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Here is a summary of the key points of the study on correctional nursing research priority.

Correctional Nursing Research Priorities

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  I was excited to see my correctional nurse research published in the October, 2015, issue of Journal of Correctional Health Care (JCHC) for several reasons. Of course, it is always professionally fulfilling to see your writing in print; especially in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal such as JCHC. Performing nursing research, in itself, is a rewarding and difficult enterprise, so…
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Health literacy is the ability to obtain, process and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. Inmates need health literacy behind bars.

Does Your Patient Understand You? Health Literacy Behind Bars*

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Inmate Franken was called to medical and told the result of his recent blood test. He is HIV positive. The infectious disease nurse at the medium security prison is now talking to him about what this means and the treatment plan ahead. He nods each time the nurse asks if he understands what she is saying. After 20 minutes, he…
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Responding to Angry Inmates is not that easy for many correctional nurses. Here are some tips to deal with the angry patients.

Responding to Angry Inmates

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Responding to Angry Inmates is not that easy for many correctional nurses. During a sick call visit for lower back pain, a patient begins shouting at the nurse that no one is helping him with his pain. “I need something stronger than these baby pills!”, he shouts as he stands up and puts his face in front of the nurse….
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