Red Eye in Corrections 2.0 Continuing Education Hours Red eye is a common medical complaint in corrections, and may be caused by a number of underlying conditions, including conjunctivitis, blepharitis, chalazion, hordeolum and uveitis. This class includes discussion regarding the anatomy of the eye and the common conditions associated with red eye. Nursing interventions and patient…

Documentation for the Correctional Nurse 3.0 Continuing Education Hours Documentation is one of the most critical skills nurses perform, regardless of the setting in which they practice.  Accurate, detailed charting provides a clinical picture of the patient and a chronological history of their health care.  Nursing documentation enables effective continuity of care for the patient.  It…

Inmate Manipulation in Corrections 2.0 Continuing Education Hours Every day, inmates spend their time watching and waiting. They watch with deep interest all that occurs in the facility, waiting until they identify just the right person to target in their manipulation game. Often, inmates direct their attention to the healthcare staff, as healthcare staff are stereotypically…

Suicide Prevention in Corrections 2.5 Continuing Education Hours Incarcerated individuals are three times more likely to commit suicide that those in the community.  This is due to the incarcerated populations’ demographics; their decreased ability to cope with the day-to-day stresses of incarceration; the facility’s lack of sufficient staff or staff training in suicide prevention; and the…

Sexually Transmitted Infection in Corrections 2.0 Continuing Education Hours The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state unequivocally that Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are “the hidden epidemics of enormous health and economic consequence in the United States” (CDC, 2011). They suggest that there are community-based interventions that are effective, but in order for these interventions…