Behind the wall, correctional nurses hear the same handful of complaints day after day: abdominal pain, cold-like symptoms, headache, nausea, fatigue, and the classic “I just don’t feel good.” It can feel routine. It can sound benign. And when the line is long, it’s tempting to triage quickly ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Practice Update: Simple Complaints Aren’t Always Simple

We have now reviewed Provisions 1 through 9 of the 2025 ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Today, we complete the series with Provision 10, which focuses on nursing’s role in the global health community. This provision highlights how nurses and nursing organizations contribute to human and environmental ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Professional Practice Update: The New ANA Code of Ethics Provision 10

Part III: Strengthening Clinical Judgment on Nights: A Framework for Safer Overnight Practice Overnight practice is where correctional nursing autonomy truly shows. With fewer staff around and fewer eyes on patients, nurses rely heavily on their own judgment. This is a tremendous ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Three-Part Series on Overnight Clinical Safety

We have now reviewed Provisions 1 through 8 of the 2025 ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Today, we turn to Provision 9, which highlights the nurse’s and nursing organizations’ responsibility to promote social justice, eliminate health inequities, and support human flourishing. This provision expands ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Professional Practice Update: The New ANA Code of Ethics Provision 9

Part II: The Overnight Presentation - Recognizing Hidden Danger Early Some symptoms appear so frequently at night that they can become easy to dismiss. But behind the wall, common isn’t always simple. Subtle presentations may reveal serious conditions underneath. Overnight nursing ... Read More about Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Three-Part Series on Overnight Clinical Safety