Anyone who knows me even a little knows that I don’t like the use of the words faking and feigning…
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Ethical Issues
Correctional Nurse Professional Practice Update: Impaired Nurses in Corrections
One in ten doctors and nurses abuse drugs or alcohol. Is this surprising to you? It was to me when…
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Four Myths About Hangings in Jails and Prisons
The radio calls a 10-99, Medical Emergency on unit 6-B. Arriving with the emergency bag, the nurse finds a crime…
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A Salute to Our Veterans
Several times a year Americans pause to thank our soldiers for defending our freedom and protecting us from harm. We…
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Correctional Nurse Practice Update: What Was I Thinking?
Some days it is hard to remember why you chose Correctional Nursing, right? Maybe you were finally able to convince…
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Correctional Nurse Practice Update: Developing Moral Resilience
Resilience is the ability to bounce back or cope successfully despite adversity. Moral resilience is the capacity of the person…
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