We have reviewed Provisions 1 through 5 of the new 2025 ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Today, we turn…
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Nursing Practice
Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Unintended Medication Effects in Corrections
Once a patient enters custody and begins consistent medication adherence, side effects or adverse reactions can surface quickly. Correctional nurses…
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Professionalism Behind the Wall: Why It Matters in Correctional Nursing
Professionalism is the foundation of safe, ethical, and effective nursing practice. In correctional healthcare, it takes on an even greater…
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Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: Practical Strategies for Managing ADHD in Correctional Settings
Last week we explored the high prevalence and underdiagnosis of ADHD among incarcerated individuals. As correctional nurses, we frequently interact…
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Correctional Nurse Clinical Update: ADHD in Corrections
At intake, you may encounter a patient who seems impatient, fidgety, or easily distracted. They may interrupt, lose track of…
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Correctional Nurse Practice Update: Coping and Moving Forward When a Patient Dies by Suicide
This post is in response to a request by a nurse manager whose staff had recently dealt with a successful…
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