The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about corrections nursing chronic care management.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Define chronic conditions
• List and describe the most common chronic conditions found amongst inmates
• Explain the appropriate management plans of chronic conditions

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about corrections nursingpreventive health in correctional facilities.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Explain ways in which a corrections nurse can help preventive health programs be successful in their facilities
• List ways to promote preventive health strategies in prisoners
• List the goals of preventive health programs
• List ways to obtain these goals

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about corrections nursing restraints.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• To list what things make inmates high risk
• Describe the protocol for suspected mistreatment of inmates
• List and describe characteristics of certain types of personalities found within correctional facilities
• Describe how correctional health influences public health
• Briefly describe how the needs of elderly inmates differ from those of younger inmates

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about nursing contagious disease in correctional facilities.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Describe the most common contagious diseases within the correctional setting
• Describe the appropriate prevention, screening, and treatment options for these diseases
• List ways to improve an inmates adherence to a particular treatment regimen
• List the reasons why there is such a high prevalence rate of contagious disease within correctional facilities

• To illustrate reasons for the high prevalence of mental illness in correctional facilities
• List the risk of suicide
• List interventions to prevent suicide
• Explain ways to help inmates deal with the psychological aspects of being incarcerated

• Outline programs in correctional facilities that are geared towards inmates with special needs and addictions
• Explain and describe techniques that help to promote change in behavior
• Outline the protocols for administration of substance abuse programs

• Describe the role of a nurse in the correctional setting
• Define correctional nursing
• Describe the evolution of healthcare within correctional facilities
• Describe Rena Murtha’s role in correctional nursing