bighousenurse replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Correctional
you are supposed to have a guard with you at all times when tx an inmate. do not let a guard off the hook by telling him you got it covered! no matter how "safe" you feel with an inmate, or how well...
bighousenurse replied to Love2Live's topic in Correctional
Correctional facilities in PA require 1 year experience as a nurse before hiring, and I went in with 1 year of geriatrics/long term care. When you interview, there will be at least 2-4 people from...
bighousenurse replied to scrubs2716's topic in General Nursing
Accredited schools have you take this test to see your ability to withstand the rigors of the final test you will be taking to obtain your nursing licensure. I know how anxious you must feel...I was...
bighousenurse replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional
it is emtremely easy to fall into that trap of falling for an officer at work...after all, you spent a great amount of time at your facility especially if there's a lot of overtime/mandating of...
i wear croc-like shoes, called "comfort clogs"--they are on allheart.com. i can't wear the brandname "crocs" because they are too wide for me. they are the best! you can buy them without the holes...
bighousenurse replied to yellowbrickroad's topic in Correctional
when we do lock-up meds at my prison and the inmates behave that way, we automatically shut the pie hole and yell "that's a refusal" and go on to the next cell. we do not tolerate foul language. our...
bighousenurse replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn
they just had a new baby...the emotions are high, they want to remember their joy through pictures. be honored that they want to include you, you were there through the birthing process. yes, put...
bighousenurse replied to bighousenurse's topic in Correctional
i feel sorry for the new grads, they get overwhelmed. it's one thing to learn a new and tricky job, but learning your basic nursing skills at the same time is a recipe for stress and errors, with the...
bighousenurse replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor
"One Moment in Time", by Whitney Houston...everytime I hear it, I think of being on the stage at my pinning ceremony. I remember the instructor's sitting in the first 2 rows of the auditorium, and...
bighousenurse replied to Lylesmom's topic in General Nursing
it's time to get outta dodge while you still have a license in good standing. hospitals are paying to use your license to provide care. you lose your license, they're just going to get someone...