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Single Classes

Alzheimer’s Disease and Falling: What’s the Connection

Broken Heart Syndrome: Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis, and Treatment

CBD 101: An Introductory Course

Chronic Disease: A Global Issue on the Rise

Date Rape and Drug Facilitated Rape: Clinical Implications

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Class Packages Available

Stroke Continuing Education Package

Critical Thinking Series

Thyroid Continuing Education Package

Holistic Continuing Education Package

Texas Nurses Mandatory Continuing Education Package

Dementia Continuing Education Package

Fall Prevention Continuing Education Package

Diabetic Continuing Education Package

ICU Continuing Education Package

Healthcare Communication Continuing Education Package

Health Disparities Package

Healthcare Law and Ethics Package

Self-Care Continuing Education Package

Emergency Department Nursing Package

Class Author

Lorry Schoenly

Lorry Schoenly, PhD, RN, CCHP-RN is a nurse author and educator specializing in the field of correctional health care. She provides consulting services to jails and prisons across the country on projects to improve professional nursing practice and patient safety.

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Class Accreditation

All states (with the exception of Hawaii) recognize our courses for accredited continuing nursing education, CNE, contact hours.
This course is accredited by the following boards:
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 15467.
Provider approved by the Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia , South Carolina Boards of Nursing through CE Broker, CE Provider #: 50-13256.

What Others are Saying

"What I liked best was that the information in the class was clear and concise."

M.K. RN - Mars Pennsylvania, PA

"It's like I had my own mentor sitting next to me. I found it extremely informative especially the videos and additional evidenced based learning."

K.R. RN - Buckinghamshire,UK

"I am most greatful for the fact that this class will be here for me for the rest of my life. I am sorry that I did not know about your class years before now."

E.B. LVN - Houston, Texas

"I really loved this class, it had everything I needed for my state licensure. This had all the components that I see when I go to an 8 hour IV therapy class for certification renewal."

K.H. LPN - Hastings, Nebraska

"I really enjoyed the pertinent information provided regarding IV therapy. I appreciated the detailed information provided on the anatomy of the vein, very informative!"

A.C. LVN - Humble, Texas

Correctional Healthcare Processes

Contact Hours: 1
Cost: $10.00

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For a complete list of accreditations for this course, please see the accreditation information box below the author’s bio. All states (with the exception of Hawaii) recognize our courses for accredited continuing nursing education, CNE, contact hours.

Audience - An online continuing education course for nurses, medical health professionals, and other interested individuals

Description:

Have you just discovered the hidden healthcare practice setting of jails and prisons? Maybe you responded to an employment notice or met a nurse working in a local facility. Or, you may be preparing for an interview or your first day of work on a temporary assignment at a state prison. Many nurses and others in healthcare are not even aware of the interesting and challenging field of correctional healthcare.

This course provides an overview of the five primary processes used to deliver healthcare in a correctional facility. In just one short hour you will gain insight into how ambulatory, emergency, and chronic health care is provided behind bars.

Objectives

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

Describe the process and purpose of an intake health screening.
Explain key components of the ambulatory care processes of sick call and chronic care clinics.
Summarize issues in addressing subacute and long term care in a correctional infirmary.
Outline safety concerns in responding to a man-down emergency call.

Curriculum

Chapter 1 – Introduction

Video Link: Nurse at Corrections

Chapter 2 – Intake Screening and Placement

Purpose
Phases
Special Risk Areas
Video Link: Nursing Behind Bars
Interactive Case 1

Chapter 3 – Chronic Care Clinics and Sick Call

Chronic Care Clinics
Sick Call
Example of Nursing Protocol
Interactive Case 2

Chapter 4 – Infirmary Care and Emergency Response

Infirmary Care
Emergency Response
Example Infirmary Policy
Summary
Interactive Case 3

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