I love the simple, yet powerful words of Dr. Seuss, but nurses might steer themselves in the wrong direction if they allow their unconscious biases to influence their clinical judgment and send them toward the wrong conclusion. Improving clinical judgment involves purposefully looking for and ... Read More about Being Mindful of Biases in Clinical Evaluations
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Embracing Gratitude
Sometimes, when individuals go through difficult times like we have in the past 18 months, they forget that there are many things in their life for which they should be thankful. Research has shown that healthcare workers who embraced gratitude by writing down the things for which they were ... Read More about Embracing Gratitude
Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: How to Perform a Psychiatric Nursing Assessment
Serious mental illness affects at least one in four incarcerated individuals in the US according to a 2015 study by the Urban Institute. More than half of our patients have symptoms of a mental disorder. Correctional nurses, then, are mental health nurses in most settings. Here are just a few ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: How to Perform a Psychiatric Nursing Assessment
Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Sharps Safety
I consult with jails and prisons across the country regarding healthcare programs, Correctional Nursing practice, and patient and staff safety. Sharps safety is one area that continues to be a concern. We all know what we need to do, but don’t always do it. Sharp Safety in ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Sharps Safety
Correctional Nursing: Is It For You?
Interestingly, most Correctional Nurses I meet share that they started in Correctional Nursing quite by accident, but those that have stayed report that it was the best "accident" that ever happened to them! I have also encountered many nurses who have never considered working in a jail or prison, ... Read More about Correctional Nursing: Is It For You?