I am often asked how correctional nurses can improve their critical thinking/clinical judgment. In response, here are some ways to improve clinical judgment in the correctional setting that have worked for me and the nurses with whom I have worked. If you have a leadership role in your setting, you may be able to incorporate these processes into staff meetings,…
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Being Mindful of Biases in Clinical Evaluations
I love the simple, yet powerful words of Dr. Seuss, but nurses might steer themselves in the wrong direction if they allow their unconscious biases to influence their clinical judgment and send them toward the wrong conclusion. Improving clinical judgment involves purposefully looking for and eliminating these mental biases in our patient evaluations and practice. Here is a list of…
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Correctional Nurse Professional Practice: Understanding the Ethical Considerations in Correctional Nursing
In the healthcare realm, the role of a correctional nurse stands at the intersection of healthcare and criminal justice systems. Providing medical care within correctional facilities demands not only clinical expertise but also a deep commitment to ethical principles. The unique environment and challenges inherent in this setting bring forward a distinct set of ethical considerations that guide the practice…
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