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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So you are thinking about correctional nursing and even have an interview set up at a local facility. Besides preparing yourself to be at your best for the interview, consider how you will determine if the facility would be a good place to work. There are three important components of a quality correctional health care setting. Personal Safety Professional Safety…
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