I’ve worked with a lot of new correctional nurses over the years; many of them succeeded and embraced the unique nature of our specialty. Some, however, quickly abandoned their positions even before they gave themselves time to adjust to their new role. Sometimes it is just not a good fit. For ... Read More about Five Mistakes New Correctional Nurses Make
The Correctional Nurse
May 2014 Correctional Healthcare News Round-Up (podcast)
Dig into the correctional healthcare news with Lorry and guests C. J. Young, Gayle Burrow, and Johnnie Lambert. This month’s news items include female inmate growth, shackling pregnant woman, dealing with summer heat, and housing issues. Female Inmate Growth Outpaces Males in Jails Our first story ... Read More about May 2014 Correctional Healthcare News Round-Up (podcast)
Correctional Nurse Guide to the Code of Ethics: Respect for Human Dignity
Hayley’s heart sank as she looked at the shift post assignments. She was listed next to Ad Seg rounds. Two days ago, when last she did these rounds, she had to endure a barrage of explicit language while moving down the catwalk with the office making ordered assessments and providing prescription ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Guide to the Code of Ethics: Respect for Human Dignity
Prison Terminal – A Conversation with Edgar Barens (podcast)
In this episode Edgar Barens, an independent film producer from Chicago, talks about prison hospice from the context of his Oscar-nominated documentary “Prison Terminal: The Last Days of Private Jack Hall” that debuted on HBO March 31, 2014. Find out where the film is currently showing by visiting ... Read More about Prison Terminal – A Conversation with Edgar Barens (podcast)
Thoughts on Nurses Week from a Patient’s Wife
This week I diverge from my usual posting of correctional nurse-specific information to ponder the recent Nurse’s Week theme of “Nurses Leading the Way” in light of my husband’s hip replacement surgery experience. If you follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn, then you already know that my ... Read More about Thoughts on Nurses Week from a Patient’s Wife