In our last post, we discussed the Correctional Nurse Manifesto with seven propositions. This post discusses the meaning and importance of the first. Correctional nurses treat incarcerated persons with the dignity and respect deserving of any patient Joe is a large, intimidating man who is ... Read More about Manifesto Proposition One: Treating Incarcerated Persons like Patients
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Correctional Nursing Professional Practice: A Correctional Nurse Manifesto
Ten years ago in 2013, Correctional Nurse Advocate and dear friend Lorry Schoenly wrote a Correctional Nurse Manifesto. In the next few weeks, I will be sharing the essence of her writings combined with some of my own thoughts. I believe this is as appropriate to our practice today as it was 10 ... Read More about Correctional Nursing Professional Practice: A Correctional Nurse Manifesto
Correctional Nurse Professional Practice Update: Ethical Dilemmas in Correctional Nursing
Ethical dilemmas are common in correctional nursing. Working in a secure environment where health care is not the primary mission can lead to conflicting goals that challenge nurses to consider the very foundation of their professional practice. Here is a review of the basics of ethical care along ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Professional Practice Update: Ethical Dilemmas in Correctional Nursing
Legal History of Correctional Nursing: Estelle v. Gamble
Where were you in November, 1976? Maybe not even born yet...but probably not thinking about healthcare in prisons and jails. However, November, 1976 could be deemed the official start of the Legal History of Correctional Nursing. This is the date of the landmark Estelle v Gamble Supreme Court ... Read More about Legal History of Correctional Nursing: Estelle v. Gamble
Top Posts of 2022
Already another year has gone by and I want to thank everyone reading this blog for your enthusiasm and support. Again in 2022 we have had over 100,000 readers! Below I have listed ten posts that received the most views in 2022. Not surprisingly, the abdominal series seems to be ... Read More about Top Posts of 2022