deyo321

deyo321

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  1. Suggestions on saving money

    deyo321 replied to Rainey day's topic in Correctional

    We made a significant change last year to save on medications, a huge portion of our budget. We now primarily use a chain grocery store to provide our meds. So 100 celexa $9.99 vs 30 celexa $81.00....

  2. What is it like to be a nurse in a prison?

    deyo321 replied to MMurse's topic in Correctional

    ICE= Immigration and customs

  3. What is it like to be a nurse in a prison?

    deyo321 replied to MMurse's topic in Correctional

  4. new grad wanting correctional job...I think

    deyo321 replied to chulada77's topic in Correctional

    It certainly could. Depends on

  5. Opening capsules

    deyo321 replied to jaxnsanjose's topic in Correctional

    I open all benedryl and hydroxyzine because people like to stash these hadn't considered gaba...we crush everything crushable. We recently instituted mandatory mouth checks by the officers because one...

  6. EM and surgery

    deyo321 posted a topic in Correctional

    Hey does anyone know if it is contra-indicated to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet in the OR? (The patient not the Surgeon).

  7. EM and surgery

    deyo321 replied to deyo321's topic in Correctional

    well my thoughts were more concerning that it is transmitting a signal and is there any history of interferring with any medical electrical equip. She is getting the surgery it is just going to be...

  8. electronic monitoring ankle bracelet in OR

    deyo321 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi Is anyone aware of a reason an electronic monitoring device cannot be worn in surgery? Thanks in

  9. Typical Medications Distributed

    deyo321 replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Correctional

    You will want to be familiar with pysch meds different facilities have different formularies so it varies I give a lot of amitriptyline, clonidine, celexa and paxil. Those are probably our top 4. We...

  10. Professional boundraries in Correctional Nursing

    deyo321 replied to harmonpa's topic in Correctional

    FIRM=No means NO!, FAIR=The same goes for all of you. CONSISTENT=It will be the same tomorrow! I liked this explanation. It made me smile. Thank

  11. Nurses Misbehaving While Caring For Inmates

    deyo321 replied to nursejudy15209's topic in Correctional

    Where is the @#$!% ignore

  12. Nurses Misbehaving While Caring For Inmates

    deyo321 replied to nursejudy15209's topic in Correctional

    I would like to advise someone starting out in corrections nursing to stay true to her/his convictions about delivering care. Are you in a position to advise someone on this matter? It would be...

  13. Leaving work at work.

    deyo321 replied to Eirene's topic in Correctional

    Wow just wow. That you could read this nursing specialty blog and come to that conclusion is beyond me. Reread what you bolded; the word correctional is not in front of nursing. I have never read...

  14. Have you been pepper sprayed?

    deyo321 replied to GoECU's topic in Correctional

    That being said, I hate the crap. Always feel like I am about to cough up a lung. Though it is very useful in bringing about compliance. I try to clear the area if at all possible and hide out in my...

  15. Have you been pepper sprayed?

    deyo321 replied to GoECU's topic in Correctional

    Yea...ummm I'm not a corrections

  16. Do IM have the Right??!!??

    deyo321 replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

    Really if you want to know something ask an Inmate. It would be pointless for me to try to keep them from knowing. I am in a smaller county facility. I do not wear a name tag, but the inmates all know...

  17. Charging for Meds

    deyo321 replied to schmoltz's topic in Correctional

    We charge a weekly charge for meds. One price whether 1 rx or 10. We charge for PA visits and otc's. If an IM is indigent they still get care, their accounts will run in a debit and any funds coming...

  18. Pre-pouring or Preparing, That is the Question

    deyo321 replied to Dwifey's topic in Correctional

    We prepare ahead in the office. 1. My time on the floor with an officer is shortened, benefits corrections and nursing. 2. Much less distraction while pulling meds. I have enough to focus on on the...

  19. Recipe for Disaster or Welcomed Change?

    deyo321 replied to Auntiegrade_Amnesia's topic in Correctional

    Yea sorry I wasn't clear. Codes are not like patients going south etc. In LTC they are usually on your radar and you can often anticipate needs. In corrections they are always unexpected. Hangings,...

  20. Recipe for Disaster or Welcomed Change?

    deyo321 replied to Auntiegrade_Amnesia's topic in Correctional

    I would echo the last post but stipulate I feel safer than being in long term care alone on night shift. Or at sundown. Or when there are combative residents. My question to you is how would you...

  21. Pain scale in corrections

    deyo321 replied to Truegem's topic in Correctional

    Do you have a lot of standing orders for PRN narcotics? I don't. If someone has chronic pain issues they see the doc and get rx orders. If someone asks for motrin I give it. I try very hard not to...

  22. What Are We? Chopped Liver? Why Aren't We "Officers?"

    deyo321 replied to Opera26's topic in Correctional

    I am sorry you are experiencing this. As a nurse I make a good deal more than the average CO. I am fortunate where I work that I am very well treated. I think that attitudes flow down from the top....

  23. County Jail VS Prison

    deyo321 replied to Sheena's Mom's topic in Correctional

    Don't know of any other nursing job where you get your own personal body guard. Really I think ER nurses are at much more risk than correctional

  24. Strip searches?

    deyo321 replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    They are the same. There was a court ruling that the very term had implications and since then we never use the term. Clothed search is what you could call a pat

  25. Strip searches?

    deyo321 replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    The correctional officers do the unclothed