At the prison where I work in Florida we use NP's as physicians. They diagnose,treat and prescribe. We also use PA's who have less authority,and must have all their work co-signed by a physician. I'm...
sa48sh replied to bayoubars's topic in Correctional
I have just recertified this year with NCCHC for the second time. If you have a copy of the standards of care for prisons,jails,and juvenile facilities,you have a good start. If not I suggest you get...
It took me many years of misery,even to the point of wondering if I'd picked the right profession.But I finally found "my spot". Nursing offers such a variety of experiences and not all fields are to...
sa48sh replied to sheryl522's topic in Correctional
Shery, Not in W.Va. but.... A pt.is a pt. Same rules apply to them as any Joe off the street.Inmates do not lose their civil rights. a competent pt. may sign for themselves,or refuse any tx they don't...
Honey, The nursing profession is soooo short of people all you need to get a job these days is a BADGE that says RN. And their ain't much difference in the pay. But you'd better jump on the bandwagon...
LMAO but when will nurses realize how much power is in their own hands? It's a case of the emperor's clothes. Administration knows we have the upper hand but if they pretend we don't maybe we will...
The fact that you have undertaken such an enormous task,speaks for your bravery,and commitment. You will need to draw on those in the comming years.Fear,caused me more problems than not finding the...
sa48sh replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in General Nursing
I felt compelled to respond, but first a word to Terriv.You are not STUCK, I know I've been there and it's the worst feeling,to feel as though you spent all those years in school,and more gaining...
eventsync, I haven't seen much difference around here between an ADN and a BSN. I think the kinds of jobs you can get are going to depend a lot on what kind of nurse you are.Intelligent, committed...
I've been working in corrections for 13 years. Now I'm at a prison but I have worked in a county jail(yuck). If you can stand the uncertainty of working for an agency, I'm making 25.00 an hour,with...