Today we continue our discussion of the patient presenting with nausea and vomiting, In our last post, we discussed the importance of obtaining a thorough history from our patient. Nausea is an unpleasant sensation vaguely referred to the epigastrium and abdomen, with a tendency to ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Nausea and Vomiting II
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Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Nausea and Vomiting I
Nausea and vomiting are common complaints in the correctional environment. Typically the result of gastrointestinal (GI) infections, nausea and vomiting may also be the result of other infections, metabolic disorders, central nervous system disorders, the ingestion of ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Nausea and Vomiting I
Correctional Nurse Practice Update: Simple Complaints Aren’t Always Simple
Behind the wall, correctional nurses hear the same handful of complaints day after day: abdominal pain, cold-like symptoms, headache, nausea, fatigue, and the classic “I just don’t feel good.” It can feel routine. It can sound benign. And when the line is long, it’s tempting to triage quickly ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Practice Update: Simple Complaints Aren’t Always Simple
Correctional Nurse Professional Practice Update: The New ANA Code of Ethics Provision 10
We have now reviewed Provisions 1 through 9 of the 2025 ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Today, we complete the series with Provision 10, which focuses on nursing’s role in the global health community. This provision highlights how nurses and nursing organizations contribute to human and environmental ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Professional Practice Update: The New ANA Code of Ethics Provision 10
Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Three-Part Series on Overnight Clinical Safety
Part III: Strengthening Clinical Judgment on Nights: A Framework for Safer Overnight Practice Overnight practice is where correctional nursing autonomy truly shows. With fewer staff around and fewer eyes on patients, nurses rely heavily on their own judgment. This is a tremendous ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Three-Part Series on Overnight Clinical Safety