Multidisciplinary Practice

Correctional nurses participate in all of the interdisciplinary organizations including the American Correctional Health Services Association, The National Commission on Correctional Health Care, the American Corrections Association and the Academy of Correctional Healthcare Professionals; often serving in leadership positions on boards and committees. The Essentials of Correctional Nursing was written and reviewed by experienced correctional nurses who have contributed thousands of hours to the work of these organizations.

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