For some individuals, the healthcare they receive in the correctional environment is the first they have received in quite some time, and many have undiagnosed serious illnesses. In addition, many have risk factors for the development of chronic disease at an earlier age than the general population. ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Thyroid Disorders I
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Silence Kills: Communicating for Patient Safety
What do you do if you see a fellow nurse not washing his/her/their hands after a dressing change or not checking the MAR (Medication Administration Record) before administering routine medication to a patient? Speaking up about breaches in safety rules or other concerning issues can be a struggle of ... Read More about Silence Kills: Communicating for Patient Safety
Chronic Care: Patient Education That Makes Sense
Managing chronic conditions is a major process in every correctional setting. The chronic care visit is an ideal time for patient teaching and reinforcement. Correctional nurses often provide a large part of patient teaching in a collaborative chronic care clinic. Areas of teaching ... Read More about Chronic Care: Patient Education That Makes Sense
Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Alcohol Withdrawal
If you work in a correctional facility, it is vitally important that you can appropriately recognize, assess and implement interventions for Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS). It is the most dangerous type of substance withdrawal and the most prevalent. According to Criminal Justice DrugFacts, ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Alcohol Withdrawal
Correctional Nurse Professional Practice: The Seven Guiding Principles II
In this post, we continue our discussion of the Seven Guiding Principles for Correctional Nursing practice. Principle 5 Principle 5: A strong link exists between the professional work environment and the correctional nurse's ability to provide quality care and achieve ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Professional Practice: The Seven Guiding Principles II