Nursing Health Assessment in Correctional Settings

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Conducting an Effective Interview

Joaquin

Tips for Effective Information Gathering

Informed Consent

Review

Summary

Section 3: The Receiving Screening

The Receiving Screening

Information to Document During Receiving Screening

Review

Summary

Section 4: Comprehensive Health Assessment

Health Assessment Interview

Review of Major Body Systems

The Physical Exam

Documentation, Health Promotion, and Counseling

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Ms. Skoog credentials include schooling for practical nursing at Lake Area Technical College and receiving her LPN after state boards. She received her AA degree from the University of South Dakota in Nursing which qualified her to take RN state boards. She received a BS in Nursing from Mount Marty College. She was employed at Milbank Area Hospital-Avera Health, South Dakota, staff and charge nurse, for 26 years. At Wilmot Care Center, South Dakota she was a charge nurse, for 28 years. She worked at Universal Pediatrics for 2 years. She worked for the Corrections Corporation of America, in Appleton, Minnesota as staff and charge nurse for 7 years. She was also the camp nurse for the South Dakota Wildlife Federation’s Youth Conservation Camp for 17 years. She was the Grant County South Dakota Bloodmobile Coordinator for the American Red Cross for 21 years. She also provided home end-of-life care for maternal grandparents, two husbands, mother-in-law, and father. Previous BA, Home Economics Education, Westmar College, LeMars, Iowa.

Disclosure: Margaret Skoog, RN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new staff joining the Relias Content Department. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 25 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, publication development, and training and technical assistance development and delivery.

Disclosure: Kimberly Cobb, MS has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.