Ms. Veronica Dailey is a correctional nurse with the New Jersey Department of Corrections, where she provides patient-centered care in one of the most complex healthcare environments. She has dedicated her career to advancing the specialty of correctional nursing through clinical practice, education, and advocacy. Ms. Dailey is the author of Straight to Jail: A Nurse’s Guide to Correctional Nursing, which blends professional insight, practical strategies, and support for new and seasoned nurses working in correctional settings. She is passionate about professionalism, boundary setting, and elevating correctional nursing as a respected specialty within the broader nursing community.