Correctional Nurse Basics: The Nervous System 3.0 Continuing Education Hours The nervous system is a complex and intricate network that plays a crucial role in controlling and coordinating various functions of the human body. From simple reflexes to complex thoughts, the nervous system controls our physiological processes. Part of our Basics series, this class will…
Correctional Nurse Basics: The Immune System 3.0 Continuing Education Hours The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against harmful invaders, such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Its primary purpose is to recognize and eliminate pathogens while differentiating them from the body’s own…
Correctional Nurse Basics: The Respiratory System 3.0 Continuing Education Hours The respiratory system is responsible for supplying oxygen to the body and removing carbon dioxide, which is a waste product of metabolism. It includes the lungs, airway, blood vessels and muscles. The process of respiration involves a series of steps, starting with the inhalation of…
Sprains and Strains for the Correctional Nurse 2.0 Continuing Education Hours In the correctional facility, patients often incur strain and sprain injuries as they work or are active on the rec yard. While most facilities have nursing protocols to care for these injuries, it is important for correctional nurses to be able to identify the…
Sickle Cell Disease for the Correctional Nurse 2.0 Continuing Education Hours Sickle Cell Disease is a genetic condition in which the protein that carries oxygen in the blood is misshapen. The result of this sickle-shaped hemoglobin is less oxygen to parts of the body, red blood cells getting “stuck” and occluding certain vascular areas, and…
Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism for the Correctional Nurse 2.0 Continuing Education Hours Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. Typically, these clots form in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis, but they can also occur in the upper extremities and abdomen.…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease for the Correctional Nurse 2.0 Continuing Education Hours Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn Disease are conditions known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease. They are very similar, yet have important differences. Patients with either of these diseases have significant challenges when placed in the correctional environment, where there is an inherent lack of privacy. Ulcerative…
Juvenile Obesity for the Correctional Nurse 2.0 Continuing Education Hours The rate of obesity for children and adolescents in the United States has risen significantly–from 14.5 percent to 17.3 percent overall, making it the most prevalent nutritional disorder among children and adolescents. Research suggests that 16-18% of American children and adolescents are obese, and another 21-24%…
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…