Nurse at L.A. County Jail-Nurse D

[@Nurse__d__]

Nurse D here! :) Thank you all for the positive feedback it is an honor to be a nurse at this capacity and being able to share my story!! Thank you for the opportunity Mark 🙏🏼💕

[@Stepheub]

Fellow RN and Venturan here. Thanks for sharing your story! 😊

[@marysunshine5587]

Thank you for sharing your story

[@wojciechgrzybowski7497]

Cool story. Greetings from sunny Poland.

[@scottmalpass4802]

Thanks Nurse_D_! Awesome interview. 😎💪🏁

[@betsylaughlin8652]

You are a great interview subject. Truly an angel warrior🙏💕 👑

[@hellraisincraisin]

“I’m here to provide care, unbiased care” a true Nurse! We appreciate your hard work and efforts Nurse D! You make a difference ❤

[@Health-Wealth-Hope]

I love your comment... Well stated❣️

[@hellraisincraisin]

@@Health-Wealth-Hope thank you! I hope you have a great day 💓

[@michaelleonard1491]

I don’t know see much difference

[@life_withl]

Amen

[@rgh-mf2nr]

Unfortunately this attitude is few and far between. Correction nurses start thinking they're deputies pretty quickly and milking the system becomes the mindset.

[@dahnaphillips234]

She is so well spoken, represents all nursing. Glad to hear she isn’t jaded, and still has empathy for those she cares for. This touched me as a nurse myself.

[@whitefang112]

what do you expect - she is handling life and death - you want her to be toothless and babbling incoherent ?

[@butterflygirl2285]

IMO - Nurses deserve all the praise they can get. Often, they are under appreciated.

[@ashanti721]

I start nursing school in August,I'm nervous cause I'm forty....

[@anonymousperson167]

@@whitefang112 many nurses are.

[@MichelleLeVar]

@@ashanti721 If it’s your passion and you’re determined-you can do it. Believe in yourself and you can use your life experience in the job, most likely far better than a youngster starting out. I wish you the best.

[@teresakimhopkins2784]

Retired after 40 yrs of ICU/ER in community hospitals. Became un-retired after 2 yrs to work in a med/max men’s prison two days a week. Didn’t know how much I would come to love it. 72 now!

[@YNguyen-s9w]

Teresa got ha grooove back 🎉😂❤

[@neigeepierrot4694]

😊 glad you love and enjoy it

[@josephschuster1494]

I’m a 73 YO hospital pharmacist, and still going strong in my practice! I salute you for still practicing! Keep going! ❤

[@LivingintheLandofMisfits]

SO COOL ❤

[@paigethompson8857]

She sould be teaching others how to care in an unbiased, non-judgemental, loving way. What an awesome person.

[@itypethetruthnobshere8975]

you cant teach that. Its either in you or its not. Its like teaching someone how to be funny. Either you a funny person or you not. How can you teach that? Sure you can fake it

[@rachelgura3567]

That would be awesome but I don't know if people can be taught.

[@franzferdinand17]

@@itypethetruthnobshere8975exactly, I know I couldn’t do what she does. I wouldn’t be able to care for someone who has done horrible/evil crimes.

[@HeidiVetter-vy2vs]

Hi nurse D. I am a correctional psychologist who has worked in LA county correctional facilities and CA state prisons since '96, including some time working in twin towers LA county jail. Working in these facilities can change the core of who you are, and vicarious trauma does take a toll after a while. But, as you indicate it can be rewarding and I also love my job. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to this population.

[@Ruby-ev9ym]

I would love to swap stories with you. I’m a psychologist as well, but I work with youth and do psychological testing and counseling these days.

[@blondieblu8819]

Thank you for interviewing a nurse. It is SUCH a hard profession and she approaches it in the most professional way. She deserves the upmost respect and admiration.

[@kimh4508]

Thank you Blondie ~ I’ve been a nurse over 30 years. Graduated at age 19. I can tell ya from experience…it’s a challenging and often disheartening career!! She mentioned politics - there’s distinct politics within corporate life too!! All that said, caring and serving the public all my life, without bias to my best ability.

[@pennyp7382]

It's really not. Most are lazy and incompetent, but graduated. I'm not speaking out of arrogance or ignorance. I worked in the hospital 10 years and in the outpatient 5, plastic surgery assistant for 6. More don't care. Sad but true.

[@michaelscott33]

Very rarely do you find a nurse that actually works hard. The field is over saturated now and full of gossip girls and lazy brainless zombies. I was a nurse tech for 10 years, BSN for 2 years and now I am a critical care physician. It’s sad how entitled and arrogant most nurses are nowadays.

[@KommyToob]

I witnessed 2 brand new young nurses manhandle my terminally ill 81 year old father to the point he stopped breathing. Incidentally, the entire staff rushed in after I yelled for them to get help and revitalized him. They had no business practicing on him.I had words with the head nurse who apologized for the lack of experience of the nurses under her watch. It was also disheartening to witness the revolving care to which I had to continuously familiarize each new staff member to his condition. They kept him in a tiny room with the door shut. He died 2 hrs one night after I left. He could have done the same thing at his home more comfortably without all the hassles. I hope I don't go in a hospital like he did.

