The officer working in A pod calls to medical and reports that several individuals are complaining of feeling generally unwell,…
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Inmate Issues
Correctional Nurse Professional Update: Saying “No” to Patient Requests
As nurses, we want to provide quality and appropriate health care to our patients. In the correctional environment, we understand…
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Correctional Nurse Practice Update: Addressing Food Allergies in Corrections
Food allergies can be a real challenge for correctional nurses. It is important to document these allergies during intake screenings…
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Unhealthy Patient Relationships: Five Danger Signs
Prison and jail medical units are over-represented by female staff, creating a number of challenges to avoiding unhealthy patient relationships….
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When Prison is an End-of-Life Sentence: Hospice in Corrections
Terminal illness is an increasing possibility as incarcerated persons age and remain in custody. This can be a time of…
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Manifesto Proposition Five: Guarding Physical and Mental Safety
In continuation of our discussion about the Correctional Nurse Manifesto with seven propositions, this post discusses the meaning and importance…
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