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1. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

   Guest371144 replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

   Good luck on that interview, Lisa! Glad we are of help. Let us know how it goes.

2. Should I get Essentials of Correctional Nursing?

   Guest371144 replied to MiaTrace's topic in Correctional

   Hi, Mia: My opinion is a bit biased since I am one of the authors of the book you mention. It was written with you in mind - a nurse new to corrections who wants to ramp up quickly. I am not permitted...

3. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

   Guest371144 replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

   Let us know how it goes,

4. What 2 do if u r called to a man down?

   Guest371144 replied to myownboss's topic in Correctional

   If you could, would you post your original information on interview questions over on the Interview thread? Many newbies check that thread when preparing for a corrections interview and your...

5. Bad Hair Bandit and Nurse-Patient Boundaries

   Guest371144 posted a topic in Correctional

   This week I was interviewed about the Bad Hair Bandit case and correctional nursing boundaries with patients. I must admit, it was an interesting take on the events. You've heard the story, right?...

6. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

   Guest371144 replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

   Congrats on getting the new job! Keep us posted on how you are

7. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

   Guest371144 replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

   Derme2000: Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so excited for you! You did a wonderful job of preparing and it made all the difference. Although this thread and correctionalnurse.net helped,...

8. How do you account for sharps?

   Guest371144 replied to msalpas's topic in Correctional

   I have seen several ways to account for sharps. The best is to have a double lock on the long-term supply and take out packs of ten for use. This is for sharps such as needles and syringes. There is...

9. RN Preparing for 1st Day in (or at) Prison (Chowchilla)

   Guest371144 replied to evelynkarirn's topic in Correctional

   Congratulations on joining our great specialty, Evelyn. You'll do will with a psyche background. ER nursing experience helps, too ). Uniforms and medical records are specific to the system so I can't...

10. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    Guest371144 replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    Great questions to add to our prep list! These are key inmate-patient disease issues. Thanks for sharing them and glad this list was helpful to you!

11. VERY POOR JUDGEMENT

    Guest371144 replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in Correctional

    This is an awesome thread! I just re-read an article on nursing autonomy in corrections. We have to initiate great autonomy in practice due to being 'the only game in town' on so many levels. Kudos...

12. Things I should ask during an interview at prison

    Guest371144 replied to GFzalez's topic in Correctional

    Kudos on 3 interviews this week! I'm hopeful that one will be a good match for you. I always advise that you be observant of the security operations during your interview to affirm that the...

13. Interview THIS THURSDAY!

    Guest371144 replied to brown eyed girl's topic in Correctional

    I'm sorry I missed seeing this - tell us how your interview went. There is a thread about possible interview questions on this forum, which might have been of some help. If you remember any of your...

14. Charging for Meds

    Guest371144 replied to schmoltz's topic in Correctional

    I am used to a system like Danielle mentioned above. Chronic care meds aren't charged but sick call and OTCs were. There is also OTC meds available through the

15. Pre-pouring or Preparing, That is the Question

    Guest371144 replied to Dwifey's topic in Correctional

    As long as you only give out meds that you yourself prepare, you should be OK. However, you are right to be concerned because there is more opportunity for error, especially if you don't label the...