[@JM-ou5ro]

It's utmost, not upmost.

[@michaelbettisworth8938]

Ty Nurse D. Former inmate here who has nothing but gratitude for the nurses and medical staff throughout my few years locked up. Appreciate you

[@paulafamularo5001]

Hope you are thriving, sweetheart ❤❤❤

[@genaromicol7347]

Murder

[@John-mf6ky]

​@@genaromicol7347 the majority of people locked up are for non violent drug charges lol.

[@TURTLEORIGINAL]

@@genaromicol7347your point??

[@777ZEETAL]

They have to keep the trans prisoners separated from everyone else. Ironic how we protect them in jail but won’t protect our children from them in public restrooms.

[@heatherwilliams3748]

Good point!

[@LKre-vi5oq]

What an intelligent, savvy, compassionate, well-spoken and fascinating woman. She never let's go of the fact that she is there to be a nurse, not to judge. What a life she leads. Great interview.

[@Ronald-hx6zn]

Exactly 💯

[@loree72]

I'm also a corrections nurse, I make it a point to NOT know why my patients are locked up! Everyone judges, everyone is biased in their own way. I choose not to be like that.

[@bdpage2023]

I did prison nursing for a while. Most of us looked them up in DOC system out of curiosity. Never affected how I perceived them healthwise.

[@alpacamoose4378]

I like to think if you’re a nurse and you ask: “so what brings you in here?” And the inmate goes: “oh I robbed a few banks…” no… no. 😭😭😂😂

[@karenk2409]

I taught college courses at a federal women's prison for five years. I never looked up my students until after the class was over. Their crimes went from tax fraud to murder of a child, and everything in between. I knew that it could affect me unconsciously and that would impair my student-prof relationship with them.

[@JustMeDoc]

Same! Though there is really no way around my death row and high profile inmates. I will never forget watching a show (I won't say which one, but think of 20/20, Dateline, etc.), and up popped a pic of an inmate I provided care to. That was one for the books! 🤣

[@taotaostrong]

Thanks for being this way! Defense atty here. There is so much bias in healthcare in general. It’s profoundly important to recognize it in the corrections context. Thank you for your service. ❤

[@NYLI11]

My mom is a physical therapist and worked in a maximum security prison in California. Those guys loved her. It was a privilege for them to have PT.

[@jules8029]

It’s a bummer that it’s a privilege and not a necessity. Those people lived hard lives and I bet PT keeps them from needing further treatment or more invasive treatment.

[@handled99]

​@@jules8029a bummer? Don't go to prison

[@JennAmazed]

​@@handled99Your mind set is gross. In America, the system we voted for and created says that when we incarcerat anyone, we don't not abuse or neglect them physically. You cannot lock a human being up and then not provide the medical care that they need. That's called torture and cruel and unusual punishment and that's not what our system is supposed to be about.

[@handled99]

@@JennAmazed Maybe they should have thought about that before they committed crimes. In other countries they'll just flat out execute you on the spot or chop off the hands of a thief. In the bible, it says those who practice sin will be thrown into hell. So if that is how God sees things, why do you think giving them a free pass will benefit them when God himself judges them? Are you God? You live in the land of no accountability, Satan is the same way.

[@JennAmazed]

@@handled99 you think that treated humans humanely is condoning sin? I'll pray for you.

[@GGxPrinceAli94]

I love individuals like her. They make the difference and are the light many of us need in the dark ❤

[@stewpuddy4161]

I'm married to an amazing nurse. Special people. My wife has been at it for well over 20 years, and she continues to amaze me every day.

[@eduardorodriguez-zb4ci]

What do the nurses do for blue balls

[@PAULEYBOY84]

Call their husbands in.

[@kellyharper367]

Mental health/ Addictions R.N. here: Much respect to Nurse D.... You're right... no 2 days alike! I'm retired on medical after a 32-year career. I miss working. Three core beliefs that shaped my nursing approach: ● No one has the right to lessen the dignity of another person. ● Knowledge replaces fear... for my patients, myself, and my fellow staff. ● Heal the mind/spirit... and the body will follow.

[@sputnik1941]

Nurse D deserves a huge raise . God bless her heart. She really believes in unbiased care which is incredibly important in any healthcare environment .

[@terrytownsend5583]

I’d give her raise

[@elisabethsalmon4107]

Nurse D definitely needs a boost in her pay. God Bless her Heart for truly enjoying her job, and caring for People unbiased. ❤

[@HookahAnonymous]

very true and she exposed without saying, that there IS nurses and people of healthcare who are biased against these inmates.

[@animal79thecat]

For doing her job?

