CheyRN

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1. Ok...fellow CO nurses

   CheyRN replied to NYRN08's topic in Correctional

   I can't imagine working any other place. I have worked in both prisons and jails, and it's so much safer than working ANYWHERE in a hospital. In a hospital you have to ASSUME that everyone that you...

2. Comparison between jail and prison

   CheyRN replied to JailNursey24's topic in Correctional

   I've worked in both and the best I can come up with it Jail=acute care and Prison=LTC. In the jail, you have to deal with alot more chemical abuse (drugs and etoh) but in the prison you have to have a...

3. Broken arm and the emergency room

   CheyRN replied to AprilRosedw's topic in General Nursing

   I work in corrections, and if one of the inmates tells me where I should try first I listen to them as most have had some up close and personal experiance with their venous

4. Things You'd Like To Tell Visitors . . . . and get away with it

   CheyRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I laughed out loud when I read

5. LPN to RN 1+1 program doesn't exist for experienced LPN's

   CheyRN replied to Roozeyk's topic in LPN to RN

   True story!!! I had 16 years in as an LPN and when I took my first RN position I took a pay CUT!!! The real kicker was that since I had worked at that facility as an LPN my "preceptor" (and I do use...

6. Long shifts---how long is too long?

   CheyRN replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

   :sleep:Are you asking about how long you can safely work or what's legal. Most states say that 16 hours is the max you can be MADE to work, after that the facility must let you rest/go home. Check...

7. How My Instructor Affected My Life

   CheyRN replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Students

   "Personally I am almost finished with school and can't wait I am so sick of their attitudes and crappy rules, I have witnessed and been on the receiving end of too much crap for the past 3 years to...

8. When money is low...

   CheyRN replied to dipsett08's topic in General Nursing

   I would have done it while in school if I was 50# lighter and would have LMAO all the way to the bank. Dignity is something you either have or don't have, and your working environment won't (or...

9. friend fired after self reporting

   CheyRN replied to pollyanna83's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I agree, but I have one question. Was this DON one of the folks that co-signed a waste and didn't witness it? If so, I would doubt that she would report, as when the SBON investigates the allegations,...

10. corrections is fantastic!!!

    CheyRN replied to happyjailnurse's topic in Correctional

    I'm glad you find my insights helpful and honest. Why do I enjoy corrections so much? Well, I find that you have an opportunity to do some "real" nursing. Not to say that other areas are not "real" as...

11. corrections is fantastic!!!

    CheyRN replied to happyjailnurse's topic in Correctional

    Most inmates today are there for some type of drug offense, and if that's not what they were convicted of it had something to do with why they are inside. Unless someone is truly psychotic, crimes are...

12. corrections is fantastic!!!

    CheyRN replied to happyjailnurse's topic in Correctional

    NO!!! The pace and amount of knowledge required is not good for ANY brand new nurse, not even if you have your BSN. I agree with the other poster saying that your assessment skillls have to be above...

13. winters in wyoming

    CheyRN replied to BethT's topic in General Nursing

    A hostile work environment is with other nurses and management. It has been my observation that the only way to "get ahead" is to backstab the other nurses and turn them in for the most minor of...

14. winters in wyoming

    CheyRN replied to BethT's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you move here if you didn't have to! I'm sitting in my house and looking at 9" of snow, 30 MPH winds, and blizzard warnings. I see that your husband is going to be going to the police...

15. How My Instructor Affected My Life

    CheyRN replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Students

    Don't be terrifed of getting this type of instructor, just remember that these witches have an ego problem. It is usually best to avoid them if possible and, if avoidance is not possible, stroke those...