Elmer Dickens, JD, General Counsel for the Washington County Oregon Sheriff’s office and the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association joins Lorry to discuss the effect of power on staff-patient relationships in corrections. He presentied a session on Staff Misconduct and PREA: How Power Affects Employee ... Read More about Staff Misconduct and PREA: How Power Affects Employee Behavior (Podcast Episode 133)
The Correctional Nurse
Take Three Minutes to Learn a New Way to Communicate
Unfortunately, many nurses working in our settings deal with incivility, disrespect, or even open hostility on a regular basis. The fragmented nature of correctional healthcare and the need to collaborate and negotiate care among a number of diverse disciplines contribute to communication ... Read More about Take Three Minutes to Learn a New Way to Communicate
Ten Reasons Correctional Nursing May Not Be Right for You
While I’d love more nurses to enter the specialty of correctional nursing, it is not for everyone. Earlier I posted about signs that you were destined to be a correctional nurse. This time, I am turning the tables and listing some reasons this may not be the best fit. Recently I asked for input on ... Read More about Ten Reasons Correctional Nursing May Not Be Right for You
Caring in Correctional Nursing: Research Review
We need more research in correctional nursing so I am always delighted to come across articles about our specialty in peer-reviewed journals. That’s why I was over-the-moon to find Caring in Correctional Nursing: A Systematic Search and Narrative Synthesis by Dhaliwal and Hirst in the 12(1) issue of ... Read More about Caring in Correctional Nursing: Research Review
Health Effects of Working in Corrections (Podcast Episode 132)
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)