sfisher50

I do not recommend Correctional Care either, it can be very stressful. Emergencies, chronic diseases and sometimes difficult and unusual disease processes can present and and without experience and good judgment can cause problems. Some inmates are quick to sue and bring legal action. Behavioral health is good if you don't want to practice medical hands-on nursing, however those skills are important in case of medical issues. I recommend a year of Med-surg.

I have a friend who is a LVN at a nursing home, she recently confided in me that the nursing home has asked her to leave one hour early because they have a low patient census. She is the only nurse besides the ADON who is working and the only nurse on the floor. The next shift does not start until 2 p.m. She is very uncomfortable with this as am I for her. Is this patient abandonment if she is not officially relieved from duty? This is certainly not safe for the patients! Any ideas or suggestions?