Behind the wall, correctional nurses practice in one of the most autonomous nursing environments in healthcare. We often make the first assessment, gather the key data, and decide when a patient needs provider evaluation. In that space, one mindset becomes essential: clinical curiosity. Clinical curiosity is the disciplined habit of asking, “Could this be something more?” It is not about doubting yourself—it’s about…
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We have now reviewed Provisions 1 through 7 of the 2025 ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Today, we turn to Provision 8, which focuses on collaboration, within nursing, across disciplines, and with the public, to achieve greater ends for health. This provision underscores that meaningful progress in health and healthcare requires relationships built on trust, transparency, and shared purpose….
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been a recognized healthcare threat for decades, yet it continues to be one of the most persistent and costly infectious diseases in correctional healthcare. While public focus often shifts to new or emerging pathogens like COVID-19 or mpox, MRSA remains a serious concern behind the wall—capable of spreading quickly and causing significant illness, and even death, if…
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