Carissa,
Very good advice! I think as a nurse working in a prison, you must have an interest in psychology. You also have to respect that the medical issues with an inmate may not be the most important thing at that particular time.
If a prisoner is bleeding, there are a few questions that should be asked before reacting. The first is how did it happen, many prisoners will cut themselves to get out of their cell. Second, did anything provoke the situation? What is the danger in the area?
Prison nurse's have to realize that their safety is number one. Please don't get got in a situation hat could cause arm to you!
Colleen