School
What does a school nurse do?
Provide first aid and emergency care,
Administer medications,
Manage chronic health conditions, AND/OR
Conduct health screenings
What is the role of a correctional nurse?
Primary health care provider for inmates
TRUE/FALSE Dialysis nurses are members of the nephrology care team.
True
If a student is choking what do you do?
The Heimlich maneuver
What are two safety consideration correctional nurses have to observe?
Personal Safety, Patient Interaction, Infection Control, Secure Environment, Safety Equipment, Training & Education, Incident Reporting
How many hours are needed to obtain the certification Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN)?
2000
What is the leading cause of death in people ages 1 to 44 in the United States per the CDC?
Unintentional and uncontrolled bleeding
TRUE/FALSE You need a certification for correctional nurses to work in the field?
FALSE
In dialysis we want patients to be free of _________.
Infection
What is the nurse staff to student ratio?
1:750
Name one of the certifications you can obtain if wanting to be certified in correctional nursing?
The Certified Correctional Health Professional- RN (CCHP-RN)
Certified Correctional Nurse (CCN)
What are the two tests/screens conducted in dialysis for safety purposes?
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) testing
HIV testing