GrannyLpn2005 BSN, RN

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    Seizures Real vs Fake

    GrannyLpn2005 replied to princess pickles's topic in Correctional

    It is kinda of funny that we are talking about all of this........low and behold I got one in last nite that is trying his darnest to have a seizure.....keep in mind he does have real seizures...
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    Seizures Real vs Fake

    GrannyLpn2005 replied to princess pickles's topic in Correctional

    I have been at my facility for 7 1/2 years. I have only had (1) real seizure!!!!!! What does that tell ya? I like the sternum rub to the chest.....that seems to get them. I use to use the ammonia...
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    Pre pouring of medication???

    GrannyLpn2005 replied to HGiannelli's topic in Correctional

    We pre-pour our meds as well......and mine are sometimes poured by another nurse. I have no issue with any of that because before I go out onto the floor, I always check my pills. I want to make...
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    Graduating soon here, curious about correctional nursing?

    GrannyLpn2005 replied to Breycn's topic in Correctional

    I agree.....a new grad should get the experience on a med surg floor for at least one year. That was the advise my nursing instructers gave to all of us before we graduated. I was a pediatric nurse...
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    Basic Jail Nurse Questions

    GrannyLpn2005 replied to OfficerRNBSN's topic in Correctional

    I agree you need to get with your State Board of Nursing. On the other hand I would think that if you are being hired as a nurse then that would you would be doing. You will have to separate your...
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    does prison nursing affect your home life?

    GrannyLpn2005 replied to sidney82's topic in Correctional

    Working as a correctiona nurse has not affected my home life. But of course I have no more children at home, mine are all grown. My husband has been very supportive of me working in the local jail....
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    Had something interest happen this past weekend

    GrannyLpn2005 replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    I think you did right! I have the same problem you have where I work also. I am known to the inmates and officers as the nice nurse! I feel I am there for a reason, and to be an advocate for my...
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    Demands from inmates

    GrannyLpn2005 posted a topic in Correctional

    Hey everyone. I am from a little secuity center that houses only about 250 inmates, male and females. I work 2-12 and I am the only nurse on duty at that time. I would like to get some input on how...