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Sorry, using my phone to do this.. My favorite part of my job is getting that call, grabbing a gurney , a jump bag and hitting the compound not knowing what ur gonna get. It's a great and rewarding field in many ways.

I have worked as a nurse for the Department of Corrections for 4 years. I can honestly say I absolutely love my job. I work at a level 5 institution and we currently have 27 insulin dependant diabetics. They come to medical bid @ 0500 and 1600. The nurse runs the diabetic line pretty much they way she wants. I prefer alphabetical order so no inmate is overlooked. Frequently u may have to go on the compound to get on that didn't show up due to their sugar being low and being disoriented. The inmate does his own finger stick but the nurse always draws and injects insulin with a retractable safety syringe. Yes inmates will squirt out some of the insulin and not get appropriate dose. Although the. Issue is more a security rick. These are rapists, child molesters, and murders some of which are HIV+. It wouldn't be wise to hand them a deadly weapon! Staff safety first always!! Being a prison nurse is always exciting and u never know what's coming through ur door . The best is when u get that call on the radio" We need medical now!".