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  1. Opening capsules

    jaxnsanjose posted a topic in Correctional

    We are having a debate about opening and floating capsules at the prison I work at in California. Sacramento has sent us a memo saying we are to open and float all Gaba capsules. Some LVN's refuse...

  2. LPN starting first day in correctional nursing

    jaxnsanjose replied to sigshaRN's topic in Correctional

    I can't say I am surprised, about half the nurses I work with are that way. The rest of us are thrilled to have some help. Hopefully you will get a better trainer on your next

  3. LPN starting first day in correctional nursing

    jaxnsanjose replied to sigshaRN's topic in Correctional

    At the prison I work at, agency used to get thrown to the wolves, less than a week of training but they started giving them about 4 wks for the last two groups because most people didn't stay long on...

  4. New Grad in Corrections

    jaxnsanjose replied to ibrn2010's topic in Correctional

    I have been in corrections for 10 months, starting as a new grad. It does seem overwhelming at first but I really like it. Just be prepared because it's a new experience every day and nothing in...

  5. Opening capsules

    jaxnsanjose replied to jaxnsanjose's topic in Correctional

    Thanks for the input, I agree that we do it for other patients in LTC that can't swallow, why would it not be allowed somewhere else. Personally, I think some of the nurses who are using that as the...

  6. please help!!!! BOP or CA state prison?

    jaxnsanjose replied to paul2000's topic in Correctional

    I don't know about BOP but the CA prison I work at has tons of opportunity for OT for RN's including being ordered over whenever they deem fit but you also have to remember you get 3 furloughs a...

  7. Opening capsules

    jaxnsanjose replied to jaxnsanjose's topic in Correctional

    Not all capsules, just Gabapentin, we have an order to crush or open and float capsules from the bosses in Sacramento because to many guys are checking them and selling

  8. Should New LPN Do Per Diem?

    jaxnsanjose replied to organicbeauty's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in Corrections and our staff is about half and half state employees and registry/agency. I am state and I got 6 weeks of training so as a new grad that worked well for me. Our agency nurses...

  9. Any NORTH KERN or KERN NURSES HERE or CA CORRECTIONAL in general?

    jaxnsanjose replied to mr.hustle's topic in Correctional

    I am an LVN at CTF and while the LVN's aren't getting hit hard with mandates right now, the RN's

  10. Just hired!

    jaxnsanjose posted a topic in Correctional

    I just got offered an LVN position at Soledad on Friday. I am waiting for my packet to come in the mail so I can get all the details, get it sent back and get my start date. Does anyone know what...

  11. Just hired!

    jaxnsanjose replied to jaxnsanjose's topic in Correctional

    I have been at CDCR for a little over 2 months now and this was my first job as an LVN too. The best advice I can give you is to not be nervous. Nursing in the prison is different then in a hospital...

  12. SNY

    jaxnsanjose posted a topic in Correctional

    I just got my post assignment for my first LVN job in corrections. When I finally finish my training rotation, I will be working PCP line in our Special Needs Yard. Anybody have any tips on dealing...

  13. SNY

    jaxnsanjose replied to jaxnsanjose's topic in Correctional

    Katkonk, we don't use the term yard unless we are referring to the inmates being out in the yard at our facility. We call our medical units medical or TTA but mainly we call them by location. We...

  14. SNY

    jaxnsanjose replied to jaxnsanjose's topic in Correctional

    Thanks! and yes I learned that they hate getting written up, I also learned that giving them a 128 first and then a 115 for the same offense gives them 3 more months on their time if I am really...

  15. Pay for Correctional nurses?

    jaxnsanjose replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Correctional

    3000 + waiting list???? Where in CDCR are you? I work at CTF in Soledad and there is never enough nurses to cover shifts, LVN's or RN's. Every day since I started on 11/30, at least 1 LVN is ordered...

  16. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    jaxnsanjose replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    I just started at CTF (as an LVN) on Monday and I remember some of my questions (interview was 10/7/09 and we got 10 questions) 5 rights of med administration, I did give them all 6 What is diabetes...

  17. Overtime in CA prisons..with furlough days mandated?

    jaxnsanjose replied to katkonk's topic in Correctional

    I totally agree with this. I mean we are forced to take 3 days off but if we are willing to work 2 extra shifts we technically make more working 1 less day a month then if they weren't doing the...

  18. Very Excited :)

    jaxnsanjose replied to lvnhopeful's topic in Correctional

    Ok so far, the nursing instructor and the other trainer were both out the last 2 days so we just toured and did videos. The paper work started today! Hopefully we will have a schedule for our...

  19. Very Excited :)

    jaxnsanjose replied to lvnhopeful's topic in Correctional

    Thanks for all the info! I just went out and bought some new shoes today cuz I knew I would need them! I prefer to wear scrubs, part of why I wanted to be a nurse but she did tell me I could were...

  20. Very Excited :)

    jaxnsanjose replied to lvnhopeful's topic in Correctional

    wow 6 weeks of training? I am impressed, most places seem to give you a week or so and then throw you to the wolfs. How many days are you working and what hours? All I know is I start on Monday at...

  21. Very Excited :)

    jaxnsanjose replied to lvnhopeful's topic in Correctional

    Have you gotten a start date yet? I got my official ok for 11/30 last Thursday right before the end of their day. She had told me that morning that there were a few still waiting for final approval...

  22. New LPN grad with upcoming corrections interview-help!

    jaxnsanjose replied to jesskalpn's topic in Correctional

    Congrats on your interview! I don't know how similar it will be from Ohio to CA but I got questions on Diabetes and the 5 rights of med pass and how I felt about treating inmates. Just stay...

  23. Just hired!

    jaxnsanjose replied to jaxnsanjose's topic in Correctional

    Latex gloves for homemade guns???!!??? Sounds like a bad episode of Macgyver, not a

  24. Very Excited :)

    jaxnsanjose replied to lvnhopeful's topic in Correctional

    Yes, she told me every Monday except the week of Thanksgiving up until 11/30, which will probably be the one I have to do since I have to officially give two weeks at my work. Have you set a time to...

  25. Just hired!

    jaxnsanjose replied to jaxnsanjose's topic in Correctional

    It is a long process but I will keep my fingers crossed for