Jailhouse RN

Jailhouse RN

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  1. Is Corrections a good job for a new RN Grad???

    Jailhouse RN replied to nursgwithcompassion's topic in Correctional

    Corrections is not a good place for a new RN grad. Too many places to get caught up and or fooled by inmates. You need top notch assessment skills along with real life experience. Corrections is not...

  2. What is your most outrageous medical emergency repsonse in a correctional facility

    Jailhouse RN replied to sierranurse's topic in Correctional

    Outragious!?!? 2 C batteries and a 6" piece of wire in an inmates rectum. When asked why they were in there he said......."How do you think I will light my

  3. Is English required to be an RN?

    Jailhouse RN posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have noticed from day one in here that many RNs use some of the poorest English and grammar I have ever seen. I am sure that we were required to take English as a requirement to graduate from...

  4. Beat up by a resident, what to do??

    Jailhouse RN replied to purple_angel24521's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You have thright to defend yourself. If that means hitting the pt. so be it. I have had to use physical force to actually help a couple of inmates. No patient or inmate has the right to touch any...

  5. military wives have trouble getting RN jobs?

    Jailhouse RN replied to cokegal19's topic in Ob/Gyn

    SmilingBlueEyes has it right. My ex wife who is a nurse never had a problem. She just stuck to the facts about

  6. Ethical question...what would you do?

    Jailhouse RN replied to ksrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    You are kidding, right? Employers would rather give up a few APAP, ASA or Ibuprofen than have an employee go home and have to pay sick time. This has been a practice that has gone on for too many...

  7. I Am A Real Nurse Now!!!

    Jailhouse RN replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't know that LPNs were

  8. Taking Kids to the Job is it OK?

    Jailhouse RN replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In a hospital or nursing home? You are kidding,

  9. Professionalism and Nurses

    Jailhouse RN replied to Dixiedi's topic in General Nursing

    I am 48 and still to this day address many people as Mr., Miss or Mrs. I never use Ms. as it has no meaning. I was taught as a child to call adults and as an adult those you don't by their sir name...

  10. Giving IV Mg++ Without A Serum Level?

    Jailhouse RN replied to Leslie1986's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with RNLou. However it is always best to have the numbers; especially if given as as

  11. Getting Fired ?

    Jailhouse RN replied to TexasPoodleMix's topic in General Nursing

    No, you have to do something to piss management off. A poor work ethic and attitude will help turn management against you. No you will not just be fired on a

  12. do new RNs always get the night shift??

    Jailhouse RN replied to amyrae76's topic in General Nursing

    No. I got days right

  13. Caps anyone??

    Jailhouse RN replied to KibbsRNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted it and I still wear it on my consultation jacket and I have one that goes on my sport coat. It also makes a great tie tack. Wear it with pride in your

  14. HUGE DECISION-- honest opinions please!!!

    Jailhouse RN replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    New car or junker and got to school. How can either of you go to school full time and pay for it. I had to work thriugh nursing school. Med school and CRNA at the same time; I doubt

  15. Story on Oprah: Cradle Rape

    Jailhouse RN replied to NannaNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Opra? Then there is reality. 1 in how many? Procecution rate? Reliable

  16. Is there/should there be a gay/lesbian nurses association?

    Jailhouse RN replied to inquiringnurse's topic in General Nursing

    No, there is no need to be seporate. Gays and Lesbians are welcome to any group I belong to. We are who we are; just nurses

  17. Job won't quit calling on my days off!!!!!

    Jailhouse RN replied to jenny_g's topic in General Nursing

    In NY sfter you tell them to stop both verbally and one time in print they must stop of face harassment

  18. Silly Question but I Don't Know How To Make A Resume

    Jailhouse RN replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Great advice from all. Have used many of the suggestions made in here. It is also a good idea to update your resume with your current employer to show how you have improved yourself and how much more...

  19. Watching Suffering...Do You Get Used to It?

    Jailhouse RN replied to Chevelle's topic in General Nursing

    Even in a prison, you never get used to it. However you cope knowing you have done your job the best you know

  20. RN or busperson?

    Jailhouse RN replied to lissyrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As an RN you are supposed to be able to do the job of all those who work under

  21. What are C. nurses hours?

    Jailhouse RN replied to Junebuglady's topic in Correctional

    I the joint I work in the hours in one area are very flexable, in another fixed in the usual 7-3, 3-11 and 11-7. How ever I feel I must warn you that corrections nursing is not for a new grad they...

  22. Is English required to be an RN?

    Jailhouse RN replied to Jailhouse RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am back at the end here for one reason. I must say I am sorry to Tweety. I was a bit rude and he didn't really deserve what I said. I exchanged emails with him, hoping we see more eye to eye. He...

  23. Kardexes yes or no?

    Jailhouse RN replied to paula miller's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    With the all computer and bedside systems ther are too many hands in the pot and room for way too many

  24. are CVL placements a horrible painful experience for pts?

    Jailhouse RN replied to epiphany's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    A clavicular placement is more painful but that much more so. As stated above the skill level of the person placing the cath has a lot to do with it. A local is always given first. After that its the...

  25. New grad dealing with angry/yelling patients

    Jailhouse RN replied to pumpkin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The first thing you need to do is "walk away" when this kind of thing starts. You do not have to tolerate that kind of abuse. Simply STATE "I know this is a difficult situation for you but I will not...