[@KentWav]

@@animal79thecatpeople get raises for doing their job exceptionally well 🤡

[@frenchalix1524]

What a professional nurse! No inside crunchy personnals stories ( asked by Mark x times) but general conditions. This is ethical manners!

[@CallieDHopes]

Mark was trying to get the gory details for sure lol

[@hydraflora1342]

he always does. it. was interesting at first but became creepy.

[@DSPsWifesBF]

@@CallieDHopesto make the interview interesting. Saying “I’ve seen it all” isn’t that captivating.

[@tinam761]

@@DSPsWifesBFyes … saying I’ve seen it all doesn’t describe anything… it’s assuming the listener knows what that means. So, we sit here somewhat clueless and having to imagine what “it all” means.

[@DSPsWifesBF]

@@tinam761 agreed. The entire reason I watched the interview is to hear her stories. Not general knowledge like “we see a lot”.

[@hollylaughlin8115]

Sharing with my nursing staff…I have 50 nurses on my team and some are new grads. We forget often as nurses to teach each other coping skills that we try to implement for our patients. Corrections is not for the faint of heart, but the challenge of it is exactly what makes me continue to use the tools I have to make even the smallest changes. Thank you for your “unbiased care”. Our patients are not their crime..and every single one of us could switch sides of the fence at any moment.

[@Chungalhunga]

Thank you. In my country doctors are on months long strike, they want private healthcare system, won't take patients for months, guess who is in the last line of defense; nurses.

[@ridiboo7738]

I'm super sorry for saying this. But why would u like to revive these type of cruminals? After an overdose? Be safe and seems like you are a pretty cool nurse.

[@michaelleonard1491]

What a difference maker

[@Matt-yy8tl]

Please also share that there is at least one error that needs to be called out. Being afraid of fentanyl "exposure" is insane and demonstrates poor understanding and knowledge of the drug, as well as chemistry in general. Not what we want to see in healthcare. This stupid myth is too prevalent in what are supposed to be educated professionals.

[@baublesanddolls]

You definitely should show this to your nursing team. I’ve worked in healthcare most of my life with a lot of nurses and I’m not a fan of a lot of them. Unfortunately, I worked with more horrible, uncaring, often addicted, nurses, than the those who want to help or have compassion. Many are there for the pay and the pension, not to help, and I’ve seen them make people purposely suffer because they’re on a power trip, or just plain hate their job. I’ve seen and worked with nurses who simply do not like people and should not be in that profession. It sure changed my outlook on nurses, and it’s heartwarming when you run into a few who are caring and non-judgmental.

[@rebelsoulmedia8173]

Nurse D I was a trustee in the supermax infirmary from 2017 to 2020. And spent 4 years total at NCFF. I was there on your first days and also thought you weren't gonna make it. You turned out to be one of the toughest, empathetic, compassionate people I have ever met. Ty for your service!

[@locochang6533]

Criminal

[@rebelsoulmedia8173]

@@locochang6533 you look like you have lice

[@aliyamoon80]

This resounds with me because I'm also a nurse who serves a population that is underserved. I also feel blessed. Nurse D, you are a ROCKSTAR! I'm so proud to call you my sister in caring!

[@desireeisidore9994]

As a nurse who’s walked away from this field, I truly enjoyed this interview. You can tell she’s a great nurse. Very inspiring ❤️

[@rhianng9981]

Why you walk away?

[@sheystolz1960]

I've been a nurse for almost 30yrs. I worked at Tulsa County jail for years. It was my favorite place to work. She's correct about jail politics. If I told an offender I was going to do something I did it. I always said I was there to provide care not to judge. I treated everyone with respect as long as they treated me with respect. I hated anyone in there that mistreated people. There's really one convient store in close proximity to the jail,it's downtown. That is where most homeless congregate. I ran into alot of people that I served during their confinement. I was often thanked for treating them with kindness and like they are human. That was so rewarding and so sad at the same. They dont experience much kindness and that is ridiculous. If you are void of empathy that is not a place for you.

[@liivikasaarman995]

I understand that she keeps working there and is not into personal storys because it would affecr her career. But maybe Mark can interview you and you can tell a story the world needs to hear. This interview with nurse D was nice and she is awesome but answers were too general.

[@Allyson158]

I’m a nurse in Tulsa as well!💞

[@tylerjones1155]

David L Moss!

[@neshdogsage3499]

She seems kind-hearted, not judging, truly wanting the best for others✅️

[@rondaallen7211]

i hope she doesn't dress like that in jail.

[@kookadams85]

She ain't hard to look @; either.

[@handled99]

God judges

[@rondaallen7211]

@@handled99 so do humans. it's the thing we excel at.

[@janetdenton6674]

I have a preexisting condition and can't get insurance, but if I commit a crime I can get all the mental health care I need. Thats a damn shame. As she said she sees same people over snd over, no one can or will change unless they want to, so why waste taxpayer money on people who have some sort of death wish? I wonder how many times people overdose and receive narcam before they finally die of overdose? Waste of time , money, narcam, resources and sympathy.

