The Correctional Nurses’ Guide to the Code of Ethics
Last fall I was appointed to the American Nurses Association advisory committee to the distinguished panel of nurses who will be revising the Code of Ethics for Nurses. I am honored to represent the...
View ArticleCorrectional Nurse Guide to the Code of Ethics: Respect for Human Dignity
Hayley’s heart sank as she looked at the shift post assignments. She was listed next to Ad Seg rounds. Two days ago, when last she did these rounds, she had to endure a barrage of explicit language...
View ArticleCorrectional Nurse Guide to the Code of Ethics: Relationship to Patients
Jason has been working intake screening at a county jail for over a year now. He has seen some unusual conditions and participated in many an emergency situation, especially when he is on night shift....
View ArticleCorrectional Nurse Guide to the Code of Ethics: The Nature of Health Problems
This post is part of a continuing series applying the Code of Ethics for Nurses to correctional nursing practice. Find other posts in the series here. Kim was not happy with her assignment in the large...
View ArticleShould Correctional Nurses be Compassionate?
A while back a blog reader emailed me to thank me for providing visibility for our specialty and to take issue with my blog byline: Inspiring Compassionate Professional Nursing in the Criminal Justice...
View ArticleBook Review: Guide to the Code of Ethics for Nurses
This spring marks the second anniversary of the release of the Cleveland captives. The horrendous story of the teenage girls abducted and sexually abused for a decade is hard to think about. My heart...
View ArticleThe New Code of Ethics for Nurses: Some Things Never Change
The American Nurses Association (ANA) designated 2015 as the Year of Ethics for American Nurses. I have personally designated 2016 as the Year of Ethics for Correctional Nurses. This year I will be...
View ArticleThe New Code of Ethics for Nurses: Nursing Self Care
The American Nurses Association (ANA) designated 2015 as the Year of Ethics for American nurses. I have personally designated 2016 as the Year of Ethics for Correctional Nurses. This year I will be...
View ArticleNew Code of Ethics for Nurses: Civic Professionalism
In 2015 the Code of Ethics for Nurses (Code) was revised to reflect the evolving profession of nursing as well as the changing social context of nursing practice. While the core values and ethical...
View ArticleNew Code of Ethics for Nurses: The Right to Self Determination
A patient’s right to self-determination is part of their inherent human dignity. Provision 1 of the Code of Ethics for Nurses calls us to practice with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity,...
View ArticleNew Code of Ethics for Nurses: Relationships with Colleagues and Others
The first provision of the Code of Ethics for Nurses addresses the need for compassion and respect for all individuals. While the primary focus of nursing practice is the patient, the need for...
View ArticleNew Code of Ethics for Nurses: The Patient is Primary
While the first provision of the Code of Ethics for Nurses addresses the need for compassion and respect for all individuals, the second provision identifies the primary concern of nursing care – the...
View ArticleCorrectional Nurse Guide to the Code of Ethics: Respect for Human Dignity
Hayley’s heart sank as she looked at the shift post assignments. She was listed next to Ad Seg rounds. Two days ago, when last she did these rounds, she had to endure a barrage of explicit language...
View ArticleCorrectional Nurse Guide to the Code of Ethics: Relationship to Patients
Jason has been working intake screening at a county jail for over a year now. He has seen some unusual conditions and participated in many an emergency situation, especially when he is on night shift....
View ArticleCorrectional Nurse Guide to the Code of Ethics: The Nature of Health Problems
This post is part of a continuing series applying the Code of Ethics for Nurses to correctional nursing practice. Find other posts in the series here. Kim was not happy with her assignment in the large...
View ArticleBook Review: Guide to the Code of Ethics for Nurses
This spring marks the second anniversary of the release of the Cleveland captives. The horrendous story of the teenage girls abducted and sexually abused for a decade is hard to think about. My heart...
View ArticleThe New Code of Ethics for Nurses: Some Things Never Change
The American Nurses Association (ANA) designated 2015 as the Year of Ethics for American Nurses. I have personally designated 2016 as the Year of Ethics for Correctional Nurses. This year I will be...
View ArticleThe New Code of Ethics for Nurses: Nursing Self Care
The American Nurses Association (ANA) designated 2015 as the Year of Ethics for American nurses. I have personally designated 2016 as the Year of Ethics for Correctional Nurses. This year I will be...
View ArticleNew Code of Ethics for Nurses: Civic Professionalism
In 2015 the Code of Ethics for Nurses (Code) was revised to reflect the evolving profession of nursing as well as the changing social context of nursing practice. While the core values and ethical...
View ArticleNew Code of Ethics for Nurses: The Right to Self Determination
A patient’s right to self-determination is part of their inherent human dignity. Provision 1 of the Code of Ethics for Nurses calls us to practice with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity,...
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