sonoma_gal replied to sierranurse's topic in Correctional
Correctional nurses talk a lot like the people did on MASH...We can be a pretty dedicated and devoted bunch but you have to laugh a little or you not survive. We see the worst thing. Our patients...
Hi! Just wondering how other facilities handle the medical clearance for inmate workers...Is the Medical/Nursing dept. usually involved or not.. thank you! ps: We do (get involved) and it can...
sonoma_gal replied to Faith Nurse's topic in Correctional
Can't believe I am reading this thread on Memorial Day but here goes... I have worked for many years in a correctional facility with excellent medical, mental, and dental health care. We get...
I had read that a law was passed (some time ago) that allowed medical staff in correctional facilities to keep their last names from being known to inmates and/or mental health patients. Does anyone...
sonoma_gal replied to Crawsu's topic in Correctional
In our county it is up to the Methadone Clinic to decide whether or not to detox. the person off Methadone (using Methadone) or continue them on a Maintenance dose. They deliver the Methadone to us...
sonoma_gal replied to PMHNP10's topic in Correctional
hmmm, never have worked in a prison. Have worked in a jail now for 10 years. It is a very genteel place for the most part although booking and the safety cells as well as lockdown and the psych...