Suicide Awareness and Interventions for Nurses
CE Information
1.0 CNE creditCompletion Time
1 hourAvailable Until
December 9, 2026Posted By
American Correctional Nurses Association
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Specialties
Correctional Nursing and Mental HealthClinical Topics
Mental HealthThis 60-minute webinar will acquaint correctional nurses with the static and dynamic risk factors, protective factors, and warning signs for inmate suicide. Essential therapeutic approaches to potentially suicidal inmates, as well as practical strategies for managing inmates who self-injure in the absence of true suicidal intent.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss with confidence the statistics related to suicides in prisons and jails.
- Identify individuals at high risk for suicide.
- Communicate the nurse’s role when caring for a patient at risk of suicide.
- Apply nursing interventions when caring for patients in correctional settings who are at risk of self-harm.
Speakers
Clinical Training and Development Manager, Mental Health
Ms. Fields is the clinical training manager for mental health for Centurion Managed Care Services. She has been a RN for 28 years, is Board Certified in Psychiatric Mental Health nursing and a Certified Correctional Health Professional.
Correctional Mental Health Consultant
. Dr. Elliott is has worked in the field of correctional mental health for nearly 50 years. Dr. Elliott was an Adjunct Asst. Professor of Criminology at Indiana State University for 25 years. He was a nationwide trainer for PESI, Inc., and is the author of one book, one book chapter, and several professional journal articles. He is currently a mental health consultant for NCCHC Resources, Inc. and, in that role, has conducted contract monitoring and provided technical assistance to jails and prisons across the country.
CE Information
This activity offers 1.0 CNE credit to attendees.
Accredited by Florida Board of Nursing.
To claim this credit, participants must attend the entire presentation and complete a 10-question post-test and an evaluation, which will appear on your computer screen as soon as the webinar ends
Disclosures
Criteria for successful completion:
1.Attendance at entire webinar
2.Completion of the evaluation form and a Post Test following the webinar.
Financial Disclosures:
All persons involved in the planning of this webinar presentation (nurse planner, faculty and planning committee members) have declared no conflicts of interest or relevant financial relationships with commercial interests.
The American Correctional Nurses Association is an approved provider of continuing education for nurses by the Florida Board of Nursing, Provider #50-31772. This certificate must be retained for at least
Activity Content
Registration to this activity includes access to the following supporting materials.
- Suicide Awareness and Interventions for Nurses 28 V2 EDITED.pdf (Size: 667 KB)
Duration: about 1 hour | Quality: HD
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10 questions | 7 correct test question required to pass
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Suicide Awareness and Interventions for Nurses
This 60-minute webinar will acquaint correctional nurses with the static and dynamic risk factors, protective factors, and warning signs for inmate suicide. Essential therapeutic approaches to potentially suicidal inmates, as well as practical strategies for managing inmates who self-injure in the absence of true suicidal intent.