MichaelaM,RN replied to nova329's topic in Correctional
What kind of facility do/did you workin?- I work in a multi-city misdemeanant jail What is your background in nursing?- Addiction/Corrections What skills do you rely most heavily on?- Triage, Time Management, Med Pass, Dressing Changes What is the fa...
MichaelaM,RN replied to princess pickles's topic in Correctional
When I have an inmate say they had a seizure, it is usually after the fact. I rarely have the CO call and tell me that an inmate is CURRENTLY having a seizure. A quick review of their history (once they are stable) can help. Do they have an ETOH o...
MichaelaM,RN replied to skater95374's topic in Correctional
skater95734- I currently work in corrections. My opinion is that working in corrections is more like clinic nursing, or possibly urgent care. We treat mostly minor health complaints, but we do see some emergencies, such as chest pain, seizures, et...
MichaelaM,RN replied to christinacub's topic in Correctional
I have also just begun a career in Corrections Nursing! To make it worse, I am starting in a jail that is BRAND NEW and still getting established. Our electronic charting is not up yet, and the charts are so confusing. I seriously think that's the...
I guess it depends on where you want to work. I was about 1 month from graduation from my LPN-RN program, and I applied as an LPN at a hospital. I was MORE than qualified for the job and I thought "YES!" I can get in the door and then after graduati...
Well, I've graduated RN school (I went the LPN to RN route) and I am still working in the clinic (it's a methadone clinic) that I have worked in as an LPN for the last 2 1/2 years. I am comfortable here, comfortable with my coworkers, and GOOD at my ...
MichaelaM,RN replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX
I passed on Wednesday with 75 questions! The state had my license listed as active within 10 hours- WHAT A RELIEF. I think I figured out the reason that everyone feels like they didn't know half of what was on their test... because it's designed so t...