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
The Correctional Nurse
CLINICAL JUDGMENT: A VITAL CORRECTIONAL NURSE COMPETENCY
Joanne has been called to the booking area to medically screen a 44 year old man brought by the police on charges of driving a stolen vehicle and drinking while driving. On the way to jail he hit his head on the window of the squad car. Approaching the area she sees an obese white male, hands cuffed ... Read More about CLINICAL JUDGMENT: A VITAL CORRECTIONAL NURSE COMPETENCY
Five Tips for Your Personal Safety
The assault and deaths of an Anamosa State Penitentiary Correctional Nurse and Correctional Officer underscore the importance of continual vigilance of personal safety by correctional nurses. The nursing profession, as a whole, is at a high risk for workplace violence and reports of patient ... Read More about Five Tips for Your Personal Safety
Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Nursing Interventions for the Patient with Nausea and Vomiting
[**These are nursing interventions researched and chosen based upon current best practices. If your facility has Nursing Guidelines/Protocols approved by your Medical Director for nausea and vomiting that differ, then It is important to follow your ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Nursing Interventions for the Patient with Nausea and Vomiting
Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Nausea and Vomiting II
Today we continue our discussion of the patient presenting with nausea and vomiting, In our last post, we discussed the importance of obtaining a thorough history from our patient. Nausea is an unpleasant sensation vaguely referred to the epigastrium and abdomen, with a tendency to ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Nausea and Vomiting II