RN.38SPCL

RN.38SPCL

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  1. Is anyone else's office banning Fleets Phosophosoda??

    RN.38SPCL replied to flightnurse2b's topic in Gastroenterology

    She didn't say that they did. Does it make a difference in the prep? The doctor told her he could not hear any bowel

  2. Is anyone else's office banning Fleets Phosophosoda??

    RN.38SPCL replied to flightnurse2b's topic in Gastroenterology

    MY HUSBAND HAD TO USE THE FLEETS AS PART OF HIS PREP FOR COLONOSCOPY AND I THOUGHT HE WAS GOING TO PASS OUT. THE NEXT DAY HIS BP WAS SO LOW THEY ALMOST DIDN'T DO THE PROCEDURE. NOW MY 22 YR OLD DTR...

  3. WHY SHOULD THEY GET MEDICAL CARE/ free

    RN.38SPCL replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

    Exactly!! I hate that. I just had a female who came in and needed meds. the day after I refill for her, someone bonded her out. The thing that burns me is you can't not get their meds for them. If you...

  4. WHY SHOULD THEY GET MEDICAL CARE/ free

    RN.38SPCL replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

    Funny how stunned the inmates are when taught the difference between wants and needs in medical care. Since incarceration is not part of the service industry, comfort is not an issue that has to be...

  5. does prison nursing affect your home life?

    RN.38SPCL replied to sidney82's topic in Correctional

    What I notice is that when I look at anyone, a new aquaintance or even just people watching in a public place, I can pick out the manipulators and pretty much make an educated guess on who has been in...

  6. Insurance Companies drive medical costs

    RN.38SPCL posted a topic in Correctional

    The insurance companies blame the high cost of medical care on doctors, but get this: There is a local attorney who takes all inmate lawsuits even if he knows he will lose. He doesn't even bother to...

  7. Weekend Medical Requests

    RN.38SPCL posted a topic in Correctional

    Anyone Work Small County Jail With No Weekend Medical Staff? Are You Doc Holding And What Do Yoy Do About The Medical Requests/ Issues That Come In On The Weekend? Anyone Have A Paramedic Or Emt...

  8. Weekend Medical Requests

    RN.38SPCL replied to RN.38SPCL's topic in Correctional

    We are DOC holding. The state standards state that the medical requests are to be collected -and- responded to daily. I am the only nurse. I am on call 24/7 but the state inspector wanted the...

  9. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    RN.38SPCL replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, I work in a jail and they just booked in a very small, frail looking 81 yr old male with child molestation charges. Alot of the LTC patients have vile histories you know nothing about. I have...

  10. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    RN.38SPCL replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    " and one more thing, I'm the only person in this entire building that gives a hoot about what happens to you and probably the last person you want to ps

  11. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    RN.38SPCL replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in corrections. It is appropriate for me to say: "Get out of here and don't come back, I hate your guts". " You better really be sick, if you're not, you won't like the results". " No you...

  12. Weekend Medical Requests

    RN.38SPCL replied to RN.38SPCL's topic in Correctional

    Why isn't anyone answering this? I work for a sheriff who wants the officers to answer medical requests on weekends. I am telling him the state regulations state it should be a medically trained...

  13. WHY SHOULD THEY GET MEDICAL CARE/ free

    RN.38SPCL replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

    Wow, sure is alot of anger on this subject. I would think in every industry, nursing or otherwise, there are frustrations and humor that developes from those frustrations. That humor may not be funny...

  14. WHY SHOULD THEY GET MEDICAL CARE/ free

    RN.38SPCL replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

    Sorry, I'm blind, it's easier to type in

  15. WHY SHOULD THEY GET MEDICAL CARE/ free

    RN.38SPCL replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

    Chris At Lucas, I Agree With 1989 And You. But What Does "objective Mean To You? To Me It Includes But Is Not Limited To: -existing As An Object Or Fact, Independent Of The Mind; Real, - Concerned...

  16. Hipaa!!!

    RN.38SPCL replied to Truegem's topic in Correctional

    I Understand. What I Mentioned Earlier Works For Us, But We Spent Alot Of Time Speaking With Administration From Our Local Providers, Hoping To All Stay On The Same Page/ Team. When They Get New...

  17. WHY SHOULD THEY GET MEDICAL CARE/ free

    RN.38SPCL replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

    "criminal Mind" They Do Think Completely Different Than You And I. It Is Very Beneficial To An Inmate To Pretend Mental Illness. If You Keep Up The Crazy Behavior Long Enough To Get On Everyone's...

  18. Hipaa!!!

    RN.38SPCL replied to Truegem's topic in Correctional

    IN 5 YRS, I'VE ONLY HAD 2 REFUSE TO SIGN THE RELEASE. IT WAS BECAUSE THEY HAD A PLAN TO GET MEDS AND THOUGHT THEY WOULD BE IN CONTROL OF THE SITUATION AND MEDICAL IF WE DID NOT HAVE THE MEDICAL...

  19. WHY SHOULD THEY GET MEDICAL CARE/ free

    RN.38SPCL replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

    WE HAD A GIRL GET ARRESTED ON A WARRANT WHO WAS 81/2 MONTHS PREGNANT. PHOTOS OF HER OTHER KIDS CAME IN THE MAIL THAT SAME DAY. SHE SENT THEM TO HERSELF. SHE HAD ALSO ARRANGED FOR HER KIDS TO BE...

  20. WHY SHOULD THEY GET MEDICAL CARE/ free

    RN.38SPCL replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

    THEY GET THE MOST BASIC OF NEEDS MET ONLY. IT'S LIKE LION TAMERS, YOU HAVE TO FEED THEM, BUT YOU BETTER NOT STICK YOUR HAND THROUGH THE

  21. Hipaa!!!

    RN.38SPCL replied to Truegem's topic in Correctional

    Quote This: "exceptions For Law Enforcement Access" (45c.f.r.164.512(f)(l)(i) Send A Request On An Official Letterhead Specifically Stateing You Need The Info For Continued Medical Care. That Is What...

  22. New to corrections... question about insulin injections.

    RN.38SPCL replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    We have the inmate check his/her own blood sugar and draw up their own insulin. They are standing on the other side of a steel cart, provided with a safety lancet,alcohol wipe,cotton ball, test strip...

  23. What is the strangest family phone call you've received?

    RN.38SPCL replied to Truegem's topic in Correctional

    I had a 46 yo male with a very large hydrocele. He had convinced his elderly hillbilly mother that it was testicular cancer and that he was refused treatment. She would call and say, " Na ma sun hase...

  24. Medical Professional?

    RN.38SPCL replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    Works for me. Any further

  25. Medical Professional?

    RN.38SPCL replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    Addressing a co-worker according to their job title is not