In continuation of our discussion about the Correctional Nurse Manifesto with seven propositions, this post discusses the meaning and importance…
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Safety
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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Credentialing and Competency Management in Correctional Healthcare
Competent and appropriately credentialed healthcare staff, including ancillary staff, nurses, mental health staff, and providers, are the mainstay of a…
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Complacency: The Lurking Enemy
The day shift nurse leaves the medication room door unlocked so she can get to the staff break room or…
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Are You a Goldilocks* Correctional Nurse?
You remember the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, right? I dearly recall a dog-eared cardboard picture book of…
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