[@Tenacious1952]

Mark, thanks for admitting that doing these videos does get to you. I can’t imagine listening to these stories and not having it affect you. I hope you have a self-care regimen.

[@grantlilly4224]

Mark pretending he doesn't know what the word shank means😂

[@Lilliesandlilacs]

@@jensandersen7011I think you wixed your mords

[@anntunaley9974]

Shawshank

[@amber76OH]

😂

[@a.garcia8086]

I think it's for the viewers who don't know

[@bettyrobb443]

I think he responded to shank for the sake of the audience who may not know❤️

[@heatherh.197]

I want a longer video of how she grew up and to get a better insight on why and how she got the strong personality she shines. Thank you, Nurse D. Thank you, Mark. Great watch. Very inspiring. This is a video I want to share with my children for an insight on helping people and its more age appropriate for them then most videos so far.

[@billTO]

Great idea to share with your kids. They need to understand how other people's lives can be so different from their own.

[@laurentaylor6391]

Me too!

[@victoriah6384]

As a mother of a son that’s been in/out of LA County jail, thank you for sharing your insight, and providing the care that you do. You are amazing and very much appreciated. Again, thank you.

[@humanOilslick]

Tell that foo to get off the meth and fentanyl 😂

[@stevec310]

It’s an actor / I did 6 months in LA County there is no medical care you would have to be in a coma to ever see a doctor and or nurse . Sucks to see a cop plant as a nurse and lie to avoid lawsuits which would bring positive changes to La County

[@humanOilslick]

@@stevec310 😂very good point she hast to be an actor and the face for the medical unit in the jail but in all reality, you will not see this lady unless you’re dead have fun trying to look at her then ⛓️😂

[@humanOilslick]

@@stevec310 I am sorry that I got fooled even for a second because I totally believe you just like Ryan Leoni’s story when he was coming off of methadone and heroin in MDC LA and when the nurse finally came to him after days of screaming, bloody murder, she said I’ll get something to help you then three hours later comes back with an 800 mg ibuprofen, “” the strong kind “😂😂 so basically get fucked ❤️

[@allisonegan8782]

So is she an actor or a cop lol​@@stevec310

[@carolchiocchi8843]

You get it! I m retired RN and worked in a NYS max A male state prison 20 years. County is so different from state for sure but lots the same. Respect is definitely the number 1 reason I made it through. Listening to you has brought back so many memories of my job. I’m looking back and cannot believe I did it for 20 years . And… I always felt more protected in prison than my colleagues in a hospital.

[@SweetUniverse]

One thing that bugs me is when a person says "like" every other word. I wanted to like her going in, but the way she talks bugs me.

[@southern-sass]

Great respect for this nurse. She definitely found her niche. The people you serve are blessed to have you. Thank you for sharing.

[@sarahmitchell7700]

I can tell Nurse D does not play around and just by her demeanor I can tell she’s the perfect nurse for that specific environment, though I’m sure with her background she could work just about anywhere now and not be phased. Love seeing more interviews from people in helping fields trying to rehabilitate society. Would love to hear from more nurses in different settings, social workers of all different backgrounds, counselors and therapists, OTs, PTs, I myself am a licensed massage therapist and would love to see an interview from an LMT. Thank you Nurse D and Mark!❤

[@jules8029]

I already know ya’ll have weird stories to tell. I can imagine the people ya’ll run across wanting a lot more than what they paid for.

[@sweetsugarjones]

Great idea, it would be interesting and enlightening to see perspectives across the “helper” spectrum.

[@Pinesol605]

I am an LMT. I’ve worked in outpatient drug and alcohol rehab, Orthopedics, physical therapy, plastic surgery and the NFL. He should interview my ass

[@lancemerritt7686]

Hey mark you should rewatch this interview and count how many times you tried to redirect nurse d toward telling war stories. Kinda ridiculous.

[@Citizen_Krang]

What’s wrong with that?

[@krylon128]

The prison system in this country has become a business in California unfortunately.

[@wvusciguy]

As a fellow healthcare professional; I see this woman as being a skilled example of a nurse working in an incredibly difficult environment to meet patients where they’re at physically, emotionally, and mentally. Hats off to her; and thanks to you for providing platform to highlight the excellent work. She thousands of others do for vulnerable people.

[@Health-Wealth-Hope]

Thank the for your valuable kindness and support to the people who are most judged for their addiction. No one wakes up and says "I aspire to be an addict ". Grew up by the beach, had a Beautiful Mom, but something happened to me and I just wanted the pain and memories to go. I have 23 years clean, thank G-D never ended up in the Criminal Justice System, but it could have been me in there. Your compassion and understanding is crucial along with some tough talks. I had to retire early from my RN career due to a Spinal Tumor, but I'm helping people with my business of Stem Cell Activation Patches. I definitely miss nursing and knowing people like you are out there makes me so proud!! I appreciate your valuable time and hard work with a population that is challenging. Sending Love Peace and Hope to All 🌟

[@lifeinpodunkville543]

Stem Cell activation patches? I imagine this is saving lives.

