A Correctional Nurse called the hospital for treatment and discharge information on a patient who was seen in the emergency department after an assault in the rec yard and returned with a wired jaw. The emergency room nurse refused to provide any information, stating it would ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Confidentiality, HIPAA and the Correctional Nurse
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Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Heat-Related Illness
Don't miss the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke in your patients being seen in sick call or as emergencies, especially in the hot weather months. Here is a review of the symptoms and treatment*. It’s that time of year again- summer - when heat-related illness, such as heat exhaustion and ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Heat-Related Illness
Clinical Practice Update: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus IV
In this post, we continue our discussion of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Nursing Interventions for the Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ASSESSMENT AND HISTORY The importance of obtaining a detailed history from the patient, including present and past symptoms, ... Read More about Clinical Practice Update: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus IV
Clinical Practice Update: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus III
In this post, we will continue our discussion of the clinical manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. OPHTHALMOLOGIC INVOLVEMENT While SLE can affect any eye structure, one of the most common manifestations is Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca, also known as Dry Eye ... Read More about Clinical Practice Update: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus III
Correctional Nurse Practice Update: Nurse Fatigue in Corrections
In a recent post, I mentioned that nurse fatigue leads to errors and affects patient safety, and I wanted to review this in more detail, as it is a very real concern in correctional nursing. First, what is correctional nurse fatigue? Fatigue is an overwhelming ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Practice Update: Nurse Fatigue in Corrections