Course Purpose
To provide healthcare professionals an overview of the role of the correctional nurse, and how to adequately care for the incarcerated patient while maintaining safety within the correctional environment.
Continuing Education Credit Designation
This online independent study activity is credited for 2 contact hours.
Overview
In the correctional setting, the correctional nurse provides professional nursing and care to incarcerated individuals, who are their patients in various public and private correctional facilities, including juvenile detention centers, county jails, prisons, and state and federal holding facilities. The role of a correctional nurse varies by institution; however, all nurses must be proficient in meeting the common needs of the incarcerated patients that they care for, all while assisting in maintaining a safe, secure environment for themselves, their patients, and other staff members.
Objectives
Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:
- Identify the difference between an inmate and an incarcerated patient.
- Describe the role of the correctional nurse.
- Review therapeutic communication, and how it can influence the care that is given to the incarcerated patient.
- Understand how to assist in maintaining safety within the correctional environment.
- Understand the seven guiding principles for the correctional nurse.
Policy Statement
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Disclosures
Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.
