Communication is a major component of nursing, and includes not only the words we use, but the way in which…
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Nursing Practice
Therapeutic Communication in Correctional Nursing Practice
In Correctional Nursing practice, professionalism includes knowing and adhering to the boundaries of the nurse-patient relationship, which are defined by…
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FIVE REASONS CORRECTIONAL NURSES NEED CLINICAL JUDGMENT SKILL
Although every nursing specialty has its challenges, correctional nursing involves complex situations that can appear simple, but aren’t. There are…
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CLINICAL JUDGMENT: A VITAL CORRECTIONAL NURSE COMPETENCY
Joanne has been called to the booking area to medically screen a 44 year old man brought by the police…
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Five Tips for Your Personal Safety
The assault and deaths of an Anamosa State Penitentiary Correctional Nurse and Correctional Officer underscore the importance of continual vigilance of…
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Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Nursing Interventions for the Patient with Nausea and Vomiting
[**These are nursing interventions researched and chosen based upon current best practices. If your facility has Nursing Guidelines/Protocols approved by your Medical…
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