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  1. VERY POOR JUDGEMENT

    HIPPIECHIKRN posted a topic in Correctional

    We recently had a pt. that went out for a cystoscopy and needle bx. of his prostate. When he returned to our facility he had a foley cath in. (He's had it since March but the approval for procedures...

  2. VERY POOR JUDGEMENT

    HIPPIECHIKRN replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in Correctional

    Nope. The nurse stuck to his guns that he did not/could not get an

  3. LPN role in the Infirmary

    HIPPIECHIKRN posted a topic in Correctional

    I work in a 21 bed infirmary in a state prison as an RN. On my shift there are 2 RN's and 2 LPN's. Until recently we divided the patients into 3 groups with the other RN floating to assist with care...

  4. LPN role in the Infirmary

    HIPPIECHIKRN replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in Correctional

    You are so right Katkonk. I will approach the ADON at our site to help with the matter. She is usually hands off, but it is her job to counsel and discipline staff. I know that when you are hired you...

  5. Wonder how often this happens

    HIPPIECHIKRN replied to BabyLady's topic in Correctional

    Our infirmary patients love to stay with us because the doctor will order practically anything they want. We have a pt. that had a hand fracture that was repaired with K wire 2 weeks ago. Before...

  6. LPN role in the Infirmary

    HIPPIECHIKRN replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in Correctional

    ulbalrite, you guys sound really busy. I would love to work as the RN with you. I work day shift and my LPN will go to sleep in a chair when she is done with vitals and meds. We only have 21 pts but...

  7. How was Nurses Week celebrated at your Facility

    HIPPIECHIKRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know these are difficult financial times. To acknowledge Nurses Week at our facility, someone taped a sheet of paper outside a door leading to our unit that said "HAPPY NURSES WEEK". That was all....

  8. How was Nurses Week celebrated at your Facility

    HIPPIECHIKRN replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

    Update...Our ADON came to our unit this morning with an armful of bags. We work in a correctional facility and to bring anything into the facility it has to be in a clear bag no bigger than 12"x 12"....

  9. I have the experience, but no BSN!!! Need to vent...

    HIPPIECHIKRN replied to nyteshade's topic in General Nursing

    I think go ahead and apply. If nothing else you get experience interviewing and "selling" yourself to companies. I am a diploma grad with 26 years experience in just about everything except psych. In...

  10. Prayer @ staff meeting

    HIPPIECHIKRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    At a recent "mandatory" staff meeting the ADON requested one of the nurses to open our meeting with a prayer. We work in a state correctional facility. No one seemed offended, I just thought it was...

  11. Conmed

    HIPPIECHIKRN posted a topic in Correctional

    Anyone work for Conmed in Maryland? They provide healthcare for detention centers or jails I think. I work for CMS right now at the prison in Jessup. But, I see ads for Conmed and the facility would...

  12. Conmed

    HIPPIECHIKRN replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in Correctional

    Hey MadisonsMom, Do you like the setting? I work in a prison hospital in Jessup which is kinda like a nursing home some days. Is ConMed management pretty good? I saw an ad for the Frederick and...

  13. Grossest Thing You've Ever Seen

    HIPPIECHIKRN replied to sicushells's topic in General Nursing

    A few years ago I worked at an outpatient endoscopy center. But wait, it's not what you think. The weirdest client c/o nausea and vomiting with the prep she was required to do the night before (...

  14. OMG, we were being raped over pay!

    HIPPIECHIKRN replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    Besides the $20/hr pay rate, at least here with the agency I work with, there are no benefits. No health or dental. I will only be doing this for a short time, though. Yes there is a lot less stress,...