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
The Correctional Nurse
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
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
Preparing for a Correctional Nurse Position Interview: Part III
Preparing for an interview for a correctional nursing position includes developing honest and thoughtful answers to potential interview questions. If this is your first correctional experience, it may be difficult to know what questions are commonly asked and also difficult to spontaneously respond ... Read More about Preparing for a Correctional Nurse Position Interview: Part III