valzRN ASN, RN

valzRN has 20 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in LTC, Correctional Nursing.

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   Where Should I Begin with Training

   valzRN replied to Paula C's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   It's been since Aug. 2014 that anyone has responded to this thread... just wondering if anyone ever figured out where to actually start this venture. I too am interested in doing the MDS training but...
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   Corizon and polygraph testing

   valzRN replied to waarsty1's topic in Correctional

   I think that the pay varies from state to state... you would have to have a fellow NYer answer that one, as far as the hours (I am guessing you meant hours and not tours?) Some states work 12 and...
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   Drug-seeking in prison? Rx narcotics?

   valzRN replied to maddison1002's topic in Correctional

   I don't worry about it because they know what I say is true. They can put all the sick calls they want for more meds or even narcs, but our dr. doesn't do that. I don't get smart with them until...
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   Input about gastroparesis

   valzRN replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

   My husband has idiopathic gastroparesis and has recently gotten so bad in the last 4-5 years that he has lost a career that he absolutely loved and has no life at all anymore. His stomach totally...
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   What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

   valzRN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   Oh my goodness!!! I just thought that working in corrections in a mental health dorm was bad! I don't work the ER but I didn't see a comment regarding anyone shoving anything up in their member...
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   Beating a dead horse...bu seriously, when will it stop?

   valzRN replied to exit96's topic in Emergency

   When I take my dog to the emergency after hours clinic they want $150 cash before they will see my dog... no money, then the dog has to wait to go to the vet. Maybe the ED should follow suit... Just...
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   "Your ER sucks!" and other pleasantries...how you handle them?

   valzRN replied to livingthedream77's topic in Emergency

   And that reason right there is exactly WHY I do NOT work in a hospital or an ER... OMG how do you put up with people like that? I would have lost my job for sure after that whole incident. Poor...
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   pediatric nurse to correctional nurse?

   valzRN replied to kcalhoun's topic in Correctional

   It definately different than pediatrics. But, it can be exciting at times. Gotta have some thick skin and not be afraid of guys bleeding out.. they do that from time to time when they decide to act...
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   Prison Hospital Nurse

   valzRN replied to madisonnnn_'s topic in Correctional

   I guess I am the opposite... I love my job. I work at a state prison in FL, all men... maybe that's the difference. I would NEVER work in a womens prison! I delt with women in the county jail and I...
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    Corizon and polygraph testing

    valzRN replied to waarsty1's topic in Correctional

    I work in FL for Corizon, and they do not polygraph. They don't even drug test. They just do the required background check for whatever level facility you will be working
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    Drug-seeking in prison? Rx narcotics?

    valzRN replied to maddison1002's topic in Correctional

    I don't let them upset me... I just tell them straight up... we don't give out pain medications unless your dying. If you want some Ibuprofen, I can do that, but other than that, it's a lost cause...
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    Leaving the bedside for Correctional Facility

    valzRN replied to RNforLongTime's topic in Correctional

    Just remember that most inmates will mistake your kindness for weakness and try to manipulate you to get what they want. It's a different ballpark in corrections. You have to rely heavily on your...
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    Armor Correctional LPN pay in Florida?

    valzRN replied to lb72's topic in Correctional

    I work for Corizon right now. They took over the contract for the prison that I am currently working at. I don't know what kind of benefits Armor has, and they have contracts all over Florida. I...
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    Corizon

    valzRN replied to miteacher's topic in Correctional

    We refer to them as "inmates". Right now I work in a prison so they have been convicted. Honstly, nobody cares if they move past their transgressions... we didn't make them do what they did to get...
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    Armor Correctional LPN pay in Florida?

    valzRN replied to lb72's topic in Correctional

    If your end goal is CCU, then you might want to stick to the 2 years of Med/surg and after that then move into one of the step down units for about a year. Corrections is not a critical care unit and...