MadisonsMomRN

MadisonsMomRN BSN, RN

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  1. Ten Things A Nurse Doesn't Want to Hear

    MadisonsMomRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Omgosh... this is absolutely

  2. Shut off at 79 questions.

    MadisonsMomRN replied to tookalongtime's topic in General Nursing

    Mine shut off at 95! I was stressed out! But I

  3. Did you plan to be a correctional nurse?

    MadisonsMomRN posted a topic in Correctional

    I am just curious as to what type of nurse you planned on being while in school. I know that I never even considered correctional nursing. I wanted to be a psych nurse... I really love psych nursing...

  4. Did you plan to be a correctional nurse?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    I do like corrections. I get burned out and do look around and have interviewed at other places... but all in all, I like it. At least I know that if I am there someone will care about the...

  5. Wonder how often this happens

    MadisonsMomRN replied to BabyLady's topic in Correctional

    Our mental health dept (psychiatrist) prescribes mental health meds. Our doctor does not prescribe any mental health meds. We are strict on what we give out due to all the drug seeking out

  6. The reality of educating patients about their meds

    MadisonsMomRN replied to DolceVita's topic in General Nursing

    Me too! I am always

  7. Wonder how often this happens

    MadisonsMomRN replied to BabyLady's topic in Correctional

    You are SO right. They do play

  8. Wonder how often this happens

    MadisonsMomRN replied to BabyLady's topic in Correctional

    Our docs orders meds as well. We stock Vicoden, T3 and Ultram. The guards definitely do not have any say in what meds the inmate gets. These meds are given on a case by case basis and the inmate...

  9. Why Are So Many Students Worried About Expensive Tuition

    MadisonsMomRN replied to khiasdestiny's topic in General Nursing

    I guess this IS true BUT... whether we go to a community college or a big university we all take the same boards (at least in my state we do) I do realize that you do get more education at the...

  10. Did you plan to be a correctional nurse?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    That is similar to me... I wanted much more as far as education but stopped due to being burned out. I stumbled into it because it was good money... then I grew to really like

  11. Use some class/compassion

    MadisonsMomRN replied to nkara's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am one that prefers to work as a team BUT some of my coworkers do otherwise. It seems like they just want to claw your eyes out when you think differently than they do. It is like some of the...

  12. Pregnant felons in prision!

    MadisonsMomRN replied to KAYBDT6's topic in Correctional

    I don't feel sorry for them. I do feel sorry for the babies though. I see repeat offenders and some of them come in strung out on drugs and going through withdrawals. I am just sad for those...

  13. do the correctionals hire new grads?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to spongebob6286's topic in Correctional

    I am not really sure. I have worked in a prison and a jail... the jail doesn't hire new grads. You need some med surg experience to get a job there. Its not easy... trauma can happen at any

  14. Staffing ratio in county jails

    MadisonsMomRN replied to amesly15's topic in Correctional

    Our jail is the size of yours. I am jealous over you having 1 to 2 booking nurses! We have between 600-700 inmates and we have a small "medical" area... Monday we have 2 nurses on 7-3. 2 nurses on...

  15. correction nurses pay scale??

    MadisonsMomRN replied to sphz9471's topic in Correctional

    I live in Maryland and correctional nurses do get paid more than hospital nurses in my area. I would in a county detention center and I get paid more than the state correctional facility in our area....

  16. Anyone have advice on offenders that abuse sick call

    MadisonsMomRN replied to onadeb's topic in Correctional

    I agree that a lot of it may be behavioral. We charge $4 for sick calls and nothing for doctor/PA visits. We have US Marshalls/Fed inmates and they get everything for free. Let me tell you... they...

  17. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    MadisonsMomRN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here is another one... prostrate (should be prostate!) :) Sorry if I repeated this... I didn't read all the posts! Its just the first thing that came to my

  18. County Jail VS Prison

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Sheena's Mom's topic in Correctional

    I have worked both... I prefer the county jail. You get people right off the

  19. Had something interest happen this past weekend

    MadisonsMomRN posted a topic in Correctional

    I work at a state prison and a county detention center... this weekend I was at the detention center. I had something happen this past weekend that was quite interesting... I had a man come up c/o...

  20. Had something interest happen this past weekend

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    How do I deal with know it all officers? Throw some knowledge their way... get technical! That usually shuts them up. I have said "this is MY license... oh... do you have one too?"

  21. Had something interest happen this past weekend

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    I am known as the nice nurse too. I do genuinely care. What some fail to realize is that there is liability here too. They have to have medical

  22. Had something interest happen this past weekend

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    Wow... good for you for sticking to your guns. It always feels good when you save someone isn't it! The way I see it is these are people like you and me. They deserve medical treatment. I really...

  23. What things do you feel set apart the great nurses from the good ones?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all of the above... just wanted to add this. I really like it when nurses follow up. It really makes a difference. :) You get more trust that when you do

  24. New pink tissue over wound is called...

    MadisonsMomRN replied to lazy_prodigy's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm... pink and 'beefy red' shiny tissue is granulation. What was the answer

  25. Should Seasonal Flu Shots Be Mandatory?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it should be forced. It should be a personal