I attended an intriguing session about critical thinking at the recent Updates in Correctional Healthcare program. Is critical thinking more challenging in corrections? I’m not sure, but let’s consider it. Albert Einstein described insanity as ‘doing the same thing over and over again while ... Read More about Critical Thinking for Correctional Nurses
The Correctional Nurse
8 Medication Rights – Not 5?
My friend, Lisa Morris Bonsall, MSN, RN, CRNP, Clinical Editor for Lippincott's Nursing Center.com (@NursingCenter on twitter) wrote this for the Lippincott blog "NursingCenter's Nursing in the Round Blog". Reprinted here with permission. 8 rights of medication administration May 27, 2011 00:10 ... Read More about 8 Medication Rights – Not 5?
Featured Video: Hospice Nursing at Iowa State Penitentiary
This video clip is from a documentary being filmed by my friend Edgar Barens. Hospice nursing in correctional facilities is a compassionate field of nursing made visible and given voice by this work. Consider supporting this fine work. [vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/23134455 ... Read More about Featured Video: Hospice Nursing at Iowa State Penitentiary
Featured Video: Veterans Court
As we turn our thoughts to those who serve our country this Memorial Day, consider those veterans who are convicted of nonviolent crimes and their struggle in the court and prison system. This news report explains how the stress of military service can contribute to a downward ... Read More about Featured Video: Veterans Court
My Favorite Correctional Nursing Video: Happy Nurses Week!
For my final Nurses Week post, I'd like to share my favorite video about correctional nursing. Enjoy!......and be proud of what you do! [youtube=http://youtu.be/W8rd18hKaiY] ... Read More about My Favorite Correctional Nursing Video: Happy Nurses Week!