This post is based upon the Correctional Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, third edition, published by the American Nurses Association. Correctional Nurses practice in an environment where healthcare is not the primary mission. We are most often the first point of contact for incarcerated patients to access healthcare, including medical care, mental health care and health education. Correctional…
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Our Nursing Code of Ethics includes a provision that nurses have authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice; that they make decisions and take actions consistent with the obligation to promote health and to provide optimal care. Our discussion is based upon the latest ANA Code of Ethics with Interpretive statements. According to the American Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics,…
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Tattoos have been a part of prison culture for some time. Prison tattoos are most often obtained to identify allegiance to a particular gang. Tattoos (called Tats or Ink) can also identify skills, specialties, or convictions. Tattooing is usually forbidden in the prison system, making it a daring task, as well as making it a potentially dangerous one. Dangers of…
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