Correctional Facility Nursing

Population Characteristics and Common Conditions/correctional nursing
Correctional Facility Nursing
Reflective Clinical Journal Entry

Complete ONE reflective clinical journal entry for each clinical day

Guidelines:
1. Identify the clinical experience and describe the events noting the 4 areas of Correctional Nursing: Intake, Chronic Care, Medication Administration, and Episodic Care/Sick Call.
2. Based on your knowledge of the core functions and essential services of public health nursing and/or community based nursing, what did you observe to be the role of the RN and/or other personnel involved in this clinical experience/event?
3. What was positive about this experience?
4. What concerns can you identify about this experience?
5. How will today’s experience enhance your knowledge base?
6. Research this week’s topic (see weekly topics below) and its application to correctional nursing. Write a reflection paper (minimum of 2 pages) incorporating your research and your reflection on the topic.
7. A copy of a scholarly article must accompany each entry.
8. APA format will be used, including a Reference Page and Title Page, as well as citation(s) within the paper.
9. In addition to accompanying your weekly entry, also bring a copy of one of your scholarly articles to clinical to give to me and have available to discuss in pre/post conference as time permits.

Reflective thinking involves thinking back over what has happened during your clinical experience for the purpose of growth and improvement. Some goals of reflective thinking include: discovering meaning, making connections between clinical experiences and classroom content, gain an understanding of others perspectives and roles, develop a deeper understanding of what is involved in critical thinking in the clinical setting, and evaluate and correct your thinking as needed.

Weekly Focus Topics: We will discuss these topics in clinical as time allows.

First Clinical Group: Week of 10/8-11/8
First Clinical Week: Orientation and TB Overview of PHN Nursing
Second Clinical Week: Special needs of women and adolescents.
Third Clinical Week: Coping with major life changes, transitions, and continuity of care here
Fourth Clinical Week: Population Characteristics and Common Conditions
Fifth Clinical Week: Promoting a Safe and Secure Healthcare Environment

Second Clinical Group: Week 11/12-12/13
First Clinical Week: Ethical and legal issues as it relates to correctional nursing.
Second Clinical Week: Patient privacy and healthcare boundaries.
Third Clinical Week: Health risks and challenges: Screening, sick call, and triage
Fourth Clinical Week: Therapeutic communication and behavioral management
Fifth Clinical Week: Health Promotion and Maintenance