The complaint of red eye is common in the correctional environment. It may or may not be associated with visual changes or complete vision loss. Most causes of red eye are self-limiting, but it is crucial that a thorough history and examination be conducted. Evaluation of red eye begins with a focused history (Subjective) that includes the onset, location (one…
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Correctional Nurse Professional Practice Update: Failure to Rescue and Nursing Vigilance
Failure to rescue is defined as the inability to save a patient’s life when the patient is experiencing a life threatening event. Although it originally began as a general term, it now has focused on nursing care, as nurses are usually the vigilant individual at the bedside monitoring patients; or, as in the case of correctional nursing, the first and…
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Correctional Nursing Professional Practice Update: Correctional Nurse Continuing Education
I am always asked what the best format is for nursing continuing education and professional development, and my answer most often is, “it depends…” The best format for nursing continuing education depends on various factors, including the preferences of the nurses, the content being covered, and the learning objectives. Here are some proven effective formats for Correctional Nursing continuing education. Online…
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