Rhabdomyolysis means the “dissolution of skeletal muscle”. It is a syndrome caused by direct muscle injury, or a mismatch between energy production and energy consumption that results in a breakdown of muscle cells. This breakdown results in the leakage of potentially toxic intracellular ... Read More about Rhabdomyolysis
The Correctional Nurse
Manifesto Proposition Four: Maintaining Professional Boundaries-Part II
In a prior post, we suggested a Correctional Nurse Manifesto with seven propositions. We are in the midst of discussing Proposition Four: Correctional nurses hold themselves and their peers to the professional boundaries of practice Our last post discussed why we need boundaries and signs ... Read More about Manifesto Proposition Four: Maintaining Professional Boundaries-Part II
Manifesto Proposition Four: Maintaining Professional Boundaries-Part I
In a prior post, we suggested a Correctional Nurse Manifesto with seven propositions. This post is Part 1 of a 2-part series discussing the meaning and importance of the fourth proposition: Correctional nurses hold themselves and their peers to the professional boundaries of practice I am ... Read More about Manifesto Proposition Four: Maintaining Professional Boundaries-Part I
Correctional Nurse Professional Practice: Manifesto Proposition Three: Avoiding Cynicism
In a prior post, we discussed a Correctional Nurse Manifesto with seven propositions. This post discusses the meaning and importance of the third proposition: Correctional nurses do not become cynical to the health requests of their patients The night nurse was called to a housing unit ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Professional Practice: Manifesto Proposition Three: Avoiding Cynicism
Correctional Nurse Professional Practice: Manifesto Proposition Two: Staying Within the Scope of Practice
In a prior post, we suggested a Correctional Nurse Manifesto with seven propositions. This post discusses the meaning and importance of the second proposition: Correctional nurses work within their scope of practice at all times Do any of these situations sound familiar? These are ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Professional Practice: Manifesto Proposition Two: Staying Within the Scope of Practice