Correctional medicine is rarely taught in nursing schools and is relatively unknown as a career path, making it very difficult to recruit and retain nurses. How can a medical unit in corrections overcome these obstacles? Learn the tips and tricks that can help staff your nursing department. More importantly, learn what can be done to retain nurses long term.

Educational Objectives:

Review of the issues of recruiting in correctional settings

Name the tools needed for an employer to successfully recruit nurses

Compare ways to retain correctional nurses

Level: Basic