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 and 2. In this post, we will discuss Provision 3: The nurse establishes a trusting relationship and advocates for the rights, health, and safety of recipient(s) of nursing care. Provision 3: The nurse establishes a…
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Correctional Nurse Practice Update: What Was I Thinking?
Some days it is hard to remember why you chose Correctional Nursing, right? Maybe you were finally able to convince the laundry staff that you really DO need sheets in the infirmary this morning. Or, possibly you’ve just been told that the medical officer was pulled to a housing unit for a contraband sweep and afternoon med pass will be…
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Correctional Nurse Professional Practice Update: Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, manage, and use emotions effectively—both one’s own and others’. It includes five key components: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Each of these plays an important role in the day-to-day work of a correctional nurse. First, self-awareness helps correctional nurses recognize their own emotional responses to stressful situations. Working with incarcerated individuals can sometimes…
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