[@ginajones2328]

I use Lifewave patches. They are excellent 👌

[@couchprincess698]

I’m so impressed and inspired by Nurse D. I’m working as a CNA and will go back to school.

[@Ozark_Bule]

We need more people like Nurse D. Like a LOT more.

[@nursenisha2938]

I’m a baby nurse (almost 2 years) and have recently started working in a maximum facility. My current job was psych and drug abuse. I’ve also had other jobs that did not involve mental health. I realized in the first day of my corrections job, that this is going to be the most challenging job I’ve had so far. I’m doing a 13 week contract for this severely understaffed facility. I’ve been told by both inmates and nurses that some newly hired nurses quit within 3 days. I’ve also had inmates to share with me that they would not work as a nurse at the facility. I’m stubborn but I’m also courages. I will complete this contract and I plan on sharing my experience on yt. Thanks Nurse D for sharing your experience.

[@busted1396]

how’d it go?

[@amber76OH]

Yes girl yes!! It lights a small spark in my heart, knowing there are people like you who care about the psychological aspect of addiction medicine. There are so few who understand 🖤🖤🖤

[@scottwwsi]

refreshing. my brother got into nursing (ER) in Seattle because he said, "I was tired of being broke." he recently retired and is one of the most jaded people I know. glad to see people who actually stay on top of their humanity.

[@ustabee6091]

😅 Also ED RN. Really enjoyed almost all of my patients but myself am jaded a bit. The crazies and addicts were sometimes more of a challenge. Probably have a little PTSD or so my wife says. Probably some compassion fatigue. But was able to retire a little early and not worry about money ( the possibility of having to go back to work)

[@trgiun]

Friend of mine in rehab was an ER nurse and man was he jaded. He also ghosted me after a couple of months, assume he relapsed :/

[@W.J.M.]

Surely his friend group in Seattle had nothing to do with him being jaded.

[@chrisdooley1184]

Excellent interview. Nurses are so vitally important especially in underserved areas and communities. I can absolutely see her succeeding with her personality where others have failed ❤

[@peterlyons8793]

Her good looks are helpful.

[@zejaguar]

Great interview. Nurse D does not judge.

[@christahewitt2758]

I love her. I was a financial worker and then a social worker for the welfare office in my state and primarily working with homeless population; addicts and people released straight from jail or prison. I did that for 7 years and now I work with people with developmental disabilities. What she says about being straight with people and communicating a different way is true. I have so much respect for her.

[@johncena04101]

She seems like a true nurse. There are many who show no empathy but she obviously isnt that way.

[@HistoryChannel1776]

She’s a nice woman . God bless her . That job is rough.

[@banjiegirl2001]

Absolutely! My daughter was a corrections office for several years, some stories are horror stories.

[@susanfontaine5214]

I’m an RN. Never worked in jail/prison, but worked in ICU. She is correct in so much she said. Our ICU, got many patients from county jail. They were ALWAYS polite, appreciative and respectful in my experience.

[@windermere2330]

Because you treat them like a human being!

[@MrJerry160]

yes because on the streets you talk sh!t you get h!t! Where as with "civilized" society you can get away with being rude.

[@Libzarsupergae]

​@@windermere2330well they didn't treat their victims like human beings, so, fuck'em!

[@kellieuhl2092]

She can’t really answer truthfully and give her REALLL opinion on anything because she knows they are gonna watch her and obviously HIPPA and all the red tape. So she’s just giving the best she can and being loyal to her job.

[@BrookelLakeKC]

Fellow Rn here. Thank you for sharing your story. When they say nursing is both art and science, this woman oozes the art. You can’t teach the art, it’s something within. To see humanity at its best and worst changes you. She seems to have a light within and that’s what I mean, you can’t teach that human art. 💜

[@Jezzzzz818]

you dont work in corrections..big difference

[@vc663]

This is a remarkable story. She wanted criminal justice in the beginning, so she got it along with doing her nursing. The universe has a way of directing our paths. ❤❤

[@whitefang112]

omg - another bot comment

[@ericinla65]

MY WIFE is an R.N. In Los Angeles. She has the luxury of working from home. Still makes $150K. She said she would never work in the prison system. It is way to dangerous for a woman. Hats off for this nurse.

[@Lilliesandlilacs]

Can I ask you what she does as a nurse from home? I can't imagine there are patients coming to your house.😂😂

[@Elishazee]

It’s not as bad as it seems. Respect is huge in prison. You’re dealing with a dangerous population but, not anymore dangerous than on the outside. You have guards with you also.

[@chimpchimperton]

@@Lilliesandlilacs He's full of sh*t

[@MrPnew1]

@@Lilliesandlilacs that's what I want to know too ???

[@randymarsh9488]

How do you work from home as a R.N?

