PrisonPsychRN replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I personally work in a prison psychiatric ward, however with that being said, it is most like a long term. I have had most of my patients for more than 2 years now. I have only been there for 3. I...
4.2 miles to work. It usually takes me about 8-10 minutes. I personally hate driving, so as another poster stated. 15 minutes would be my limit. I hate driving! If I could be closer, I certainly...
PrisonPsychRN replied to rn/writer's topic in Psychiatric
Thank you so much for posting this valuable article! I appreciate the perspective you gave on treating and managing psychiatric patients! I currently am employed in a correctional payshiatric...
PrisonPsychRN replied to babyCNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal
I often have that problem after a particularily frustrating day at work. I use Melatonin to help me sleep when I am wound up. The only side effect I have is that I will have highly unusal dreams but,...
Good Morning, I have been asked to lead a group on my tier. It could be about anything. The patients are fairly functional and most are pretty good about self care. There are several patients who do...
PrisonPsychRN replied to PreStudent101's topic in General Nursing
My favorite part is seeing an acutely ill patient become medication complaint and then be able to participate in groups and be able to function. I love the feeling when they tell me "It was because...
PrisonPsychRN replied to Sehille4774's topic in General Nursing
In Jessup, MD power is out. Not at my work though...everything is a go so far. Lots of prayers being sent North for my fellow nurses working in the worst of it.m KUDOS to all of
PrisonPsychRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing
Female Psych/ Corrections 1 17 yr old Jack Russell Terrier. DH got him for me for Mother's day 11 years ago. We adopted him from Pet Finder. Cooper is my velcro baby! He follows me everywhere when I...
PrisonPsychRN replied to dreamingofbeing's topic in General Nursing
Good luck to you. I absolutely love Psych! And just like the previous poster said, you will know if it fits you or not within a short period of time. By the way, I completely agree with your...
I cannot even begin to imagine the loss, pain and heartbreak you are experiencing. I can only imagine the search for the why, the frustration of not knowing the answers. What I can imagine for you and...
PrisonPsychRN replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing
I often get insulted because I work in a prison. "That's where nurses who don't know much English work." and I happen to work psych at the prison "Isn't that just a paper pushing job?" from my sister...
I am a psychiatric nurse for the Maryland Department of Corrections psychiatric hospital. I work with sub acute mentally ill patients. Basically they aren't harming themselves of others so they are on...