mercedes_rn

mercedes_rn has 16 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg, Oncology, Corrections.

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1. Nursing Behind the Wall

   mercedes_rn replied to mikethemurse's topic in Correctional

   Love your description of what "we" do. I've been a corrections nurse for 12 yrs. and wouldn't change it for the world! It's everything you said and a lot more. You have to learn assessment skills that aren't taught in any nursing school. You lea...

2. Looking for warm weather corrections jobs.

   mercedes_rn replied to mercedes_rn's topic in Correctional

   Thanks for your reply. My last job was working for a Federal Detention center and it was the worst job I ever had!! I heard that all Bureau of Prison facilities are the same. Maybe not -- what have you heard about the facility in Texarkana?

3. Looking for warm weather corrections jobs.

   mercedes_rn replied to mercedes_rn's topic in Correctional

   Yes, I'm sure I want to work in a warmer environment. I need the sun and warmth for myself!!! I've already worked county jails in Phoenix so I know how the inmates can be, but I want to try a different location so I can compare. Any suggestions?

4. Corrections on TV

   mercedes_rn replied to texascowgirl's topic in Correctional

   I love those shows but unfortunately I work 7p - 5a and don't see too many. The one that was filmed in Washington state is where I work! I got to see them filming some of it when I was working booking. I didn't get to be in any of them though.

5. Looking for warm weather corrections jobs.

   mercedes_rn replied to mercedes_rn's topic in Correctional

   Thanks for replying. I've never been to Texas but my sister has and said it's pretty humid in the summer. I liked the dry heat in AZ.

6. Looking for warm weather corrections jobs.

   mercedes_rn posted a topic in Correctional

   I've been in corrections over 5 years and really like it. I've practiced in AZ and WA states. I'm looking to move again and would like anyone's recommendations on warm sunny cities that have good correctional facilities where I could possibly work....

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

   mercedes_rn replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

   Hi there, I've been in corrections for 5 years and have worked at all levels -- federal, state and county. Everywhere I've worked the inmates are given the filled syringes to inject themselves and I've never heard of anyone trying to hurt a nurse wi...