
The Correctional Nurse Blog
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The Correctional Nurse Blog was started in 2009 and acquired by Lori Roscoe, DNP, Ph.D., APRN, ANP-C, CCHP-RN, and a clinical nurse practitioner and nurse educator specializing in the field of correctional nursing and healthcare, in 2019. It is dedicated to inspiring professional correctional nursing practice.
The Correctional Nurse Blog
3d ago
Nurses are the healthcare professionals most frequently performing health screening during an individual’s admission to the facility. Since the initial screening is meant to reveal the need for immediate attention, nurses must know what findings indicate an urgent concern. A systematic process for dental screening will direct appropriate attention to areas of need. Subjective A ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Practice Update: Dental Concepts II, Dental Assessment at Intake ..read more
The Correctional Nurse Blog
1w ago
Managing dental conditions is not a part of most nursing positions and little dental training is provided in nursing school. However, correctional nurses are most often the first healthcare staff to evaluate a dental complaint and make determinations regarding referrals for treatment and urgency of care delivery. Most intake screenings include a review of dental conditions. ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Practice Update: Dental Concepts I ..read more
The Correctional Nurse Blog
1M ago
The officer working in A pod calls to medical and reports that several individuals are complaining of feeling generally unwell, with blurred vision, muscle weakness and some difficulty breathing. Nurse McKenzie responds to the unit to evaluate the patients. She is concerned that all these cases are from one housing unit. She completes her evaluation ... Read More about Botulism and Prison/Jail Brew ..read more
The Correctional Nurse Blog
3M ago
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 ... Read More about Correctional Nursing Professional Practice Update: Correctional Nurse Continuing Education ..read more
The Correctional Nurse Blog
3M ago
As healthcare professionals, nurses play a crucial role in providing quality care to individuals in various settings, including correctional facilities. In our unique environment, where healthcare is not the primary mission, it becomes even more essential for nurses to have a clear understanding of their scope of practice and the standards they are expected to ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Professional Practice Update: The Vital Importance of Knowing Your Scope and Standards of Practice ..read more
The Correctional Nurse Blog
4M ago
Correctional facilities, due to their unique environment and population density, often see a higher incidence of certain skin conditions, including rashes. These rashes can be caused by a variety of factors such as poor hygiene, close living quarters, and limited access to medical care. Understanding the common types of rashes seen in the correctional environment ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Common Skin Conditions for the Correctional Nurse ..read more
The Correctional Nurse Blog
4M ago
Almost four years ago the Nurse Advisory Council of the NCCHC, of which I am Co-Chair, presented a four part webinar series entitled Achieving Success as a Correctional Nurse Manager. It was very well-attended and received, and we have been asked to present it again in early 2025. In doing research to update the presentation, ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Professional Practice Update: How to Achieve Success as a Correctional Nurse Manager ..read more
The Correctional Nurse Blog
4M ago
A 32-year-old newly transferred inmate tells the medication nurse he sees blood in his urine. The nurse asked him to submit a sick call slip. Ten days later he is taken to the emergency room with flank pain and hematuria, having not yet been seen in sick call. A review of his chart indicated he ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Challenge: Monitoring Medication Effects ..read more
The Correctional Nurse Blog
4M ago
A well-informed patient can be a great assistance in reducing medication error. The more patients understand about the medications they are prescribed, the better they can assist with monitoring treatment practices and questioning when unfamiliar medication is offered. Here are four ways to engage your correctional patient in the medication process to avoid error. Be ... Read More about Four Ways Your Patient Can Help You Avoid A Medication Error ..read more
The Correctional Nurse Blog
7M ago
A Correctional Nurse called the hospital for treatment and discharge information on a patient who was seen in the emergency department after an assault in the rec yard and returned with a wired jaw. The emergency room nurse refused to provide any information, stating it would be a violation of HIPAA. She instructs the Correctional Nurse ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Confidentiality, HIPAA and the Correctional Nurse ..read more