It is well known that FBI agents entering the counterfeit currency division spend a lot of time studying bills. At…
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Dental
Correctional Nurse Clinical Update – Dental Issues
Unlike almost any other nursing specialty, correctional nurses are involved with the assessment of dental issues. Whether during intake assessment…
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Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Dental Clues to Clinical Conditions
The mouth can provide clues to many medical conditions and drug side effects. Here are some of the most common conditions that may be detected during an oral exam.
Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Dental Complaints
Dental conditions can be a great concern for correctional nurses, yet most received little or no training about dental conditions…
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Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Dental Assessment
Nurses are the healthcare professionals most frequently performing health screening during intake and booking. Since the initial screening is meant…
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Dental Triage: What is an Emergency?
Correctional nurses regularly make decisions about the need for emergency treatment of dental conditions. These decisions can come as a part of dealing with a sick call request or a ‘man down’ in the facility. What are some key findings to look for during a dental triage that indicate a need for emergency dental treatment?