MadisonsMomRN

MadisonsMomRN BSN, RN

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  1. medication administration at correctional facility

    MadisonsMomRN replied to alegea23's topic in Correctional

    I work in a jail and a prison and meds are taken to the inmates all the time. At the prison, some come up for pill call. The ones that are in segregation, the meds are taken to them. I think its...

  2. Is it true nurses dont like their job?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to ThePretender's topic in General Nursing

    It has its ups and downs but I do really like nursing. There is always something that happens in between the bad times that make it so

  3. The "TRUE" Blue Bloater on Oprah

    MadisonsMomRN replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    He was also putting it on his skin too. He said that he had a bad case of dermatitis. ugh... that is

  4. Denied employment without checking excellent references!!!!

    MadisonsMomRN replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Melsman... If this person did not even check your references and then says that they didn't check out I don't think I would want to work for them anyway. I am sorry you had to go...

  5. This aughta be fun: List the terms/slang/correctional nursing lingo for us newbies

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

    You are so right on that one! I guess with them locked up they need to figure something

  6. Correctional nursing role..nurse or police?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Kashia's topic in Correctional

    I totally agree. I really dislike the ones that treat them all like crap. I had issues when I first started correctional nursing I had a hard time with the security and safety. I am definitely not...

  7. New nurse, interested...some questions

    MadisonsMomRN replied to JennyMac's topic in Correctional

    I have worked in a state prison since May 07 and in a county detention center since Oct 07. The prison is a pretty good size one and houses about 3500 male inmates. I work in the infirmary which is...

  8. Borrowing Narcs in LTC, ok?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to rogle34's topic in General Nursing

    Gotcha! Its a sticky

  9. Will my CNA license be in jeopardy ?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to sfreders's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree. I would put your notice in... school's priority! That way you wont burn bridges!

  10. Borrowing Narcs in LTC, ok?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to rogle34's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP, you wanted opinions right? I am confused... I do see that some of us got strayed away by the poster that said that her boss keeps all kinds of narcs in her office unlocked. Is that why...

  11. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

    MadisonsMomRN replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    Maryland new grad RN's start out at about 23/hour. I have 5 yrs exp. I work in corrections and make 38.00

  12. Borrowing Narcs in LTC, ok?

    MadisonsMomRN replied to rogle34's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no! That is just

  13. Cat Calls

    MadisonsMomRN replied to ShortyLPN's topic in Correctional

    I totally agree. They love the reaction no matter what type of reaction it

  14. This aughta be fun: List the terms/slang/correctional nursing lingo for us newbies

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

    I have never heard of Jack Mack... I am going to google

  15. Cat Calls

    MadisonsMomRN replied to ShortyLPN's topic in Correctional

    I act like I don't even hear it. It really gets tiring to hear it all the time though. I am so used to it I just walk away and keep working. The prison I work at (I work in the infirmary) they...

  16. This aughta be fun: List the terms/slang/correctional nursing lingo for us newbies

    MadisonsMomRN replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

    :roll I see you know about that NASTY meat. That is exactly what they are talking about. That nasty rainbow shimmer (perfect word!!) Mystery meat is a square piece of some type of unknown meat....

  17. Had something interest happen this past weekend

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    Well, another update. He is back... he has C-diff and MRSA. Great huh? I work this Thursday so I am sure I will see him then. I am not sure if he is a houseman. He worked in the kitchen but...

  18. Had something interest happen this past weekend

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    I know that 'some' inmates are real manipulators and many are not. When I took his BP I was looking in his chart for 'his' normals. This was a little guy. No significant history in his late 20's...

  19. Had something interest happen this past weekend

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    When he came up at first he said that he vomited three good times and it looked like blood. Then he said "if I threw up that much blood I wouldn't be standing here right now." (I honestly doubted...

  20. Had something interest happen this past weekend

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    Yes!!... that was probably it. He did have a low BP and his pulse was thready and tachy... thanks for jarring the old memory there! :) He was pale, cool, clammy, lightheaded. He wasn't confused at...

  21. Ice bags, wam packs

    MadisonsMomRN replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Correctional

    We use the instant cold and hot packs. However, we have used bags of ice if we are out of the instant ones. I just think its more hygenic to use the instant ones. Too many bugs go through the...

  22. Had something interest happen this past weekend

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    Where did that LOL come from...

  23. Had something interest happen this past weekend

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    Thank you! When the officers questioned his "needing" to go to the hospital, I told them he HAD to go. Then I said "Should I call 911?" They said "no, we will transport." I can still see that half...

  24. Breastfeeding and Work

    MadisonsMomRN replied to DZcarrie's topic in General Nursing

    I currently breastfeed and pump at work. I don't work 12 hour shifts though... I work 8 hour shifts and pump twice a shift. It can be done. I have a Medela PIS and I generally pump 15 minutes. I...

  25. Had something interest happen this past weekend

    MadisonsMomRN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    Security tries to be intimidating... I hate that. Your right. We are the one with the license. I wont risk that for