Communication is a major component of correctional nursing practice. Thoughtful, intentional communication strengthens the therapeutic relationship and supports safe, effective patient care. At the same time, communication is complex. Even well-intentioned responses can sometimes lead to misunderstanding or mistrust if they are not aligned with the patient’s needs in the moment. Building more effective interactions does not require perfection. It…
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Correctional Nurse Practice Update: Communication Behind the Wall: Common Pitfalls in Everyday Interactions
Communication is a central part of nursing practice. It includes not only the words we choose, but how those words are delivered in the moment. In correctional settings, nurses often have limited time for interaction, with brief exchanges occurring during medication line, sick call, chronic care clinic, and even while moving through the unit. Balancing efficiency with the need to…
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Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Rhabdomyolysis: Nursing Assessment and Interventions
In our last post, we discussed the causes of Rhabdomyolysis and its presentation. In this post, we will discuss the the evaluation of the patient presenting with signs of rhabdomyolysis, including the subjective questions to ask and the objective assessment to perform. The classic triad of symptoms seen in rhabdomyolysis includes muscle aches (myalgia), generalized weakness and darkened urine. In…
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