In this episode of Correctional Nursing Today Karen Marchand-Singleton discusses her research involving nurse perceptions of correctional health care. Karen performed this research as part of her master’s degree program and hopes to expand her sample in future research. Karen’s entry into ... Read More about Nurse Perceptions of Correctional Health Care (podcast)
The Correctional Nurse
What’s Bugging You? Lice Identification and Treatment
During a jail intake for a homeless man brought in for vagrancy, a nurse sees some tiny insects flying about his clothing and he is scratching at them as she interviews him. She is concerned that an infestation may result and initiates a protocol for lice which involves shampooing and showering with ... Read More about What’s Bugging You? Lice Identification and Treatment
January 2014 Correctional News Round-Up
In this first news round-up of 2014, Catherine Knox, Susan Laffan, and Pat Voermans discuss the latest correctional healthcare news. Story #1 Oregon Enrolling inmates in ACA - Jails and Prisons Jails and prisons in Oregon are making the news as journalists pursue the story of inmates being signed ... Read More about January 2014 Correctional News Round-Up
Planning for the New Year: December 2013 Reader Survey Results
Thanks to everyone who participated in last month’s first-ever reader’s survey. The results are in and they will help us plan a fantastic 2014. Who is Reading CorrectionalNurse.Net? The majority of readers participating in this survey have been working in corrections for over 5 years and are ... Read More about Planning for the New Year: December 2013 Reader Survey Results
Top Six Posts of 2013
Thank you for being a part of CorrectionalNurse.Net this past year! Your comments and suggestions make this blog a helpful resource for nurses new to the specialty and those interested in keeping abreast of the latest news and information important to working in jails and prisons. In fact, my goal ... Read More about Top Six Posts of 2013