Behind the wall, correctional nurses hear the same handful of complaints day after day: abdominal pain, cold-like symptoms, headache, nausea, fatigue, and the classic “I just don’t feel good.” It can feel routine. It can sound benign. And when the line is long, it’s tempting to triage quickly and move on. But in corrections, routine symptoms often mask serious illness, and catching…
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We have now reviewed Provisions 1 through 9 of the 2025 ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Today, we complete the series with Provision 10, which focuses on nursing’s role in the global health community. This provision highlights how nurses and nursing organizations contribute to human and environmental health, well-being, and flourishing on an international scale. 10.1 Global Nursing Community…
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Part III: Strengthening Clinical Judgment on Nights: A Framework for Safer Overnight Practice Overnight practice is where correctional nursing autonomy truly shows. With fewer staff around and fewer eyes on patients, nurses rely heavily on their own judgment. This is a tremendous responsibility—and a powerful opportunity. Here’s how correctional nurses can build stronger, safer clinical judgment on night shift. Use…
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