We have begun our review of the new 2025 Code of Ethics for Nurses published by the American Nurses Association with a review of Provision 1, 2 and 3. In this post, we will discuss Provision 4. Provision 4: Nurses have authority over nursing practice and are responsible and accountable for their practice consistent with their obligations to promote health,…
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Correctional Nurse Professional Practice Update: How to Work with Correctional Officers
In most settings where nurses practice, the interdisciplinary team includes other health care professionals such as physicians, diagnostic technicians, and pharmacists. Sure, there may be unlicensed ancillary staff in the mix such as admissions clerks and supply personnel, but everyone is generally focused on the goal of providing health care. Not so in a correctional facility. Here, in addition to…
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Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: The Elderly Population in Corrections
The Extent of the Problem The incarcerated elderly (defined as persons over 50 or 55 years of age) is the fastest growing segment of the incarcerated US population. The Bureau of Prisons’ statistics from May 2025 indicate that 20.1% of the federal incarcerated population is 51 years or older. This growth is expected to continue for many reasons, including longer sentencing,…
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