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Challenging Patients in the Correctional Facility
November 15, 2012 11:46 AM by Beverly Clayton
Over the past month I have had some very challenging patients. I will often question, why and how did someone end up here at the correctional facility? I believe it is better I do not know. Actually, it is none of my business; it keeps the care unbiased Read More...
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When to Trust Patients in a Correctional Facility
October 18, 2012 11:45 AM by Beverly Clayton
There was a disturbing incident that occurred a few weeks ago. I also look at this experience as an eye-opener for me. I have long come to this realization, but it was never more evident than when the incident happened. First, let me start off by stating, Read More...
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Pain Patients
September 6, 2012 1:29 PM by Elizabeth Huston
My contact with pain patients was extensive during my residency in Aurora, North Carolina, a coastal town of about 400, with a patient population compromising of retirees, commercial fisherman and above-ground miners from a phosphate mine. I knew from Read More...
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Divisions of the Medical Team
June 18, 2012 9:05 AM by Beverly Clayton
There are several divisions to the medical department at the correctional facility, and for the most part, everyone works collaboratively. There is the medical team consisting of myself, my collaborative physician and our nurse, an LPN. Also, there are Read More...
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Modifying Nurse Protocol
February 16, 2012 12:18 PM by Beverly Clayton
For the past three weeks, I have been on medical leave. Now in the recovery phase, I can admit to being very bored. Every five days my collaborative physician has called me to update me on the latest issues and just to vent. I feel this is a way to keep Read More...
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I Am the Healthcare Crisis
September 21, 2009 10:26 AM by B. Steiner
I am sure that nothing drives home the need for healthcare reform more than being an actual healthcare provider. Of course, I was already aware of the issues being a RN. But a whole new dimension is added as an NP that orders labs, tests and medications. Read More...
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