[@lornahudson4454]

As a mental health nurse here in the uk, I just want to say thank you to the nurse and for her understanding and hard work 🫶

[@Mama_Jamie]

I want to be an RN more than anything. I'm having a hard time finding an RN program in California near me. Much respect for you Nurse D!

[@graceusa3942]

Where do you live?

[@Mama_Jamie]

@@graceusa3942 Modesto California

[@dougjiro]

You should consider Fresno city college

[@wayneshancock2520]

As a 20 year CO I can tell you that this lady knows what time it is, she speaks the truth and is pulling no punches. Although Security and medical do sometimes share differing opinions we can agree on what we face daily. I was assaulted and retired due to inmate violence at a Super Max Facility, I have PTSD and am being treated with EMDR at a great facility , I am an alcoholic and became dependent on medication used for my injuries as well.I am in the process of writing a book as well as helping other first responders to deal with the issues we are faced with from working in our Enviornment.This was a great interview Mark and Nurse D , I will share with others that I know can relate and appriciate this episode .

[@anamirkovic3206]

What a beautiful human being. So refreshing to listen to such a prudent, positive, strong and wise woman. It is important to realize that people like nurse D are the ones who really contribute to the society and should be recognized and respected. She is a role model and a great inspiration.

[@ZimaraBeauty]

She has a lot of empathy, refreshing interview. Thank you. God bless you.

[@whitefang112]

bot

[@marypurpura4692]

So Calm, intelligent & Non judgmental. Way to Go Nurse D! Keep up the good work⭐️

[@tomv4408]

Funny where you can encounter hope. Nurse D has a real vocation. The people at LA County Jail are blessed!

[@malkneil]

Our whole prison system needs reform, starting from it being privatized/profiteered.

[@ow3wells]

Attitude means everything when you walk into a work environment, wherever you work you have to demand respect.

[@alisonmarie9188]

*command respect

[@dickjohnson9582]

Commandeer respect*

[@patriciapolhemus8425]

Nurse D … you’re made for this work. Bless you!! 🙏💕✨

[@daneslayer2269]

Nurse D is absolutely 💯 gorgeous/beautiful, intelligent, tough nurse. Whatever she’s getting paid it’s not enough. Great clip, “give respect, you get respect.”

[@tannyn4460]

Mad respect for this gal! If you have not already, you might want to check out Homeboy Industries in LA. Amazing stories of bad boys turning their lives around. Guys who almost everyone had given up on. But with a little help and love, they didn't give up on themselves.

[@bacaworld7095]

14:22 she seems to be recalling some pretty bad stuff 💔 I worked in the Denver health jail for years. It’s an EXTREMELY hard job. You truly can’t do it for long.

[@Lizabethmoore-ow6mw]

Shes an amazing professional with the heart and soul of a sociologist!!! Those guys are soooooo lucky to have her!!!

[@duerremueller3609]

She is such an incredible person! As someone who also works closely with mental health she really restores my faith in humanity.

[@MoM-do7js]

I love this girl 🌸 As a 32 yr RN, working a psych and addiction facility, she’s exactly on track on how to be as affective as possible to try to help these lost souls ⭐️ (love the tatts, have similar 👍🏼) She’s awesome, pretty, and smart with a beautiful soul !!!

[@lightmaretraineeshipsvic6061]

Man, the stuff this woman would have seen in there. Monsters. Respect to her for doing that job and keeping her femininity, and presumably not idealising criminal men, like some silly women tend to do.

[@KeeMar23]

Working in corrections, 100% agree that if you say you’re gonna do something you have to do it. Also being medical, you’re not the enemy. Takes a tough cookie tho !

[@Arishem34]

I was a county (Austin area) jail nurse for 1 year, before shifting to Psychologist, and it was a great time. Lot's of MS13, Mexican Mafia, and Aryan types at my facility and Nurse D hit the nail on the head - it's ALL about giving respect, getting respect. It doesn't work the other way and this is why cops that don't deescalate a situation pisses me off. Another great interview, Mark. Thanks for sharing, Nurse D.

[@softsoundwhispers]

It takes a certain type of person to take on this profession. My mum is a nurse which has been a wonderful help growing up. My cousin followed in her footsteps but I could never because I am far too empathetic and I would be an emotional wreck. Bravo to the worlds medical staff ❤❤❤❤

[@Jezzzzz818]

corrections is a whole different world than regular nurses

[@micheleharris6851]

Fellow nurse here; worked at County jail for 2 years. The inmates were mostly respectful, but the custody officers were less than helpful. Safety was paramount. If officers were doing their job, I would of stayed. Thank you for explaining our profession and our intention to help.

[@leilamb1978]

You would have? Can you elaborate?

[@briyalevette]

⁠@@leilamb1978officers are there to protect the patients and the staff so if they aren’t keeping the environment safe, it’s very hard to concentrate on the tasks at hand and do your job . I’m sure that’s what she means

[@leilamb1978]

@@briyalevette That's sweet of you. However, "safety" (or the lack of) can vary depending on the individual. Your expectation of such might be very different to hers. And therefore, I wanted to learn what key elements were specifically lacking for her to leave the job in addition to what new safety implementations would have motivated her to stay.

