Addison was called to the holding area of the large city jail in which she worked to evaluate Mr. Jackson, a man who was just put into a restraint chair after banging his head against the concrete wall of his cell and refusing to follow the direction of the deputies. She arrived to find him secured to a padded metal…
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There are seven guiding principles for Correctional Nursing in the third edition of Correctional Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. These are based upon the previous tenets for Correctional Nurses. Knowledge of and adherence to these guidelines will enhance Correctional Nursing practice. Patient-centered care is at the core of correctional nursing practice. Correctional nurses respect the dignity and diversity of…
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This post is based upon the Correctional Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, third edition, published by the American Nurses Association. Correctional Nurses practice in an environment where healthcare is not the primary mission. We are most often the first point of contact for incarcerated patients to access healthcare, including medical care, mental health care and health education. Correctional…
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