Who Are Incarcerated Women? Most incarcerated women are of reproductive age, facing unique health challenges related to this stage of life. Within this population, women from Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous communities are disproportionately represented, reflecting broader social and systemic inequities. Many of these women were caregivers for children or family members prior to incarceration, adding to the emotional and social…
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Correctional Nurse Practice Update: Delirium and Dementia
The U.S. prison population is aging. With nearly one in five incarcerated individuals over the age of 50, correctional facilities are increasingly functioning as de facto long-term care providers. Among the many challenges this shift presents, two significant and often under-recognized issues are delirium and dementia. Incarcerated older adults, including those in prisons, jails and detention centers, are uniquely vulnerable…
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Correctional Nurse Professional Practice Update: The New ANA Code of Ethics Provision 4
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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