Dwifey

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1. Do IM have the Right??!!??

   Dwifey replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

   Wow, I am honestly shocked and feel sorry you are put in this situation. When I first started working in corrections it was actually my DON which instructed me to cross my last name off my badge, We keep a list of all the nurses full names and titles...

2. Have you been pepper sprayed?

   Dwifey replied to GoECU's topic in Correctional

   In the facility I work, we dont have the option to carry pepperspray. And I feel I do fine without it. Sometimes with our particular occupation I feel its easy to get our role misconstruded. Even though its a more dangerous facility to work than most...

3. Jail Opiate Withdrawal

   Dwifey replied to amesly15's topic in Correctional

   Our policy is pretty much the same as above. We used to use librium for etoh/benzo detox but recently switched to valium.For opiate withdrawl we treat the symptoms and use clonidine if needed.

4. Charging for Meds

   Dwifey replied to schmoltz's topic in Correctional

   In our facility we used to allow KOP asthama inhalers but they recently did away with that. For the charging issues i wish i could be of assistance but at our facility chronic care visits and meds arent charged. If its an acute visit or meds through ...

5. Charging for Meds

   Dwifey replied to schmoltz's topic in Correctional

   Do they just want to charge for OTC meds, or for Chronic care meds?

6. Pre-pouring or Preparing, That is the Question

   Dwifey posted a topic in Correctional

   Hello fellow correctional nurses i am in dersperate need of ur assistance and guidance. I am a very dedicated correctional nurse. Who is recently going through facility changes. With most changes Ive went with.However they are implementing a new one ...

7. Sick of being a nurse in the Prison

   Dwifey replied to goldensfo's topic in Correctional

   Maybe Im nieve but I feel correctional nursing is not a field that you do get a whole lot of appreciation.However, I didnt become a nurse for verbal gratification. As long as I know I made a diffrence and give the best care I can . Thats all that ma...

8. Recipe for Disaster or Welcomed Change?

   Dwifey replied to Auntiegrade_Amnesia's topic in Correctional

   I switched from long term care to correctional nursing a few years ago. At first I have to admit the thought was a little scary.But after awhile I found it was the right fit for me. In the correctional setting where i work i have no inmate contact wi...