Advancing Correctional Health Care: The Imperative of LPN Advancement to RN
This opinion consolidates regulatory frameworks, legal cases, workforce data, and research studies to advocate for the advancement of licensed practical nurses to registered nurses within correctional health care. By emphasizing adherence to nursing scope of practice and proposing a sustainable workforce development model, this article aims to enhance patient care and elevate standards in correctional facilities.
Authors
- Judith Young (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1455-2765)
Institutions
- Spark Therapeutics (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Correctional Health Care
- Published
- 2024-11-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1089/jchc.24.03.0025
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.13