Bullying and Incivility for the Correctional Nurse 2.0 Continuing Education Hours The American Nurses Association (ANA) and other organizations define incivility as “one or more rude, discourteous, or disrespectful actions that may or may not have a negative intent behind them.” The ANA defines bullying as “repeated, unwanted, harmful actions intended to humiliate, offend, and…
Heart and Lung Auscultation for the Correctional Nurse 2.0 Continuing Education Hours Patient assessment/evaluation are critical skills for the correctional nurse. Often, the findings during patient evaluation determine the nursing “next steps”. Can the patient be treated using the Nursing Protocols/Guidelines or does the patient presentation require that a provider be notified? Abnormal findings such…
Anticoagulation for the Correctional Nurse 2.0 Continuing Education Hours In the United States today, anticoagulant therapy is prescribed for individuals who are at risk for deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and stroke due to atrial fibrillation. Historically, and even today, most patients with a blood clotting disorder are treated with warfarin and heparin. These medications…
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease for the Correctional Nurse 2.0 Continuing Education Hours Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD ) is actually a group of diseases that cause a blockage in airflow and breathing. It includes chronic bronchitis, hyper-reactive airway disease and emphysema. Tobacco smoke is the main factor in the development and further progression of the…
Homeostasis and Electrolytes for the Correctional Nurse 2.0 Continuing Education Hours Homeostasis refers to the body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment in spite of changes that are occurring externally. It is a healthy state that occurs through the constant adjustment of biochemical and physiological mechanisms, also known as the body’s dynamic equilibrium. Variables…
Arthritis for the Correctional Nurse 2.0 Continuing Education Hours Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis are both debilitating diseases that affect millions of individuals in the United States. In the correctional environment, the latest statistics by the Bureau of Justice indicate that “Arthritis” is the third largest chronic diagnosis for jail detainees and is the second largest…
Laboratory Diagnostics for the Correctional Nurse 2.0 Continuing Education Hours Correctional nurses must obtain labs and conduct patient education regarding lab tests on a daily basis. Thus, it is very important that the nurse understands why the test is being ordered for their patient, any special preparation needed, and what the results indicate. This class…
Abdominal Assessment for the Correctional Nurse: Lower Abdominal Pain 2.0 Continuing Education Hours Abdominal pain is one of the most common complaints in the correctional environment (and in primary care ion the community). It can be the result of an organic issue or identified as physiologic; it can be chronic or acute. While most abdominal…
Abdominal Assessment for the Correctional Nurse: Upper Abdominal Pain 2.0 Continuing Education Hours Abdominal pain is perhaps one of the most frequent complaints listed on a sick call/request to be seen slip in the correctional environment. Changes to routine and diet, stress, and the “unmasking” of symptoms as patients become “detoxed” from substances like alcohol…
Hepatitis for the Correctional Nurse 2.0 Continuing Education Hours Hepatitis, a general term referring to inflammation of the liver, may result from various causes, both infectious (viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic organisms) and non-infectious (alcohol, drugs, autoimmunediseases, and metabolic diseases). This class will focus on viral hepatitis, which accounts for more than 50% of cases of…