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  1. Anybody having a hard time finding a job?

    karbyr replied to Tiffie1210's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 24 years now and remember how much I hated my first year as an actual nurse. Very intense and a lot of on the job training. Over the years, I have worked in various positions,...

  2. Borderline Personality Disorder on the Behavioral Unit

    karbyr replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

    What a great informative article,

  3. Michigan Correctional Nurses?

    karbyr replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Correctional

    Did you end up taking the Michigan job? What do you

  4. Any RN's in Michigan working corrections?

    karbyr replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Correctional

    They made my life a living hell for about 4 years. Was in the upper peninsula, might make a difference.....................maybe They were federally ordered to have a review due to inmates dying of...

  5. Abuse?

    karbyr replied to weirdRN's topic in Correctional

    I agree with you nurse 1989, this nurse did the right thing, although her methods may have been a little "off". I am wondering who stated her treatment was rough? The CMA who was angry about having...

  6. Michigan Correctional Nurses?

    karbyr replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Correctional

    I had posted early last year about what is going on in Michigan's prisons and it isn't good. Michigan's Department of Corrections Health Care Services is under federal investigation for neglect and...

  7. Out of a job

    karbyr replied to underpaidrn's topic in General Nursing

    I think I read somewhere that on average, the best nurses get fired between 2 and 4 times during their career. Having said that, I am in your shoes also. Including the small town bit. Just keep...

  8. Investigation of Michigan DOC and Sixty Minutes episode

    karbyr posted a topic in Correctional

    :uhoh21: Did anyone see the "Sixty Minutes" episode about the Michigan DOC and treatment of mentally ill prisoners? Any comments? Patients die, they fire the individual nurse and refuse to deal with...

  9. Investigation of Michigan DOC and Sixty Minutes episode

    karbyr replied to karbyr's topic in Correctional

    policy is every two hours removal. There is no real ability to check q 15 minutes, so would be foolish to write policy that way. He should have been treated, period, which he wasn't. IV fluids yes,...

  10. How do you deal with Mothers of inmates

    karbyr replied to nurseT's topic in Correctional

    Nicely and firmly tell her she will need to take this up with the onsite doctor, then excuse yourself. as in, "excuse me, but I need to get on with my daily work, thank you for your concern". When...

  11. Would like your help

    karbyr replied to nomadicV's topic in Correctional

    another thought would be beefing up on the assertiveness training and the advocacy position of nurses. I see soooooo many nurses who act like co's and don't seem to understand that their licenses can...

  12. Would like your help

    karbyr replied to nomadicV's topic in Correctional

    psych, psych, psych I see so many psych patients that are either undiagnosed or underdiagnosed in the system.....plus, psych training helps deal with the manipulativeness of the

  13. PLEASE don't do it!

    karbyr replied to jamangel's topic in Correctional

    Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr why don't we get better training on this????? There is a great book out called: The games criminals play...........you can get it at amazon..........it gives a great...

  14. Huge Mistake?!?

    karbyr replied to angel5's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't contact them about it, part of being a nurse is being able to "roll with the punches" and not let the 'little things' bother you...............this is a little thing. A funny little thing,...

  15. whiners, criers, and fakers

    karbyr replied to nurseT's topic in Correctional

    My favorite tx for bowel incontinence is clear liquids for 24-48 hours. Obviously, if your stomach is THAT upset, it needs a rest. I don't think I've ever had a repeat performance with this tx...

  16. Food Loaf

    karbyr replied to texascowgirl's topic in Correctional

    We pretty much only use food loaf when inmates are throwing or smearing food.............or

  17. Ethical Decision, need help with resources/info on the matter!!!!

    karbyr replied to truejewel82's topic in Psychiatric

    You might be better off looking for this information in the Mental Health forum; I can tell you what I know about Michigan, but it may vary state to state; In Michigan, the route to go would be to...

  18. Scary story!

    karbyr replied to jen42's topic in Correctional

    I frequently remind prisoners for little offenses, i.e. "your hair looks nice down" or calling me dear or hon, that that is not the way to speak to a DOC female employee. It's a little way of...

  19. Traveling Corrections

    karbyr replied to sa48sh's topic in Correctional

    I would also be very interested in a company who offered this option, please tell!

  20. PREA (prison rape elimination act) training?

    karbyr posted a topic in Correctional

    Is or has anyone received any training regarding the PREA laws enacted in 2003? It was described during our general training day this year, but no healthcare indications or guidelines..........is...

  21. Please Help Me!

    karbyr replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, go with your gut And, you are not doing well without medication, why not give it a try? May have to try several different anti-depressants before find the one for you......anti-depressants...

  22. Unfair Policies

    karbyr replied to RavenSong's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My first question would be, what state do you work in...........also, remember, a lot of employers will act like they can just go ahead and do something and count on you not knowing labor law to...

  23. Is my marriage doomed? (very long post )

    karbyr replied to lmolvr's topic in General Nursing

    Am so sorry you are going through this, it can be so difficult. Think the email idea was GREAT!!!! also think you are right about some of the issues, ie. depression, lack of confidence in his...

  24. need some guidance

    karbyr replied to Agnus's topic in Correctional

    yes, contact the authorities at the prison..........the response address from the prisoner should give you a clue, sometimes you can look up locations/addresses from your states web site under dept of...

  25. My Theory On Modern Nursing vs How It Used To Be

    karbyr replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am heading towards my 20th year as a nurse and I agree, it ain't what it used to be (sorta like the old gray mare)..........I graduated the same year that DRG's came out.......they weren't real...