Monica RN,BSN

Monica RN,BSN

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  1. L@@king for FLORIDA Correctional nurses

    Monica RN,BSN posted a topic in Correctional

    delete

  2. This aughta be fun: List the terms/slang/correctional nursing lingo for us newbies

    Monica RN,BSN posted a topic in Correctional

    i have picked up on some terms as i have been working my way threw each and every thread and response in all 19 pages of this forum. i am very new to corrections, in fact i never even gave it...

  3. Certification exams

    Monica RN,BSN replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

    good question.. throwing this back out to see if anyone has an answer to the question. Have beautiful day

  4. Certification exams

    Monica RN,BSN posted a topic in Correctional

    I found two websites for continuing education and specialty certification of Correctional nurses. Thought it to be interesting.. any taken these eams? http://www.statepen.org and...

  5. coworkers who never say no

    Monica RN,BSN replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Correctional

    Thank u for your response for your point of view on this topic. We do have a problem in our jail in which the officers usually are the reason the IM does not show up on time, due to inability for...

  6. Any nurses here date the officers?

    Monica RN,BSN posted a topic in Correctional

    Just a curious question.. as there seems to be a lot of that going on in my jail...Love to hear your comments or

  7. coworkers who never say no

    Monica RN,BSN replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Correctional

    This is a very good thread. Personally, I give the med.. even if he is an hour late, we pre -set up our med cups, so it is no big problem what-so-ever to hand the I/M his pill cup and a cup of water....

  8. Corrections on TV

    Monica RN,BSN replied to texascowgirl's topic in Correctional

    there is one on tonight on the discovery channel about overcrowding in cali

  9. WOW..18 viewing..

    Monica RN,BSN posted a topic in Correctional

    i think that is the most i have seen, as i am on this forum at least 2 times a day. good morning to all of you. i am an 11-7 rn and generally up till noon or 1 before i take my snooze. i work in a...

  10. WOW..18 viewing..

    Monica RN,BSN replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

    cool... the more the merrier

  11. This aughta be fun: List the terms/slang/correctional nursing lingo for us newbies

    Monica RN,BSN replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

    throwing this back out there because it is a fun thread

  12. LTC LPN wanting to go into corrections??

    Monica RN,BSN replied to RedRoses's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    yes... come on over to the corrections forum.. there is much to learn there..

  13. I bummed my interview...just wanna vent!

    Monica RN,BSN replied to KulRN's topic in Correctional

    To the original poster: any updates for us? did you call, explain and reschedule your

  14. What is your most outrageous medical emergency repsonse in a correctional facility

    Monica RN,BSN replied to sierranurse's topic in Correctional

    Nasty.. we had a very sicko man in our county jail who was obcessed with shoving things up his member. GROSS he was.. he is outof jail now and among our society.. SICK!! I had 4 signals in the pods 2...

  15. RN thinking corrections

    Monica RN,BSN replied to dreadstock's topic in Correctional

    First I want to welcome u to the boards.:welcome: secondly, read all you can and you will learn so much here. I live in Florida, so I do not know much of California prisons/jails.. but I do know that...

  16. PHS pay rates in Alabama

    Monica RN,BSN replied to AlabamaRN(ER)'s topic in Correctional

    gainesville is indeed better pay than Marion county. I worked shands ER for years and did not mind the drive because the pay was that much better, even though it was almost an hour

  17. PHS pay rates in Alabama

    Monica RN,BSN replied to AlabamaRN(ER)'s topic in Correctional

    It is the marion county jail. Contracted with

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

    Monica RN,BSN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    In our facility it is standard practice, that in the diabetic line the nurse hands one alcohol prep, one guauze square, one lancet to each I/M and they do their own finger stick and we watch that they...

  19. What is your most outrageous medical emergency repsonse in a correctional facility

    Monica RN,BSN replied to sierranurse's topic in Correctional

    we had a yahoo who would shove anything he could get his hands on up his member. he even swallowed a toothbrush, a pen and various other items. he has been hospitalized for surgical retrevement of...

  20. I bummed my interview...just wanna vent!

    Monica RN,BSN replied to KulRN's topic in Correctional

    could i suggest that you call back and ask for a repeat interview/ explain how enthusiastic you are about working there, and inform them you were very nervous with the unexpected and feel confident...

  21. expert opinions please

    Monica RN,BSN posted a topic in Correctional

    I am well aware of the games inmates play in regards to "fake" chest pain and "fake " seizures. These being the most common. I am relatively new to corrections, and am setteling in very well, very...

  22. expert opinions please

    Monica RN,BSN replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

    that is pretty

  23. Irritating coworker -RANT

    Monica RN,BSN replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

    Thanks for your reply. I can assure you that I will not let her or any other coworker for that manner influence my work ethics or my desire to work in my chosen setting. I have spoken with the DON and...

  24. Irritating coworker -RANT

    Monica RN,BSN posted a topic in Correctional

    original post deleted due to respect for problematic coworker.... Thanks to all who have replied. I have appreciated your

  25. med noncompliance

    Monica RN,BSN replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Correctional

    we have a form which is a consent for refusal. They must sign a refusal when they refuse meds or any other type of medical