MadisonsMomRN

MadisonsMomRN BSN, RN

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  1. New LPN going for correctional nursing.

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Quiskeya's topic in Correctional

    I was nervous at first but not anymore. You just need to be firm and professional. I treat inmates like any other patient I care for. Its no different. You need to be consistent and know your...

  2. New LPN going for correctional nursing.

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Quiskeya's topic in Correctional

    I am an RN but I can tell you what I do. Actually, I have worked in a state prison and a county detention center. I really like the detention center better than the prison. There is typically 1 RN...

  3. Nursing is not always recession-proof

    MadisonsMomRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    That is really sad... Same here except I am in

  4. Low Census-Cancelled Shifts-Where Are You Located?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Maryland

  5. Two-faced coworkers

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

    It is almost like a competition isn't

  6. Two-faced coworkers

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

    This is so true! Its at my work too. It's worse some days than others. I used to let it bother me but not anymore. They do not sign my paycheck, they do not pay bills and they do not take care of...

  7. Conmed

    MadisonsMomRN replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in Correctional

    My internet has been down so thats why its taken me longer to get back to you. I have heard Jessup is rough! I have worked at ECI and I work in a county detention center. ECI in the infirmary is like...

  8. Conmed

    MadisonsMomRN replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in Correctional

    Wow! I thought I was the only one! I work for Con-med!! I have been with them since Oct 15 of last

  9. Whatever happened to rules likes these?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to cpkRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I wish it was like that now!

  10. Demands from inmates

    MadisonsMomRN replied to GrannyLpn2005's topic in Correctional

    I get that too sometimes. When an inmate tells me that they need a BP check RIGHT NOW... "I have to take care of what I came out here to do first" Ugh. I get all kinds of demands. I hate it...

  11. correctional nursing??

    MadisonsMomRN replied to esra_hms's topic in General Nursing

    I work in corrections as needed and like it. I have worked in a med/max state prison and a county detention center. I like the detention center better. I don't give meds though... well I don't give...

  12. questions about IM injections

    MadisonsMomRN replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our school taught us the z track too. I use the pinch with the deltoid

  13. questions about IM injections

    MadisonsMomRN replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Its funny you mention the z-track technique... I thought about that when I first read this thread. I have done that a few times too. I had to do Rocephin shots (for 7 days!!!) on this older lady (98...

  14. questions about IM injections

    MadisonsMomRN replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. This is what I do. As far as pinching (grabbing a pretty good size area) ... I do this when I give an IM injection. This is what I learned in NS. I can't remember the rationale but I...

  15. Reposting Tonsilectomy question...

    MadisonsMomRN replied to smstar1996's topic in General Nursing

    The question doesn't state that the patient suddenly fell asleep. As others have said... pt's are 'loopy' after anesthesia. Generally, when a patient comes from surgery you assess there VS...

  16. I need a hug!!!!

    MadisonsMomRN replied to jprn7171's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility is doing the same. I think it compromises patient care. At least at our facility it has. They are taking anyone they can get whether they are appropriate or not! BIG HUGS TO YOU! I'm...

  17. An MI at age 38!!!!!

    MadisonsMomRN replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    Wow... I am so sorry. I sending lots of warm fuzzies and prayers your way! Rest and

  18. low census, cancell that deprives nurses of their livlihooding shifts

    MadisonsMomRN replied to jam2007's topic in General Nursing

    This seems to be a common thing. Where I live everyone's census is low right now (except jails and prisons lol) Many LTC facilities are fighting tooth and nail to get patients. The hospitals too. I...

  19. I am a new paramedic... In some hot water, need some help? In trouble?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to paramedic_t's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it was bad. I am not a paramedic but it just seems to me that you were doing what you felt needed to be done. What if something was going on and you did not remove them and missed...

  20. Med error~Hard to explain on paper!

    MadisonsMomRN replied to jaxnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others. Don't beat yourself up. I think we all have made errors. I am a lot like you... I just keep kicking myself in the butt. Long term care is a tough job. You are doing the...

  21. Med error~Hard to explain on paper!

    MadisonsMomRN replied to jaxnRN's topic in General Nursing

    You know the good thing is that you didn't try to hide it. Not saying that you ever would but I have seen nurses try to hide or not report med errors. We are human... it's

  22. A Nursing Dilemma!!!

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Tolos's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't have given it either. Just like someone else said... too many what if's (allergy to eggs,

  23. Facility wants to take my RN title away

    MadisonsMomRN replied to rnwings's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh! No way would I let that

  24. New to Correctional Nursing

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Harley4life's topic in Correctional

    The pay is more in corrections than the regional hospital in my area. Its not a bad place to

  25. ? Why are people saying that nursing is tough? i dont understand whats so hard about

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Jelet's topic in General Nursing

    Believe me... nursing is not easy. You may have some laid back days but all in all... its tough, however rewarding. If I could sum it up in one word... hmmmmmm, stress I think would be a good