Words are powerful and influential, not only when spoken, but when written. As healthcare professionals, we must be diligent to…
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Nursing Practice
Correctional Nurse Practice Update: Using the Teach-Back Method to Validate Patient Understanding
Patient Darcy came to the med line with his KOP medication card totally empty. The medication nurse was frustrated that…
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Five Top Posts of 2021
As we turn our hearts and minds toward a new year, a fresh start, I wanted to share with you…
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Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Verbal Order Safety Tips
Orders communicated verbally are common in all clinical settings with estimates as high as 20% of all inpatient ordering. Do…
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Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Sharps Safety
I consult with jails and prisons across the country regarding healthcare programs, Correctional Nursing practice, and patient and staff safety….
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Correctional Nursing Practice: Jails versus Prisons
If you don’t work in corrections, you might not know that there is a difference between a jail and a…
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