As we come to the end of another blogging year, it is again time to list the most popular posts of the year. Although many older posts and pages continue to see activity, these are the posts written in 2016 with the most hits. If you are new to CorrectionalNurse.net, you may have missed these popular posts. 1. The Big Five…
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It takes a special person to work as a nurse. I particularly ponder this thought each year around this time. Nursing care in many settings requires 24/7 coverage 365 days a year. Whether in acute care, emergency, long term care, or a correctional facility, nurses are needed, even during weekends and holidays. I am reminded of my naivete more than…
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Lorry discusses current correctional health care news with correctional nurse experts Gayle Burrow, Johnnie Lambert, and Denise Rahaman. News stories this month hit all the major issues in correctional health care practice – an aging population, high rates of mental illness, and addiction. Kentucky jail using new drug treatment for inmates addicted to opioids CBS news posted a story about…
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