A patient’s right to self-determination is part of their inherent human dignity. Provision 1 of the Code of Ethics for Nurses calls us to practice with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person. Individuals forfeit many of their rights when ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Practice Update: Code of Ethics: The Right to Self Determination
The Correctional Nurse
Correctional Nurse Practice Update: Code of Ethics: The Patient is Primary
While the first provision of the Code of Ethics for Nurses addresses the need for compassion and respect for all individuals, the second provision identifies the primary concern of nursing care – the patient. Consider this situation: Inmate Sorokin is in administrative segregation for ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Practice Update: Code of Ethics: The Patient is Primary
Correctional Nurse Practice Update: Code of Ethics: Respect for Human Dignity
Jennifer's heart sank as she looked at the shift post assignments. She was scheduled to cover Ad Seg. Two days ago, when last she was assigned there, she endured a barrage of explicit language while moving down the catwalk with the office while she conducted medpass, did the ordered physical ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Practice Update: Code of Ethics: Respect for Human Dignity
Correctional Nurse Perspective: Inmate or Patient?
“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see” - Thoreau I have been practicing in correctional healthcare for the last 25 years, and the issue of whether correctional nurses care for patients or inmates has been around for at least that long! I have heard nurses say that their ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Perspective: Inmate or Patient?
Rapid Assessment for Correctional Nurses
Consider this situation: A detainee admitted two days ago was complaining of nausea and vomiting at 3 am. An officer called the medical unit requesting a nurse evaluation. The nurse, however, was busy getting meds ready for the 5 am court call. The officer called several times over the next 3 ... Read More about Rapid Assessment for Correctional Nurses