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  1. scared

    Pattiecake replied to renerian's topic in Correctional

    I first started working in a male prison in 1997. The nurse that oriented me was a true nurse Ratchet. By that time I had been a working RN for >25 years. She had me scared of my own shadow. When I...

  2. need advice for application question!!

    Pattiecake replied to lpnin03's topic in Correctional

    How about expanding on your assessment/triage skills. The MD hours are limited at a correctional facility. The nurse (LPN or RN) is the eyes and ears for the

  3. correctional nursing pay rate

    Pattiecake replied to lorita's topic in Correctional

    Vermont Correctional RN $20 to $30/hr LPN $16.50 to

  4. Director of Nursing in Corrections? Pay? Description?

    Pattiecake replied to cindyrn1's topic in Correctional

    I work for CMS. I know that CMS is open to negotiations for salaried positions. RN's are hard to get. There is a nursing shortage. It is here to stay. I was able to get a 37% increase for my LPN's and...

  5. Offered job at prison

    Pattiecake replied to tmalone's topic in Correctional

    I love prison nursing. The challenges are everything I have ever experienced in hospital, home health, LTC and ER nursing, and now I have the added challenge of dealing with inmates. There are no two...

  6. Some info on PHS?

    Pattiecake replied to Jazzylyn's topic in Correctional

    Cheryl Please find out from your Mom what she thinks of the PHS benefits, pay, etc. What is the time off, PTO, CTO, or regular vacation? PHS just got the contract in our area and nobody has heard from...

  7. Ambulation in Long Term Care

    Pattiecake replied to ComicRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Have you tried a walkathon with a reward system for distances walked? How about a primary care concept? The residents in the first 4 rooms are my PC residents. The next 4 are yours. While providing...

  8. Please tell me what you would do in my situation (Re:LPN to RN program)

    Pattiecake replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I think what I would do in your situation is attend the course that causes the least disruption and stress in my and my family's lives. I believe you said not all courses are accepted everywhere. So...

  9. Please tell me what you would do in my situation (Re:LPN to RN program)

    Pattiecake replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I think what I would do in your situation is attend the course that causes the least disruption and stress in my and my families lives. I believe you said not all courses are accepted everywhere. So...

  10. Question Regarding Hourly Rates for RNs

    Pattiecake replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Vermont prison nurses make $25:00/hr with $5.25 shift diff for 3rd

  11. A reminder to ALWAYS listen to your patients.

    Pattiecake replied to VizslaMom's topic in General Nursing

    many years ago I had a 37 yr old lady who was admitted for a chole. She was all nervous. Afraid she would die on the table, who would take care of her 3 young children and husband. I reassured her and...

  12. What do you HATE to do at work?

    Pattiecake replied to mickeymouse1205's topic in General Nursing

    Toenails. Please don't ever ask me to cut them! Just grosses me out

  13. new grad RN- want to quit nursing

    Pattiecake replied to sax_journey's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there! When you first graduate you're so proud of yourself. After a very short while a nurse learns that she has so much to learn. It kind of shatters your confidence at first. But you musn't...

  14. Canadian nurses headed for the US

    Pattiecake replied to jaycrue's topic in International Nursing

    There is such a HUGE nurse shortage in the US. You won't have any problem finding work in a hospital, or any field of your choice. You will need to get your nurse license in whatever state you will...

  15. Canadian nurses headed for the US

    Pattiecake replied to jaycrue's topic in International Nursing

    Never really participated in a forum before,hope this is what I'm supposed to do. I too am Canadian and started the VisaScreen stuff last February. Had everything in place and Certificate in hand by...

  16. RN's average day in LTC

    Pattiecake replied to Hooligan's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Evenings and nights in LTC will give you an opportunity to hone your assessment skills. The RN is the highest ranking medical personnell on duty on eves and nites. You will pass meds, do treatments,...