Our Nursing Code of Ethics includes a provision that nurses have authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice; that they make decisions and take actions consistent with the obligation to promote health and to provide optimal care. Our discussion is based upon the latest ANA ... Read More about Correctional Nursing Professional Practice Update: Code of Ethics: Authority and Accountability for Nursing Practice
The Correctional Nurse
Prison Tattoos – What Nurses Need to Know
Tattoos have been a part of prison culture for some time. Prison tattoos are most often obtained to identify allegiance to a particular gang. Tattoos (called Tats or Ink) can also identify skills, specialties, or convictions. Tattooing is usually forbidden in the prison system, making it a daring ... Read More about Prison Tattoos – What Nurses Need to Know
How to Spot a Good Place to Work
So you are thinking about correctional nursing and even have an interview set up at a local facility. Besides preparing yourself to be at your best for the interview, consider how you will determine if the facility would be a good place to work. There are three important components of a quality ... Read More about How to Spot a Good Place to Work
Correctional Nurse Clinical Update – Dental Issues
Unlike almost any other nursing specialty, correctional nurses are involved with the assessment of dental issues. Whether during intake assessment or as a sick call request, we must initiate treatment and referral for a variety of oral conditions. It is important to determine which are emergencies ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update – Dental Issues
Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Headache VI
Completing our series on headache, this post discusses the Nursing Interventions for the patient with a complaint of headache. Nursing Interventions for the Patient with The Complaint of Headache Conduct a thorough history and physical on the patient. Contact a provider if ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Headache VI