Most of us work in jails and prisons by accident. We discovered the invisible world of correctional nursing through a job notice, a friend, or by necessity when other nursing jobs in our locale were scarce. I have yet to come across a correctional nurse who wanted to be one from childhood or ... Read More about 6 Signs You Were Destined to Be a Correctional Nurse
The Correctional Nurse
November 2015 News Round Up (Podcast Episode 109)
CJ Young, Director of Nursing, Merrimack County Department of Corrections, Boscawen, NH, and Johnnie Lambert, correctional health care consultant, from Port Royal, SC, join Lorry to discuss recent correctional health care news. Number of Older Prisoners Grows Rapidly, Threatening to Drive Up Prison ... Read More about November 2015 News Round Up (Podcast Episode 109)
Correctional Nurse Dilemma: Compassion or Cynicism
“Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity” – Pema Chodron One of the many advantages of working behind bars is the amazingly appreciative patient population. Not only are our patients delighted with our services, but they only access health care when absolutely necessary. ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Dilemma: Compassion or Cynicism
Managing Correctional Stress (Podcast Episode 108)
In this episode of Correctional Nursing Today, Sharen Barboza, PhD, CCHP-MH, joins Lorry to talk about a real occupational hazard when working in the criminal justice system – correctional stress. Dr Barboza is a consultant for correctional behavioral healthcare and the Vice President of Clinical ... Read More about Managing Correctional Stress (Podcast Episode 108)
B. Jaye Anno: Legendary Correctional Health Care Pioneer (1947 -2015)
Those of us working in correctional health care owe a debt of gratitude to early leaders who stepped forward to make a difference in the lives and health of our patients just a few short decades ago. One such leader was B. Jaye Anno. I was sad to learn of her unexpected passing on November 3. ... Read More about B. Jaye Anno: Legendary Correctional Health Care Pioneer (1947 -2015)