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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Ten years ago in 2013, Correctional Nurse Advocate and dear friend Lorry Schoenly wrote a Correctional Nurse Manifesto. In the next few weeks, I will be sharing the essence of her writings combined with some of my own thoughts. I believe this is as appropriate to our practice today as it was 10 years ago. I hope this will encourage…
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