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
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8 Ways Dr. Seuss Can Help Make This Your Best Year Ever!
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)
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)
Top 5 Posts of 2016
As we come to the end of another blogging year, it is again time to list the most popular posts of the year. Although many older posts and pages continue to see activity, these are the posts written in 2016 with the most hits. If you are new to CorrectionalNurse.net, you may have missed these ... Read More about Top 5 Posts of 2016
When You Work the Holiday in the Criminal Justice System
It takes a special person to work as a nurse. I particularly ponder this thought each year around this time. Nursing care in many settings requires 24/7 coverage 365 days a year. Whether in acute care, emergency, long term care, or a correctional facility, nurses are needed, even during weekends and ... Read More about When You Work the Holiday in the Criminal Justice System