Correctional nursing is a highly skilled specialty that is often misunderstood or undervalued. This talk highlights the role of professionalism in elevating correctional nursing, exploring strategies for maintaining boundaries, modeling clinical competence, and advocating for recognition within the broader health care community. Participants will discuss practical approaches to strengthen professional identity, manage challenging interactions, and promote the reputation of correctional nursing as a respected and essential nursing specialty.

Educational Objectives

• Define professionalism in the context of correctional nursing and its impact on patient care and workplace culture
• Identify strategies to maintain professional boundaries and navigate challenging interactions with incarcerated patients
• Apply practical approaches to advocate for recognition of correctional nursing as a specialty