In our previous post, we discussed that bullying and incivility can occur everywhere, but the healthcare environment has an inherent stressfulness that may be even more intense in the correctional environment, where healthcare is not the primary mission. In this post, we are continuing ... Read More about Bullying and Incivility for the Correctional Nurse II
The Correctional Nurse
Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Seizure Disorder
During intake at a county jail, Mr. Simpson reports a history of seizures that began 25 years ago when he was a pedestrian struck by an 18-wheeler. He reports that he has not taken medication in a few years because he has no insurance. He also admits that he drinks “some”. No other ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Seizure Disorder
Bullying and Incivility for the Correctional Nurse I
While bullying and incivility can occur anywhere, the stressful nature of the healthcare environment and the human self-protective “fight or flight” response are important in the development of bullying and incivility in nursing. This is the first in a two-part series on Bullying and Incivility for ... Read More about Bullying and Incivility for the Correctional Nurse I
Top Posts of 2023
Already another year has gone by and I want to thank everyone reading this blog for your enthusiasm and support. In 2023 we had over 138,000 posts read! This is incredible to me, and certainly makes the work gratifying knowing that someone is reading it. Below I have listed the posts ... Read More about Top Posts of 2023
Correctional Nursing Practice Update: You Are A Courageous Nurse!
Did you know you were courageous in accepting the challenge to work with our incarcerated patient population and in our locked-in work environment? Many nurses are not that bold. They do not seek out experiences that involve security escorts, the clanging of automatic barred doors, or the need to ... Read More about Correctional Nursing Practice Update: You Are A Courageous Nurse!