[@bazjr86]

Beautiful woman, both inside & out.

[@hobbitmansstash]

Okay I clicked on the video because it said jail nurse and the woman looked exactly like a jail nurse. A stocky woman with too much makeup on fits the part perfectly.

[@princesabonita79]

I'm a jail nurse too but I'm out in the Midwest (originally from SoCal) in a smaller county. We definitely don't have as many people as you do and we don't have the gangs like y'all do but it's definitely challenging. Been doing correctional nursing for 11 years now and it's all I know lol. I don't have an interest in other specialties.

[@QutaurisParker-yt4te]

7-4 BD CVL Latin Kings

[@sugarsore]

​@@QutaurisParker-yt4teMinneapolis Crabs 🦀 24/7

[@maninosaphangthong8668]

I was a nurse at a psychiatric prison. I graduated in 2005 and only left because I was pregnant and it just wasn't safe for me. I learned more in that one year than I did in the four years of college. Its not for everyone!!! God bless you Nurse D!

[@m_starseed]

More interviews like these, please!

[@lightbright4737]

AGREED ! Seeing these videos are inspiring and refreshing to see ! Especially her !

[@FadedHolySoldier]

Tough lady that's for sure!! You can tell she takes no shit

[@Why-sg3lk]

Rudimentary interview. nothing learned. Sounds like a mundane nursing job The only catch, "inmate population" wasn't explored to add anything other than what is already expected. Real yawn.

[@wheezyjefferson9136]

My husband was a prison nurse for a while. He always said they treated him better than most hospital patients. What she said about the code is the thing, he honestly didn’t care what they’d done and respected them, they knew he was really there to help them, and respected him. He only left that job because of the commute, and now works at home, he actually enjoyed it.

[@610supreme]

Amazingly, she doesn't get burnt out. My Daughter is a nurse and they deserve much more pay for what they do. Very special and caring people.

[@howtorawk]

Nursing is one of the most overpaid professions

[@sanaamazhar5398]

@@howtorawkno, it isn’t. Overpaid? We spend more time with the patient than the physician does (unless it’s for an invasive surgery). We are expected to have the same medical and health history, pharm, pathology knowledge that physicians do because it’s up to nurses to relay emergent and urgent assessment changes to the physician so as to maintain and save the patients life.

[@KnewYawkPapi]

@@howtorawkdefinitely not overpaid. You must have no idea how hard the work is pre-licensure. Definitely hard work in the many areas nursing exists!

[@donnatirino3987]

@@howtorawk RN for 33 years. The most ignorant comment I have read in awhile.

[@dreambeam4735]

They get paid pretty well.. what would be an appropriate amount in your opinion?

[@kakmcloughlin1927]

WOW....what an excellent interview. She is so passionate about her job to many people we would throw away. I cannot believe she is Nurse in one of roughest jails. She is so pretty and smart and poised. Great job Nurse D.

[@LadyAngela678]

I know my sister became a prison nurse to date the jailbirds.

[@r0guedoll]

huh 😭

[@vjc25]

Me when I lie

[@LadyAngela678]

@@vjc25 I may be a few things, but a liar aint one.😊

[@Ashleyofthewolves]

why would a beautiful successful woman want to date a "jailbird?"

[@LadyAngela678]

@@Ashleyofthewolves Great question. I guess some people find bad people appealing.

[@RobinPower-ui1ov]

Love you, Nurse D!!!!! I want to tell you a story, that is true..... San Bernardino, West Valley....there was a pregnant girl, 24 years old....6 months along. She began bleeding with severe cramping, in the dorms. All of the girls began yelling for Deputy Mata....the Deputy on duty. Deputy Mata said, "You are all in here because you are criminals and being punished. I am busy and will tend to this inmate in a little while.....so cool it!". The girl and her baby both passed away that day. 😪 I can't even begin to tell you what the female inmates did to Deputy Mata. The next time she walked the dorm they grabbed her and beat the ever- loving dog shit out of her. She was in the hospital for 3 months. They would've killed her but the other deputies subdued the inmates, in time. I saw her when I was incarcerated, many years back. She STILL WORKS THERE, but only loading and unloading inmates onto the bus, to and from court. The point is, never lose your sweetness and honest to God love of helping another soul that is in need of medical help. You can see.....inmates are not dangerous. The prison staff must certainly is.

[@DramaScenes1]

Damn that’s a crazy crazyyyy story. If you don’t mind, what’s incarceration like for a woman? We never hear that perspective really.

