Jaila

Jaila

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  1. Who's medication error was it?

    Jaila replied to NJFek's topic in Correctional

    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

    Jaila replied to Ms.Motivatednurse's topic in Correctional

    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

    Jaila replied to kneal's topic in Correctional

    If interested....GOOD

  4. correctional nursing questions!

    Jaila replied to ashandtherevolution's topic in Correctional

    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. Need some input about correctional nursing please

    Jaila replied to Tonjia's topic in Correctional

    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

    Jaila replied to jaxnsanjose's topic in Correctional

    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

    Jaila replied to chulada77's topic in Correctional

    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. New to Corrections, Interview questions (Long) lots of ?

    Jaila replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in Correctional

    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. What happens when a max security inmate is unconscious in their cell?

    Jaila replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    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

    Jaila replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    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

    Jaila replied to it's hot in phoenix's topic in Correctional

    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

    Jaila replied to it's hot in phoenix's topic in Correctional

    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

    Jaila replied to Junior Thoby LPN's topic in Correctional

    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?

    Jaila replied to GoECU's topic in Correctional

    Pass.. Don't need

  15. Had Interview today for CTF/SVSP...now what?

    Jaila replied to PrincessDiRN's topic in Correctional

    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...

  16. Cheeking Wellbutrin

    Jaila replied to jailhouserock_lpn_08's topic in Correctional

    they crush and snort it where I work...first time I heard it I was baffled. What they won't

  17. Jail Opiate Withdrawal

    Jaila replied to amesly15's topic in Correctional

    pepto and phenergan supp bid x 2 days definitely not as critical as the etoh w/d, then we use

  18. Pay for Correctional nurses?

    Jaila replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Correctional

    I make 30/hr at a county jail. I would not suggest it as necessarily the place to start out without experience. In county jail you are getting folks in just off the streets..."hardened" criminals as...

  19. Why are doctors so easily manipulated by drug addicts?

    Jaila replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    And for those that might imply it isn't the nurse place or the doctors place to question if someone is truly in pain or not....I know the teaching pain is what the pt says it is....but doctors have...

  20. Why are doctors so easily manipulated by drug addicts?

    Jaila replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a fam practice years ago...the pts on chronic pain meds, lost their scripts, drug seekers,etc all had to make office visit for med refills. Needless to say if he declined (and he knew they...

  21. interview at SLO (CA) men's colony prison... need ADVICE

    Jaila replied to mt_nurse's topic in Correctional

    P.S. Wouldn't trade correctional nursing for anything...love

  22. interview at SLO (CA) men's colony prison... need ADVICE

    Jaila replied to mt_nurse's topic in Correctional

    Not interviewed there, but that said not all the questions will be safety related. When I intvw for current job there was two lt's and a nurse. They asked situational type questions....response calls...

  23. What Are We? Chopped Liver? Why Aren't We "Officers?"

    Jaila replied to Opera26's topic in Correctional

    Wow...well I have never been treated with anything but respect by "my guys". Now maybe that was a bit different when I first started and they were wondering if they trusted me or not...but even then...

  24. GREAT Interview

    Jaila replied to all_good_names_gone's topic in Correctional

    Congratulations to you both. Make sure you remember all those things when you have a foot in the door....for many it isn't what you expect, and don't like it....the rest of it know it ROCKS!!!!...

  25. What do you do when the CO's won't take action?

    Jaila replied to katkonk's topic in Correctional

    Wow unbelievable! Something like this has never happened where I work that I am aware of. But I have a really good working relationship with my sgt ( who is the highest rank we have on nights), and...