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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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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Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis are both debilitating diseases that affect millions of individuals in the United States. In the correctional environment, the latest statistics by the Bureau of Justice indicate that “Arthritis” is the third largest chronic diagnosis for jail detainees and is the second largest chronic diagnosis for individuals incarcerated in prisons. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis are often thought of as the…
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