It is 5:00 pm on a Saturday night, and Mr. Suarez arrives at Booking where you are working tonight in the County Jail in the custody of four Deputies. The Deputies tell you that he was picked up at the train station because he was “acting crazy”, pulling his clothes off and screaming that he “did ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Excited Delirium
The Correctional Nurse
Correctional Nurse Professional Practice Update: The Vital Importance of Knowing Your Scope and Standards of Practice
As healthcare professionals, nurses play a crucial role in providing quality care to individuals in various settings, including correctional facilities. In our unique environment, where healthcare is not the primary mission, it becomes even more essential for nurses to have a clear understanding of ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Professional Practice Update: The Vital Importance of Knowing Your Scope and Standards of Practice
Correctional Nursing and Collaboration with Our Correctional Colleagues
I was recently asked to validate that I was a "guest" in the correctional facility, and as such, no matter what, security had the final say in nursing practice. I did not agree. The integration of healthcare and security is vitally important to the provision of healthcare in correctional ... Read More about Correctional Nursing and Collaboration with Our Correctional Colleagues
Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Common Skin Conditions for the Correctional Nurse
Correctional facilities, due to their unique environment and population density, often see a higher incidence of certain skin conditions, including rashes. These rashes can be caused by a variety of factors such as poor hygiene, close living quarters, and limited access to medical care. ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Common Skin Conditions for the Correctional Nurse
Correctional Nurse Professional Practice Update: How to Achieve Success as a Correctional Nurse Manager
Almost four years ago the Nurse Advisory Council of the NCCHC, of which I am Co-Chair, presented a four part webinar series entitled Achieving Success as a Correctional Nurse Manager. It was very well-attended and received, and we have been asked to present it again in early 2025. In doing research ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Professional Practice Update: How to Achieve Success as a Correctional Nurse Manager