A patient’s right to self-determination is part of their inherent human dignity. Provision 1 of the Code of Ethics for…
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Ethical Issues
Correctional Nurse Practice Update: Code of Ethics: Respect for Human Dignity
Jennifer’s heart sank as she looked at the shift post assignments. She was scheduled to cover Ad Seg. Two days…
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Correctional Nurse Perspective: Inmate or Patient?
“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see” – Thoreau I have been practicing in correctional…
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Failure to Rescue and Nursing Vigilance in Corrections
Failure to Rescue Failure to rescue is defined as the inability to save a patient’s life when the patient is…
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Code of Ethics for Correctional Nurses
In 2014, CorrectionalNurse.Net reviewed the changes to the Nurse’s Code of Ethics proposed at that time by the American Nurses…
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Moral Courage: Being Assertive
Speaking up in the face of a moral dilemma takes courage. Overcoming a natural inclination to ‘go along to get along’ takes conflict management skill. Being assertive in a moral situation is easier when assertive communication is a natural part of professional practice.