Jaila

Jaila

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  1. Who's medication error was it?

    I agree with deyo. As far as I am aware it is never ok to circle another nurses initials. It should have been passed on to the nurse that you believe made the error &/or call to the MD. I also...
  2. First year in nursing in a correctional setting

    Just one thing to add....the one term I know the officers where I work don't like (and I mean even a little) is guard, or jailer. At least here that is the case. They prefer C.O. or Deputy, or...
  3. interview references

    If interested....GOOD
  4. correctional nursing questions!

    We work 10 hr shifts. 1.50 diff for swing & 2.00 for nocs. I have seen new grads hired although they tend to go with experienced nurses. We are salary in that we are required to put in a certain...
  5. I think you should ask any questions that would make taking this job a deal breaker for you....shift work, pay, benefits, mandatory ot, staffing levels, seniority with regaurd to shift bid, equipment...
  6. Opening capsules

    We have had a few smart ones even put toothpaste at top of their mouth...the pill ofcourse sticks in it...smart thinking actually for these folks. What won't they think
  7. new grad wanting correctional job...I think

    I wish you good luck! Honestly it could go either way. Personally I think it would help and not hinder you...but, maybe they want someone they can mold that doesn't already have a mindset or...
  8. Unfortunately where I work we have the very basic equipment for vitals, responder bag/ AED, suction, o2....No EKG, and your assessment skills. We don't have a doc in house (at night) but can reach him...
  9. Interesting how one sided you view things in not only corrections but the medical care inmates receive. If you had personal experience in being a nurse responsible for peoples lives, or working...
  10. Dangers of Labeling Inmates - Stories Sought

    I have never (yet) felt that I had to justify having sent someone out and it turned out in the end they were ok. And I would agree good documentation is key. I do my job to the best of my ability for...
  11. Jail or Prison

    It doesn't sound like we are any cleaner, maybe even dirtier although I have not worked in prison setting only county jail. As far as safety I never doubt my officers ability or desire to keep me...
  12. Jail or Prison

    lol...the cleanliness part of your question made me laugh a little. Jail is the dirtiest place I have ever worked! People right in off the streets in poor health that are intox/high peuking and...
  13. Going to start corrections soon

    Amen to everything Orca said...nicely put. Eyes open, head on straight, good assesment skills, good / fair attitude...you are not the judge and jury... Good luck it's awesome
  14. Have you been pepper sprayed?

    Pass.. Don't need
  15. Had Interview today for CTF/SVSP...now what?

    I don't know of that particular facility, but...where I work we have interview, oral boards, integrity interview, physical, lie detector...the whole canole, then the job offer. Took about 3 to 4...