There are seven guiding principles for Correctional Nursing in the third edition of Correctional Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. These are based upon the previous tenets for Correctional Nurses. Knowledge of and adherence to these guidelines will enhance Correctional Nursing practice. Patient-centered care is at the core of correctional nursing practice. Correctional nurses respect the dignity and diversity of…
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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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