momfullofcurls

WOW! This is interesting stuff. I bet correctional nurses see all sorts of things. I am a school nurse and we see students attempt crazy things (like drinking hand sanitizer) to get high. So far I have not encountered the apple seed issue. I hope that does not get out. Thanks for sharing.

Congratulations New Graduate Nurse, I am not a correctional nurse but like several of the others I think that a good year of hospital experience would be necessary for correctional nursing. I have read many of the postings and it seems like correctional nursing is a very autonomous nursing job much like school nursing. It also sounds like it can be intimidating at times. That is why I believe a good year of assessments and working on building confidence in a hospital environment would be essential. Good Luck to you.

Hello and Hats off to The Correctional Nurses, I am a school nurse and just checking out the roles of correctional nurses. I was wondering how would you define a "sick call" or "sick call on the range." I want to become more educated about what you all do. Thank you.