Yes I get this alot too and it is frustrating. The flip side for me is when my BF is sick. He wont even take motrin on my advice, but if his mother says to.... 'Course thats probably more a...
Had it bad and went with the Crocs. Not very fashion forward (I think they are ugly) but it was an amazing difference. I know not everywhere allows them now
I believe in almost all facilities I have worked it is policy that nursing staff are required to do the first line of cleaning or linen rinsing and then ancillary staff takes over. In many cases if a...
deyo321 replied to LovingLearning's topic in General Nursing
I teared up for you as well. This field can be so tough. It sounds like you did a great job just holding it together while all these new experiences were being thrown at you. Take care of yourself....
deyo321 replied to GrannyLpn2005's topic in Correctional
I guess I would prioritize it based on their Dx and Rx. Then I would say I will try, IF corrections has time, and the longer I take at med pass the less people I get to see. ( repeat as neccessary)...
deyo321 replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Correctional
We crush all meds that can be crushed. All. Motrin, vitamins, all. We then put in applesauce. Apparently celexa is the worst tasting drug around, judging by their faces. We do not do narcotics here;...
deyo321 replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Correctional
OTC's are passed at Med pass. The IM's must sign a request form and there is a nominal fee. Tylenol is $.25 ea. etc. All inmates must sign. Indigents will run in the red and any monies deposited in...
I work at a small county jail and we are currently having an outbreak of caMRSA. Are other corrections nurses seeing an increase? What are some more creative ways that you have handled it? For...
Always, always, always count. Sunny stick your ground you are right. Any nurse who does not want to count should raise your suspicions. Do not ever accept an assignment where the nurse will not count...
Correctional facilities with close quaters and increased heat are a petri dish. Actively draining wounds must be covered. If the area is becoming macerated remove them from work detail and do more...
deyo321 replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Correctional
Our med passes are at 0800, 1600, 2000. Even at 0800 I have people who refuse to get up. It is very frustrating that they kick and scream to see the doc and them are none compliant with med times. If...
deyo321 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing
I sympathize with your situation, but am not sure if I have any good ideas. Is the son a resource that is close by? How aware is he of the escalation of behaviors? You need to be documenting and...
Corrections. Along with jeepgirl I never thought of this as fun, until I got here. I drive to work with a big smile on my face and leave singing with the radio. This job will definately prolong my...
deyo321 replied to chubbsrn's topic in Correctional
My experience is similar to hisblueskies. The correctional officers I work with are wonderful. From some of the posts I've read that is not always the case. I consider myself extremely lucky on that...
deyo321 replied to deyo321's topic in Correctional
Thank you for your replies. We have not had a new case in two weeks. Fingers are crossed. We did all of the above ( except for special dressings) but what I feel really helped was educating the IM's,...
deyo321 replied to RN Randy's topic in Correctional
"One odd thing stood out" ????? I am only an LPN in a small county jail but I assure you we do not operate like that. ....that being said things do tend to operate a little differently on some levels...