In this post, we continue with our discussion of Infective Endocarditis with its signs and symptoms and diagnosis. SYMPTOMS OF INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS Acute bacterial endocarditis usually begins suddenly with a high fever (102° to 104°F); tachycardia; fatigue; and rapid and ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Endocarditis II
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Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Endocarditis I
Infective endocarditis is an infection of the lining of the heart (endocardium) and often involves the valves of the heart as well as any areas with abnormal connections between the chambers of the heart or its blood vessels. It occurs when bacteria in the bloodstream clump on ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Endocarditis I
Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Dental Clues to Clinical Conditions
Understanding dental health is key for correctional nurses, as we are often the first to assess oral health during the intake screening, sick call, and emergencies. The mouth can provide clues to many medical conditions and drug side effects. Here are some of the most common conditions that may be ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Dental Clues to Clinical Conditions
Correctional Nursing and Forensic Nursing
The specialty practice of correctional nursing is sometimes confused with the specialty practice of forensic nursing. This may be due, in part, to our shared community of patients. The confusion of terms could also be due to the different evolution of the terms and specialities in the US and ... Read More about Correctional Nursing and Forensic Nursing
What Makes Correctional Nursing a Satisfying Career Choice?
If you speak with Correctional Nurses for any length of time, you will hear stories of encountering disrespect and downright disbelief from their nurse colleagues who work in more traditional health care settings. It is not uncommon to hear from other nurses “Why would you work THERE?” “Can’t you ... Read More about What Makes Correctional Nursing a Satisfying Career Choice?