NurseLite

NurseLite

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  1. Something doesn't feel right

    NurseLite replied to RealityChek's topic in Correctional

    State and County are soooo different ... even at the max level. At county, we have no radios, no body alarms AND open pods. One officer, 80 inmates and the only thing that separates the nurse from...

  2. inhalers

    NurseLite replied to Truegem's topic in Correctional

    Who orders MDI's for single

  3. How do 12hr shifts work in the prison?

    NurseLite replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

    We have always worked 12 hr shifts and fight like hell to keep 8 hr shifts out. We just don't have the staffing for it. Here is how it works: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off. So you are...

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

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

    Every state is different. We still use "10 Codes" and "Signals Codes" "ATW" - "All The Way" being released "Hooch" - ETOH made from fermented fruit "Burrito" - Ramen Noodles, Doritoes, hot sauce all...

  5. does prison nursing affect your home life?

    NurseLite replied to sidney82's topic in Correctional

    I can honestly say it changed my homelife for the better. I pay a lot more attention to detail and what is happening around me. My (now ex) husband couldn't handle it. He says I became somewhat of...

  6. 1,000 inmates 4 night nurses.......

    NurseLite replied to dazzle256's topic in Correctional

    Wow! 4 nurses! You are way overstaffed! LOL We have over 2000 and there are only 3 of us. And that is not counting Central

  7. Prison Health Services, Inc...anybody work for them?

    NurseLite replied to Simba&NalasMom's topic in Correctional

    I worked for PHS back in 2006 (before our contract was outbid) and never had any problems with them. I would GLADLY work for them