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Nursing in Law Enforcement

Working as a nurse for a law enforcement agency can mean a number of different things.   There are nurses that evaluate and provide treatment for the men and women in the department, and then there are nurses that work to evaluate those that have been arrested.   If you decide to apply for a nursing position with a law enforcement agency, be sure to get clarification on exactly what the job entails, and who you will be treating.    Treating Emergency Responders   Many law enforcement agencies have a nurse, or nurses that work to evaluate the law enforcement, and first responder staff.   This may involve assisting a physician with physicals, and assisting with the implementation of healthy lifestyle changes.   In addition the nurse may do routine evaluations and recommend visits to health care providers based on findings.   Related: My Most Memorable Patient Treating & Evaluating Arrested Person's   When a person is arrested and taken to jail, in most ca