I consult with jails and prisons across the country regarding healthcare programs, Correctional Nursing practice, and patient and staff safety. Sharps safety is one area that continues to be a concern. We all know what we need to do, but don’t always do it. Sharp Safety in ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Sharps Safety
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Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Post Pepper Spray Care
Pepper spray is a popular option to subdue violent incarcerated persons when other de-escalation methods fail. It is preferred over options of lethal force in most correctional settings. A call just came in from cell block D. They are enroute with an inmate for evaluation after being ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Post Pepper Spray Care
Correctional Nursing Practice: Jails versus Prisons
If you don't work in corrections, you might not know that there is a difference between a jail and a prison. Jails and prisons have different functions and patient populations. The type of healthcare services provided may be varied as well, although there are similar components to ... Read More about Correctional Nursing Practice: Jails versus Prisons
Correctional Nurse Practice Update: Correctional Nurse Fatigue
Madison was at the end of her third 12-hour night shift when it happened. She was giving the morning insulin at 4 am, as she had done so many times in her 3 years at the prison. This time, however, she took a vial from the cart and drew up and administered 20 units of regular insulin to Mr. ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Practice Update: Correctional Nurse Fatigue
Clinical Practice Update: Caring for Incarcerated Women
My first job in correctional health was a position at a female prison. I had always been interested in women's health, and this seemed like a great fit. I soon realized that my colleagues at the male facilities dealt with different issues in their patient population, and often they could not be a ... Read More about Clinical Practice Update: Caring for Incarcerated Women