At just about every Seizure Disorder presentation for Correctional Nurses I have given or attended, the question of identifying "real" seizures versus "fake" seizures has come up. It is understandable that Correctional Nurses sometimes doubt whether the patient is truly seizing, especially if the ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Seizures in Corrections- Are They Real?
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Five More Communication Errors Correctional Nurses Make
Communication is a major component of Correctional Nursing practice. Good communication enhances the therapeutic relationship nurses need in order to provide appropriate and effective patient care. Errors in communication can cause misunderstanding and even mistrust of the nurse, both of which will ... Read More about Five More Communication Errors Correctional Nurses Make
Five Communication Errors Correctional Nurses Make
Communication is a major component of nursing, and includes not only the words we use, but the way in which they are conveyed. Correctional nurses often have very little time to communicate with their patients and brief interactions take place every day during medication line, sick call, chronic ... Read More about Five Communication Errors Correctional Nurses Make
Therapeutic Communication in Correctional Nursing Practice
In Correctional Nursing practice, professionalism includes knowing and adhering to the boundaries of the nurse-patient relationship, which are defined by the correctional environment and the need for safety. Correctional Nurses convey caring for their patients through their communication, rather ... Read More about Therapeutic Communication in Correctional Nursing Practice
FIVE REASONS CORRECTIONAL NURSES NEED CLINICAL JUDGMENT SKILL
Although every nursing specialty has its challenges, correctional nursing involves complex situations that can appear simple, but aren’t. There are many unknown factors in sizing up a situation. Correctional nurses are most often the first healthcare staff to review the patient complaint/situation. ... Read More about FIVE REASONS CORRECTIONAL NURSES NEED CLINICAL JUDGMENT SKILL