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  1. Liability laws for DON's

    fiestynurse replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Legal

    I just wanted to add that Longterm Care is highly regulated and one of the fastest growing areas of litigation. I would recommend purchasing your own nursing malpractice policy. "Accountability and...

  2. PHS sites in Georgia

    fiestynurse replied to Daisha's topic in Correctional

    PHS lists all their job openings on CareerBuilders.com. They are currently recruiting for a full-time, day shift, RN at Cherokee County Jail in Canton,

  3. Liability laws for DON's

    fiestynurse replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Legal

    The best ways that a DON can protect themselves from liability: 1) Develop good orientation and training programs - document that the training was provided. Be pro-active! 2) Make sure that each...

  4. Southern CA correctional nurses

    fiestynurse replied to ZZTopRN's topic in Correctional

    It sounds like you are applying for a position within the State prison system? What sort of test did they have you take as part of your application process? These hire-on tests for nurses are very...

  5. PHS WILL take over Wyoming

    fiestynurse replied to wyocowboy's topic in Correctional

    antique nurse - Is there nothing the union can do to help you retain some of your state benefits? Is the union fighting any of this? I would reorganize and establish a union, with CMS as the...

  6. Correctional Nursing Salary

    fiestynurse replied to NurseNikki5's topic in Correctional

    BigB - Do you know of anyone that has contracted HIV/AIDS from being spit on? Highly

  7. Denying Meds

    fiestynurse replied to Faith Nurse's topic in Correctional

    I just want to add that there are thousands and thousands of positive patient/nurse contacts everyday in jails and prisons, with thousands of pills being passed and thousands of treatments with good...

  8. Denying Meds

    fiestynurse replied to Faith Nurse's topic in Correctional

    Targa states that she has "personally litigated a dozen cases against detention facilities on behalf of inmates who were denied medical care. For the most part, the facility's MD discontinued...

  9. Denying Meds

    fiestynurse replied to Faith Nurse's topic in Correctional

    Siri - Another answer for Nice Nurse when being threatened with a lawsuit: "Get in

  10. Help, need legal advice, may get fired...

    fiestynurse replied to Lulupalooza's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you did everything right. You arrived at work and went immediately to the resident's apartment when you were told about the incident. You called 911 and she was taken to the hospital....

  11. Deposition

    fiestynurse replied to bancho's topic in Legal

    You are not being deposed as an expert witness, so I am confused by the nursing standard of care question. It sounds like you are being deposed as a possible witness. I do not think it is necessary...

  12. Legal implications for nurse who can't finish treatments

    fiestynurse replied to Shell5's topic in General Nursing

    Find another

  13. PHS WILL take over Wyoming

    fiestynurse replied to wyocowboy's topic in Correctional

    With the current nursing shortage and the difficulties in finding nurses that want to work in corrections, why would PHS get rid of the experienced staff already on site? Think about it! Trust me -...

  14. Sample Drugs

    fiestynurse replied to fiestynurse's topic in Correctional

    Pharmacy licensing is a whole other issue. Generally, there has to be a "consulting" pharmacist or a pharmacist "in charge" for a pharmacy license to be issued. It depends on the State Pharmacy...

  15. Sample Drugs

    fiestynurse posted a topic in Correctional

    Does anyone use sample drugs in their jails in order to save money? I have a Psych doctor who is insisting on bringing in sample medications for inmates because it will "save the county money." I...

  16. Sample Drugs

    fiestynurse replied to fiestynurse's topic in Correctional

    I am just so flabergasted by your post, I can't even respond. Ignorance is

  17. Sample Drugs

    fiestynurse replied to fiestynurse's topic in Correctional

    Here is the policy and procedure that I developed. Let me know what you think. I researched all the laws and regulations. I looked at P&P examples from other facilities. I talked to several...

  18. Nurse attorneys

    fiestynurse replied to ayndim's topic in Legal

    I agree with Allaroundnurse. If your goal is to be a nurse advocate, there are many ways to do this. You can become a Nurse Attorney, Legal Nurse Consultant, Risk Manager, Nursing Union...

  19. Unions and Vacation

    fiestynurse replied to BabyNurse513's topic in General Nursing

    When is your union contract up for re-negotiation? This is an issue that you should certainly bring up during that time. I would request that vacation time be limited to 2 weeks at a time and only...

  20. help me buck the system, please! super-traditional pinning ceremony that nobody wants

    fiestynurse replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    My 1978 graduating class took a vote and decided against the caps. We had a pinning ceremony at the school. We all wore nice dresses or business suits. Refreshments and snacks afterwards. We had...

  21. PHS has taken over our prison

    fiestynurse replied to Pattiecake's topic in Correctional

    I don't know how many years ago that was, PHS is under completely different management now. They learned from the mistakes of the

  22. correctional nursing position

    fiestynurse replied to debraRN's topic in Correctional

    Nurses that have worked in Nursing Homes or LTC do very in well in Corrections because they are use to functioning automously and with limited resources. I think you would do

  23. Nurse attorneys

    fiestynurse replied to ayndim's topic in Legal

    Yes, nurses do go to law school in order to become advocates for nurses. They defend nurses in medical malpractice claims and against BON complaints. Law school is expensive, difficult, and time...

  24. Denying Meds

    fiestynurse replied to Faith Nurse's topic in Correctional

    Sagarcia- It is very unfortunate what happened to your brother and I hope that he will be o.k. Most facilities carefully screen inmates as they enter the system and identify diabetics early and get...

  25. Sample Drugs

    fiestynurse replied to fiestynurse's topic in Correctional

    "Dispense" or "dispensing" shall mean the preparation and delivery of a prescription drug pursuant to a lawful order of a practitioner in a suitable container appropriately labeled for subsequent...