The Correctional Nurse

Health Effects of Working in Corrections (Podcast Episode 132)

By Lorry Schoenly

26 Jan

Caterina G. Spinaris, PhD., Founding Director of Desert Waters Correctional Outreach in Florence, CO joins Lorry to talk about the health effects of working in a correctional setting. Dr. Spinaris is a licensed professional counselor with nearly three decades of clinical experience, including ... Read More about Health Effects of Working in Corrections (Podcast Episode 132)

Take Three Minutes to Learn About Civil Rights Claims

By Lorry Schoenly

4 Jan

Working in the criminal justice system means working with patients who are detained by the government. Our patients have constitutional rights that can easily be jeopardized in this situation. Correctional nurses need to be aware of the basis of civil rights legal claims that can arise regarding ... Read More about Take Three Minutes to Learn About Civil Rights Claims

8 Ways Dr. Seuss Can Help Make This Your Best Year Ever!

By Lorry Schoenly

31 Dec

As you ponder the 12 months ahead, I hope you consider how you can make a lasting impact in the lives of your patient population. Ours is not the most glamorous of nursing specialties and it can be a struggle to provide even the most basic of care in our low-resourced and highly volatile setting. ... Read More about 8 Ways Dr. Seuss Can Help Make This Your Best Year Ever!

Ethical Dilemmas in Correctional Health Care (Podcast Episode 131)

By Lorry Schoenly

30 Dec

Aleksander Shalshin, MD, CCHP, former Medical Director for the New York City Department of Health for Correctional Health, joins Lorry for a conversation about the ethical challenges of correctional health care practice. Dr. Shalshin discovered correctional practice during his medical education when ... Read More about Ethical Dilemmas in Correctional Health Care (Podcast Episode 131)