Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been a recognized healthcare threat for decades, yet it continues to be one of the most persistent and costly infectious diseases in correctional healthcare. While public focus often shifts to new or emerging pathogens like COVID-19 or mpox, MRSA remains a serious concern behind the wall—capable of spreading quickly and causing significant illness, and even death, if…
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When most people think of nursing, they picture hands-on patient care—taking vital signs, giving medications, or performing wound care. While these activities are core to our profession, nursing practice is much broader. According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), nursing practice encompasses direct and indirect patient care and includes roles in administration, education, research, consultation, and policy. For correctional nurses, understanding this full…
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Sleep is not a luxury; it is a necessity. Yet in correctional settings, good sleep can be hard to come by. As correctional nurses, we must recognize that supporting sleep hygiene isn’t just about comfort, it is a vital part of maintaining both physical and mental health. For many incarcerated individuals, disrupted sleep patterns are not only common but expected….
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