2 replied to uraqt2's topic in Correctional

    Thank you so much for this input. I will present this idea and hopefully management will go for

  21. Correctional Med Pass - Crushed Meds.

    uraqt2 replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Correctional

    At my institution we put most psych meds and all narcs in applesauce. The reason behind this is to dissolve the meds to help prevent cheeking. You should have a written policy on how meds are to be...

  22. Confused. Whether I should drop Anatomy

    uraqt2 replied to ThePretender's topic in General Nursing

    I agree GreenEyesRI. A&P was one of my most difficult courses. I took A&P with a couple very simple classes so that I could devote my time to anatomy. If you want to go into nursing you must...

  23. LPN and RN attitudes towards one another.

    uraqt2 replied to daisymay20's topic in General Nursing

    Very well said. I don't think that this comes down to a RN vs. LPN issue. There are some just plain rude people in this world. I have had the great pleasure to work with knowledgeable RN's, LPN's,...

  24. what do i need to DO!!!!!!

    uraqt2 replied to anallelymd0725's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I was in high school I took as many advanced science, math, and chemistry classes as I could. When I applied for nursing school I got credit for those classes and didn't have to take them in...

  25. Privatized Prisons

    uraqt2 replied to texascowgirl's topic in Correctional

    I have been at the same facility for 8 yrs now and I must say that I love where I'm at. When I first started there I worked for CMS for almost 3 yrs. and ended up leaving just before the pulled out....