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2. Forensic nursing - Wikipedia

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   Forensic nursing is the application of the forensic aspects of healthcare combined with the bio/psycho/social/spiritual education of the registered nurse in the scientific investigation and treatment of trauma and/or death of victims and perpetrators of violence, criminal activity, and traumatic accidents (Lynch, 1991. p.3) [1] In short, forensic nursing is the care of patients intersecting ...

3. Correctional nursing - Wikipedia

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   A correctional nurse working in an American prison. Correctional nursing or forensic nursing is nursing as it relates to prisoners.Nurses are required in prisons, jails, and detention centers; their job is to provide physical and mental healthcare for detainees and inmates. [1]

4. Unlicensed assistive personnel - Wikipedia

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   The National Association of Health Care Assistants defines the role of CNAs as: "In the United States, certified nursing assistants typically work in a nursing home or hospital and perform everyday living tasks for the elderly, chronically sick, or rehabilitation patients who cannot care for themselves." [11]

5. Orderly - Wikipedia

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   In healthcare, an orderly (also known as a ward assistant, nurse assistant or healthcare assistant) is a hospital attendant whose job consists of assisting medical and nursing staff with various nursing and medical interventions. These duties are classified as routine tasks involving no risk for the patient. [1]

6. Forensic science - Wikipedia

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   Forensic nursing is the application of Nursing sciences to abusive crimes, like child abuse, or sexual abuse. Categorization of wounds and traumas, collection of bodily fluids and emotional support are some of the duties of forensic nurses. Forensic odontology is the study of the uniqueness of dentition, better known as the study of teeth.

7. ‘Unsung Hero’: Chesapeake sexual assault nurse honored for ...

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   Knowlton, a sexual assault nurse examiner for Chesapeake Forensics, is one of eight individuals to receive ... That is the question that pulls Jennifer Knowlton out of bed at 3 a.m. long after ...

8. Clinical officer - Wikipedia

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   The Ghana Physician Assistant Association-Medical at their last annual delegate congress, voted for a name change from the current name Physician Assistant to Clinical Officer. The members of the association believes that the Assistant attached to their name is limitation to what the PA actually does. The PA is not an assistant but an ...

9. Forensic social work - Wikipedia

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   In the U.K. forensic social workers have several duties, including applications for hospital admission and when necessary, arranging aftercare (under s.117 of the Mental Health Act 1983) and social assessments. Psychiatric social workers are now called "mental health professionals", "mental health social workers".