jailhouserock_lpn_08

I am an LPN here in Maine. I went to Intercoast Career Institute and got my degree in 13 months. However I was in the first class to graduate for there for this particular degree and it is my understanding that they have lengthened the course to make...

We have an opiate protocol, benzo protocol and ETOH protocol. The opiate is tylenol 650mg and phenergan 20 mg TID x 3 days and clonidine 0.1mg TID x 7 days

I work in a jail and we are baffled as to why the inmates are cheeking Wellbutrin. What can they gain? What kind of high can they get? We are eagerly awaiting a response! Thank you!

We don't crush our wellbutrin until they are caught cheeking then we crush it. But it has been happening so much that now we will DC if being cheeked. Inmates are being strong armed for it left and right!!! CRAZY! Thank you everyone for the responses...

omg! are you sure you weren't part of my LPN class in07??? I had a guy just like that.. but turned out he had a pretty good heart and a wonderful advocate for the res/patient. But this guys seems a bit more......scarier!I say give him a chance and se...

I definately get the negative responses! I also get those responses because I am so young (just turned 24). I get " Your so young don't they say derrogatory things or sexual things to you?"Some responses i have used: "Yes but I can ignore them and al...

I took my boards in February 09. Graduated in November 08. I started in corrections in August of this year. I couldn't be happier. Of course there are days where you are overwhelmed but you could get that in EVERY setting. You are able to be very han...

I mustadd my opinoin also! I have been working in Correctional Nursing for a mere 3 months. I have never been happier! This is also my very first job as an LPN. I just graduated in November of 08 and took my boards in Februaury 09. Beleive it or not...

At our Facility we do the same; open wide, lift tongue, and in gumlines. some have tried to hold them in there hand and pretend to take them or spit them into their cup(Most times these are the clumsy ones and they are VERY obvious about it). If they...

Congradulations!! I passed my boards in Feb of this year. I was too afraid to get an LPN job and actually worked as a PSS until June!! Then a friend of mine talked me into applying where she worked. A JAIL! I got hired and started in August. I could...

We don't give Benzos or opiates at our facility and we crush Seroquel, Wellbutrin and Trazadone. Wellbutrin burns pretty bad so we also float it.

i absolutley have! my class was a class of only 13, you would think we would get along.... we butted heads CONSTANTLY! i'd like to say it will all get better but unfortunatley you can only change yourself. just get through and be the best nurse you c...