One of the first things I discovered when I entered correctional nursing was how little I knew about dental issues or conditions. I must have daydreamed through this section of nursing school, or maybe we just didn’t give enough attention to oral assessment and dental emergencies. In any case, ... Read More about Dental Issues for Correctional Nurses
The Correctional Nurse
Correctional Health Care News Round Up – May, 2012
This episode was recording during the spring Updates conference of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), a multidisciplinary educational conference for those working in our specialty area. Host Lorry Schoenly and regular panelists Catherine Knox and Sue Smith are joined by ... Read More about Correctional Health Care News Round Up – May, 2012
How to Work with Inmate Patients Part II: Are You a Target?
Inmates have time on their hands and they can be a good judge of character. Unfortunately, some inmates are looking for staff member characteristics that indicate they can be manipulated and controlled. Are you a target for potential inmate manipulation? Are you a target for potential ... Read More about How to Work with Inmate Patients Part II: Are You a Target?
Mother’s Day Reminder: Women in Prison
On Mother’s Day our thoughts turn to our own Moms and the relationship we have as sons and daughters. Correctional nurses working today in jails and women’s prisons come into contact with mothers who may have not seen their children in a long time. They may be estranged from their children or ... Read More about Mother’s Day Reminder: Women in Prison
How to Work with Inmate-Patients Part 1: Be Alert for the Con
One reason correctional nursing is a specialty is that we deal with a unique patient population. We need to know how to work with inmate patients. Many of our inmate patients have lived much of their lives on the margins of society. These individuals have learned to deal with life, many times, ... Read More about How to Work with Inmate-Patients Part 1: Be Alert for the Con