Tattoos have been a part of prison culture for some time. Prison tattoos are most often obtained to identify allegiance to a particular gang. Tattoos (called Tats or Ink) can also identify skills, specialties, or convictions. Tattooing is usually forbidden in the prison system, making it a daring ... Read More about Prison Tattoos – What Nurses Need to Know
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How to Spot a Good Place to Work
So you are thinking about correctional nursing and even have an interview set up at a local facility. Besides preparing yourself to be at your best for the interview, consider how you will determine if the facility would be a good place to work. There are three important components of a quality ... Read More about How to Spot a Good Place to Work
Correctional Nurse Clinical Update – Dental Issues
Unlike almost any other nursing specialty, correctional nurses are involved with the assessment of dental issues. Whether during intake assessment or as a sick call request, we must initiate treatment and referral for a variety of oral conditions. It is important to determine which are emergencies ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update – Dental Issues
Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Headache VI
Completing our series on headache, this post discusses the Nursing Interventions for the patient with a complaint of headache. Nursing Interventions for the Patient with The Complaint of Headache Conduct a thorough history and physical on the patient. Contact a provider if ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Headache VI
Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Headache V
Continuing our posts about headache, in this post we will review the assessment of the patient with a complaint of headache. Assessment of the Patient with a Complaint of Headache Subjective Ascertain the following: Patient Medical History – Is this a first ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Headache V