While traditional nursing education and experiences are valuable in correctional nursing, nothing can fully prepare you for your role as a correctional nurse, a specialty that is most often learned on the job – until now. Whether you are brand new to the field or an experienced correctional nurse, this course will cover critical areas of correctional nursing from intake to release and the days, or hours, in between. Based on the updated 2026 NCCHC standards, this review is a fantastic preparation tool for those interested in becoming certified as a CCHP-N, and a great refresher for all correctional nurses. 7 CE credits

Educational Objectives

• Identify core concepts and competencies in correctional nursing that every correctional nurse should know
• Explain nursing responsibilities that support compliance with NCCHC standards and help ensure a patient’s three rights in regards to health care
• Discuss how course concepts apply to everyday practice

Level: Intermediate