[@skipper1974]

What I like about her is that she’s compassionate! And she’s genuinely a Loving person! Her dedication to help total strangers because it’s her job and not being bias is what the world needs more of! She’s definitely a Jewel At heart! ❤️ Nurse D💕💕

[@duwaine96]

Nurse D Probably a freak in her personal life.. Wouldn't be surprised if her boyfriend had a couple of felonies... But this interview was boring.Mark had to keep directing her what to say🙄

[@Steve-ev6vx]

She definitely has a thing for bad boys.

[@donacatanguma]

The addiction specialist, Gabor Maté, has always argued that we incarcerate the most vulnerable among us. Highest respect to this nurse who provides care without judging.☮️❤️

[@Opticaldelusionist]

Love Gabor❤❤

[@mariesanchez3347]

Trauma takes a toll and ravages whole communities. Most inmates I believe had some form of major trauma stemming from a young age. It so important to continue prison programs that support addiction treatment and mental heath. I loved your talk Nurse D. Keep up the great work!!

[@donacatanguma]

See: The Compassion Prison Project, “Step Inside the Circle.” This group has shown that 100% of inmates have suffered some type of adverse childhood experience. This supports Gabor Maté’s theory that we’re incarcerating our most vulnerable citizens. Not all victims of childhood trauma become addicts, but all addicts were traumatized as children, in one form or another. Plus, not all addictions are chemical, but many are behavioral, as well. And as you say, entire communities can be ravaged by trauma and intergenerational trauma. Again, highest respect to this nurse for her empathic and non judgmental attitude.❤

[@robinyasinow2789]

Thanks for posting about the Compassion Prison Project. Very interesting!

[@donacatanguma]

@@robinyasinow2789 Also see the documentary, Doing Time, Doing Vipassana (1997) It’s about a prison in India that healed both the inmates and guards using Vipassana meditation. You can watch the full documentary on KZbin. A similar program was enacted at the Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer, Alabama, using Vipassana meditation. A documentary was also made about this program in 2010 called, The Dhamma Brothers. I don’t know if this film is readily available for streaming though. ❤️

[@timthiel6343]

Well them prisoners are real lucky to have her as there nurse you can tell she actually cares and all the nurses in the world need to take notes

[@hejnye]

Nurse D, thank you for carrying the torch into jail. I am with you always in your struggles, people take as good care of yourself as you do for others, you are making an impression on these poor souls for the good, keep walking the path, much love and support I send you.

[@Jj-bh1tv]

The inmate, prison guard, warden videos are my favorite. Prison is such a surreal topic, almost unbelievable. I am fascinated by it.

[@jbgood7694]

I was a Correctional Officer in California. What goes on inside a prison is a complete clown world. I worked in level 4 (highest security) and psychotic blocks. So my experience was more extreme than what would happen in a lower level prison. You just wouldn't believe what I've seen. Californias libtard policies make it so much worse.

[@lanctermann7261]

I truly hope Nurse D makes a fabulous salary and gets plenty of vacation. She certainly deserves it.

[@Segway99]

She’ll definitely get a pension.

[@Pink_143_6]

I worked in corrections as a nurse. No thank you. I had no problems with the inmates. It’s the COs that treated the inmates inhumane that was my concern and I couldn’t do a damn thing to stop it. Mental health treatment doesn’t exist in prisons.

[@janelleyharris5042]

I'm a registered nurse at a maximum security prison in Central Kansas and i really enjoyed this interview! It speaks to my experience😊 thank you

[@nycapplesJH]

I don’t feel like she said much of anything in this interview…she loves her job…it’s political…talk their lingo…be respectful…and she has to keep track of her stuff…no stories or anything like the other prison worker interviews…she could have said everything in 5 min

[@quicksilver8180]

I think this differs from other interviews, like guards and what not because she is still an active employee. The others were no longer employed and that allows them to speak freely whereas she can't get into much detail because of HIPPA and fear of retaliation from her employer.

[@nycapplesJH]

@quicksilver8180 that is a good point...thank you! I didn't consider that.

[@Elishazee]

I worked at CMF as a corrections nurse. I tried to make an impact no matter who the patient was. Give respect and treat everyone as best as humanly possible. I wasn’t there to judge. They got that enough.

[@davidbriseno910]

liar

[@borano2031]

@@davidbriseno910 Idiot. Rgr

[@RayRayWasAGoodBoy]

@@davidbriseno910🤡

[@Ariel-ll8go]

Fellow ICU RN. Thank you for sharing your experience 💝 nurses like you make me proud I’m a nurse!!

[@mellll4828]

Psych nurse here. Loved this interview ❤

[@texascrimestories]

FYI peckerwood came around on the 1850s as a term for rural white people

[@dannieleah6301]

She told us “a lot” without saying much. I would love to have her back to tell actual stories that she has experienced.

[@lupenunez3984]

She actively still works in LA county jail she chose her words wisely for her safety.

[@ellenpederson-lewis8557]

And, ethics say that personal stories about patients are not ok.

[@adityatyagi4009]

Great interview. I'm glad she pronounced fentanyl properly instead of mispronouncing it as "fentaNOL" which most people do. :D