In a prior post, we discussed a Correctional Nurse Manifesto with seven propositions. This post discusses the meaning and importance of the third proposition: Correctional nurses do not become cynical to the health requests of their patients The night nurse was called to a housing unit because one of the individuals seemed to be seizing. When the nurse arrived, the…
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In a prior post, we suggested a Correctional Nurse Manifesto with seven propositions. This post discusses the meaning and importance of the second proposition: Correctional nurses work within their scope of practice at all times Do any of these situations sound familiar? These are just a few examples where nurses (and others) can wander into territory beyond the scope of…
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In our last post, we discussed the Correctional Nurse Manifesto with seven propositions. This post discusses the meaning and importance of the first. Correctional nurses treat incarcerated persons with the dignity and respect deserving of any patient Joe is a large, intimidating man who is convicted of kidnapping, rape, and murder. He is known to scream obscenities at the nursing…
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