Did you know you were courageous in accepting the challenge to work with our incarcerated patient population and in our locked-in work environment? Many nurses are not that bold. They do not seek out experiences that involve security escorts, the clanging of automatic barred doors, or the need to have their personal belongings searched when entering and leaving the workplace….
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I am often asked, “what is correctional nursing (and why are you spending your time doing that)?” and I thought I would share what I usually respond here. Correctional nursing is a specialized area of nursing that involves providing healthcare services to incarcerated persons in correctional facilities, such as prisons and jails. While many people might not think of nursing…
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In the world of healthcare, meticulous documentation is the cornerstone of effective patient care. Every word written in a health record carries significant weight, providing a snapshot of the patient’s condition, guiding subsequent care, and influencing treatment plans. However, amidst the quest for precision, there’s a prevalent yet overlooked issue: the use of seemingly meaningful, but ultimately empty, phrases. Let’s…
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