I’ve worked with a lot of new correctional nurses over the years; many of them succeeded and embraced the unique nature of our specialty. Some, however, quickly abandoned their positions even before they gave themselves time to adjust to their new role. Sometimes it is just not a good fit. For example, some nurses just can’t bear to hear the…
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Dig into the correctional healthcare news with Lorry and guests C. J. Young, Gayle Burrow, and Johnnie Lambert. This month’s news items include female inmate growth, shackling pregnant woman, dealing with summer heat, and housing issues. Female Inmate Growth Outpaces Males in Jails Our first story is from the National Institutes of Corrections where they posted the lasted Bureau of…
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Hayley’s heart sank as she looked at the shift post assignments. She was listed next to Ad Seg rounds. Two days ago, when last she did these rounds, she had to endure a barrage of explicit language while moving down the catwalk with the office making ordered assessments and providing prescription medications. One patient in particular has her rattled. The…
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