Correctional nursing presents unique challenges, including working within a confined environment; managing diverse health issues that may have been neglected in the community; and navigating security protocols. However, it also offers immense rewards, like making a positive impact on a ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Practice: The Unique Roles of LPN/LVNs and RNs in Corrections
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Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Assessing Neurological Impairment in Patients
Assessing neurological function is a critical aspect of patient care, especially for healthcare professionals working in the correctional setting. Recognizing signs of neurological impairment can aid in early detection and prompt intervention. Here's a guide to conducting a basic neurological ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Assessing Neurological Impairment in Patients
Bullying and Incivility for the Correctional Nurse II
In our previous post, we discussed that bullying and incivility can occur everywhere, but the healthcare environment has an inherent stressfulness that may be even more intense in the correctional environment, where healthcare is not the primary mission. In this post, we are continuing ... Read More about Bullying and Incivility for the Correctional Nurse II
Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Seizure Disorder
During intake at a county jail, Mr. Simpson reports a history of seizures that began 25 years ago when he was a pedestrian struck by an 18-wheeler. He reports that he has not taken medication in a few years because he has no insurance. He also admits that he drinks “some”. No other ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Seizure Disorder
Bullying and Incivility for the Correctional Nurse I
While bullying and incivility can occur anywhere, the stressful nature of the healthcare environment and the human self-protective “fight or flight” response are important in the development of bullying and incivility in nursing. This is the first in a two-part series on Bullying and Incivility for ... Read More about Bullying and Incivility for the Correctional Nurse I