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  1. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    Guest371144 posted a topic in Correctional

    I'm collecting a compendium of Interview Questions and best answers for folks prepping for a correctional nursing job interviews. Could you chime in with yours even if you might have posted elsewhere...

  2. 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.

  3. 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...

  4. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    Guest371144 replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    Let us know how it goes,

  5. 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...

  6. 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?...

  7. 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

  8. 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,...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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!

  12. 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...

  13. Dangers of Labeling Inmates - Stories Sought

    Guest371144 posted a topic in Correctional

    :typing I'm developing an inservice program for correctional nurses about the dangers of 'labeling' inmates. For example, always assuming that the inmate is 'faking' the health issue (although we know...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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

  17. 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...

  18. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    Guest371144 replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    This is a great supportive group and I'm glad you found benefit in your interview prep! Keep us posted on how things turn

  19. Faking high FSBS?

    Guest371144 replied to military spouse's topic in Correctional

    Wow, great info - Who

  20. Faking high FSBS?

    Guest371144 replied to military spouse's topic in Correctional

    In the facilities I worked at the nurse did the BG readings rather than self by the inmate. Might be a good policy to do the reading yourself after a very high reading done by an

  21. CAVITY SEARCH???

    Guest371144 replied to geode19947's topic in Correctional

    Cavity searches for custody purposes that do not benefit the patient in any medical way should not be done by health staff who are also responsible for inmate population healthcare. NCCHC Standard...

  22. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    Guest371144 replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    I was thinking about my Baltimore jail parking advise and wanted to add that, although it should be relatively safe in daytime, you should still be savvy and alert on the street...as in any urban...

  23. How does one enter into this field?

    Guest371144 replied to heartlover07's topic in Correctional

    You're on your way, Girlfriend! The field is wide open and we are looking for enthusiastic folks like you! Let me know if there is any way I can help your journey

  24. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    Guest371144 replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    Is this interview in Baltimore? I can't remember. If for the Baltimore Jail, park on the street with the meters between the Jail complex and the Youth Center. Staff don't park there because of the...

  25. Interview @ CMS Prison in MD on Mon.

    Guest371144 replied to newLPN's topic in Correctional

    I heard the Maryland Prisons re-scaled their nurse pay recently with a market comparison. Let us know what they offer you. Good luck on that interview! There is a thread here on common interview...