Corrections nurse

The Correctional Nurse's Guide to Saying 'No' - Correctional Nurse . Net

Correctional nurses are called upon to respond to Man-down emergencies. Are you ready for the next emergency you will encounter during your shift?

Not many nurses go to school thinking they'll end up working in a prison. But it can be surprisingly rewarding. Get some tips from an experienced correctional nurse before you jump in.

Most of us work in jails and prisons by accident. Yet, you may have been destined to be a correctional nurse. Here are 6 Signs You Were Destined to Be a Correctional Nurse, even at a young age.

While I’d love more nurses to enter the specialty of correctional nursing, it is not for everyone. Earlier I posted about signs that you were destined to be a correctional nurse. This time, I am turning the tables and listing some reasons this may not be the best fit. Recently I asked for input on ... Read More about Ten Reasons Correctional Nursing May Not Be Right for You

Understanding your patient’s life situation and cultural influences can help you be an effective nurse whatever patient population you care for. Recognizing the social and economic framework in which incarcerated patients live each day can help you be successful as a correctional nurse. Prisonization In another post, I discussed the criminal lifestyle. This is described ... Read More about Understanding Your Patients: The Inmate Subculture

10 things I wish I knew before becoming a correctional nurse

we can get complacent over time when interacting with a familiar group of patients

There is some indication that nurses are drawn to a specialty based on personality traits. What are The Big Five Personality Traits and Correctional Nursing