In a prior post, I applied Orem’s Self-Care Theory to correctional nursing practice. It fit well in a sick call situation but doesn’t give much attention to the emotional/psychological needs of the patient. So, I have been on the search for a practical theory that might help in that sphere. ... Read More about Peplau’s Theory of Interpersonal Relations – Could This Really Work in Correctional Nursing?
The Correctional Nurse
Dorothea Orem Would Make a Great Correctional Nurse!
Just having celebrated National Nurses Week, I am reminded of the many great nurses who helped build the nursing profession we have today. Nursing theorists are in this group of trailblazers. I must admit, I was mostly confused during my first go-round with nursing theories. Some of them are ... Read More about Dorothea Orem Would Make a Great Correctional Nurse!
Care for Women in Prison: Reproductive Cancers
Their socio-economic and health profile make caring for women in prison more resource intensive than caring for men. In addition to their background, women also have gender-specific health conditions that require additional attention. One such category of medical need is reproductive cancers. ... Read More about Care for Women in Prison: Reproductive Cancers
Five Mistakes New Correctional Nurses Make
I’ve worked with a lot of new correctional nurses over the years; many of them succeeded and embraced the unique nature of our specialty. Some, however, quickly abandoned their positions even before they gave themselves time to adjust to their new role. Sometimes it is just not a good fit. For ... Read More about Five Mistakes New Correctional Nurses Make
5 More Ways Correctional Nurses Can Land in Court
This is a continuation of a list started in an earlier post. Correctional nurse experts Kathy Wild, RN, MPA, CCHP and Royanne Schissel, RN, CCHP, offered advice to correctional nurses during the 2013 NCCHC Spring Conference. Here are five more ways you can land in court. #1- Treat your patient ... Read More about 5 More Ways Correctional Nurses Can Land in Court