ChuckeRN BSN, RN

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    Pidgeon-holeing myself with Corrections?

    ChuckeRN replied to 240zRN's topic in Correctional

    From what I can see and perceive, non-correctional people do think less of us. But, after being in a hospital setting (as a student only), I don't think I would ever work in a hospital if I can help...
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    Importance of patient/inmate education

    ChuckeRN replied to ChuckeRN's topic in Correctional

    This is not a safety issue, but an education issue. I work in a Level 4 state prison - ALL inmates are dangerous regardless of their IQs. In addition, intelligence does not dictate the level or...
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    Medical Privertization

    ChuckeRN replied to racjanet's topic in Correctional

    I disagree. MD, DO, PA and NPs are no more important than the RNs and the LPNs. As a matter of fact we nurses are the ones that make or break the care provided to the inmates. As a nurse who hates...
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    Medical Privertization

    ChuckeRN replied to racjanet's topic in Correctional

    We here in Arizona are in the midst of the transition from State to Wexford control of the medical needs of inmates. July 1, 2012 will be the first day that Wexford takes over from the Arizona DOC. We...
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    Have you worked for Wexford?

    ChuckeRN replied to ChuckeRN's topic in Correctional

    Ok, did some cleaning
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    HIPAA as applies to prisoners...PLEASE HELP!!

    ChuckeRN replied to katchmoleen's topic in Correctional

    Is it Inside the Criminal Mind? Amazon.com: Inside the Criminal Mind (9780812910827): Stanton Samenow:
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    Have you worked for Wexford?

    ChuckeRN replied to ChuckeRN's topic in Correctional

    I'm not impressed not only with their presentation, but their organization so far. They should have sent out their FAQ e-mail the day the contract was announced instead of waiting until people were...
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    Have you worked for Wexford?

    ChuckeRN replied to ChuckeRN's topic in Correctional

    Yup. Come July 1 it looks like I'll be working for Wexford instead of the State of
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    Fast Food Medicine.

    ChuckeRN replied to rnjlin's topic in Emergency

    The great thing about where I work is that I can actually tell my "patients" that what you have is not an emergency and NOT get in
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    When is the best time to tell the employer that you are pregnant?

    ChuckeRN replied to iCare24's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully, the right time is NOT while you are trying to conceive in the breakroom during your
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    New to Correctional Nursing, any tips?

    ChuckeRN replied to ckbreathing's topic in Correctional

    Agreed. I seriously doubt any non-security staff is allowed to bring something like Mace. Heck, I have to have written permission to bring my own stethoscope
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    Is Corrections a good job for a new RN Grad???

    ChuckeRN replied to nursgwithcompassion's topic in Correctional

    I also did the one day training from Security which included self-defense. Which by the way was a complete waste of time. I train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA style fighting and I actually scared...
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    Orders for Offsite Procedure Prep

    ChuckeRN replied to Multicollinearity's topic in Correctional

    Hey Multi - Your Mailbox is
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    "Tainted" nursing experience?

    ChuckeRN replied to NottaSpringChik's topic in Correctional

    My comment would have been something like, "Yes, I suppose working on and around inmates who have committed cold blooded murder and even more heinous crimes has 'tainted' me in the sense I don't get...
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    what to do when pts aren't nice?

    ChuckeRN replied to treeye's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Since I'm in a correctional setting, I choose #2. I politely and firmly remind them to be respectful. If they choose not to heed my warning, I either send them back home, (back to their cell) or I...
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    i have to interview an R.N.

    ChuckeRN replied to nelle0706's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Because there are nurses EVERYWHERE! Even if you are a student, don't you know any nurses from clinicals? Do you have a hospital near you? How about a uniform shop? If so, hang out there for a few...
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    i have to interview an R.N.

    ChuckeRN replied to nelle0706's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes. I can't believe you don't know anyone who is a RN that you can interview in
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    Orders for Offsite Procedure Prep

    ChuckeRN replied to Multicollinearity's topic in Correctional

    I'm not sure about legal standard, but I think it's a matter of professional courtesy that the PRIMARY physician be given a chance to review what any other physician has ordered/suggested. Your...
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    Real vs fake chest pain

    ChuckeRN replied to Findingmynitch's topic in Correctional

    I work weekends with no provider, just me and another nurse. I also would be doing nothing but sending IMs out to the hospital if I sent everyone out that complained of chest pain. Here's what I do:...
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    Minot ND information

    ChuckeRN replied to ilovemicrobiology's topic in General Nursing

    From AZ, I was seriously considering moving there for a while - WITHOUT my family. But then, I received an offer the day after I spoke with Trinity. The Trinity hospital though sounds
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    Minot ND information

    ChuckeRN replied to ilovemicrobiology's topic in General Nursing

    I applied to and spoke directly with a director of ER. As a NG, I was offered $22 plus a signing bonus of $3000
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    In your opinion, which is more addictive tylenol 3 or tramadol?

    ChuckeRN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I remember reading or hearing somewhere (maybe a Podcast ) that vicodin (or Norco) is the #1 most abused
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    Have you ever been mistaken for a doctor?

    ChuckeRN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Men in Nursing

    My patients call me "Doc" all the time. Of course where I work, - a State Prison - the term is a sign of respect and not my
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    Oxygen by mask

    ChuckeRN replied to melissa3333's topic in International Nursing

    If you have written protocols for situations like chest pain / MI, then yes you can without MD
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    Do you ever get tired of hearing this phrase?

    ChuckeRN replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    That phrase does get a little annoying for me when I hear it from other correctional nurses who send every inmate with a BS story up to the ER. YOU are a RN just like me, so assess the inmate and send...