MadisonsMomRN

MadisonsMomRN BSN, RN

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  1. Question about hs meds...

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    Nursemomruns- I will check into this. Thanks for the info. It seems to me that if a doctor writes an order for meds to be given at certain that there is a reason for it and it should be given that...

  2. Question about hs meds...

    MadisonsMomRN posted a topic in Correctional

    Ok, like I said in another post I am new to corrections. We administer meds by pill call where the inmates come to a window and then we have to go out to the segregation units to administer meds to...

  3. Moving to Baltimore--quiet/safe areas to live?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Toby's mum's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Those one way streets are a PITA aren't

  4. Maryland BON???

    MadisonsMomRN replied to gitterbug's topic in Maryland Nursing

    They are S-L-O-W. Like someone else said, its impossible to get through to them on the

  5. Question about hs meds...

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    They don't do ANYTHING... what does your institution do? I guess this is typical but custody has ultimate say in everything that goes on. I like working there but there is some issues that I am not...

  6. Need help finding maternity scrub pants

    MadisonsMomRN replied to GooeyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I got mine from Tafford.com... I really like

  7. A&P nightmare!!!

    MadisonsMomRN replied to srkastc's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I had an advanced med/surg professor like this. Everyone was scared of her. But, I just stuck it out, studied my butt off and it wasnt bad at all. In fact, I learned SO much from her. I...

  8. Question about hs meds...

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    No we dont give narcotics on the yard either... but do give things like Ultram,

  9. scared out of my mind

    MadisonsMomRN replied to sunnyspin's topic in Infectious Disease

    As long as the containers are used properly (the sharp is dropped into the box) I doubt they would spill back

  10. Question about hs meds...

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    Oh ok... we are working on getting some of the orders changed so we can give the meds accordingly! Its the pain meds that really should be

  11. Nail clippers uggggggh!!!

    MadisonsMomRN replied to uraqt2's topic in Correctional

    Where I work they have to put in a sick call slip to request their nails to be cut. They come to medical and they cut their nails. Someone stands there with them while they do it. Then the clippers...

  12. New to corrections... question about insulin injections.

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    Vegrn, Yes... the "one stick and I am toast" is exaggerating it... but you get what I mean I hope. Its just scary. I do realize that the chances of an inmate sticking a nurse is low but there is...

  13. Abandonment?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to isisqueenofswords's topic in General Nursing

    I practice in Maryland and this is their definition of abandonment. I looked around a little and its basically the same. You should be able to find out by going on your bon site. "Abandonment:...

  14. Thinking of taking a hh job.. have a silly question for you experienced nurses.

    MadisonsMomRN posted a topic in Home Health

    ...in home health care. I have an interview for a home health position this Friday. They have been trying to get me to interview for over a month and I decided to go in a talk to them. Here is some...

  15. Thinking of taking a hh job.. have a silly question for you experienced nurses.

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Home Health

    Yes, (I had a feeling someone would bring this up)... but I do have officers around me all the time so I do have a little protection. In home health you don't and I would be by myself. So yes, its a...

  16. Thinking of taking a hh job.. have a silly question for you experienced nurses.

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Home Health

    Good

  17. I.C. and Glove use

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Rizpah's topic in Home Health

    I ALWAYS wear gloves when the potential for contact with body fluids is

  18. New to corrections... question about insulin injections.

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    You are absolutely right about the "trust" issue. YES, safety is priority with me and that is what I was taught in training. They only stick one inmate and that is because he is legally blind and...

  19. New to corrections... question about insulin injections.

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    I guess the fact that I am handing the inmate a syringe. There is a lot of AIDS, HBV, etc... one stick and I am toast. I know there is a 2 hour window etc. Yes there are correctional officers there...

  20. New to corrections... question about insulin injections.

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    Is this a silly question? Just curious. Am I the only one that would feel uncomfortable with this? Maybe its something I will get used

  21. Seizures

    MadisonsMomRN replied to tinyrita's topic in General Nursing

    You should maintain their safety. Just like the pp said, dont put anything in their mouth and roll them on their side and let them seize. You should keep an eye on the approximate length of the...

  22. Meds you hate to give....

    MadisonsMomRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Prosource powder through a peg tube - (of course mixed) but it is so nasty. You would figure they would get the liquid

  23. Did anyone here NOT get the HepB shot series?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to marilynmom's topic in General Nursing

    Well I got them but my body did not react to it. I am going to go through it again (after my baby is born of course) but I will probably be one of those people that never react to

  24. Meds you hate to give....

    MadisonsMomRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    UGH! I hate that

  25. Meds you hate to give....

    MadisonsMomRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    IV Phenergan smells terrible too. I dont like giving IV Vancomycin. I also hate