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Correctional nurses face challenges like heavy workloads and limited resources. Improving their work environment is crucial for retaining these essential healthcare professionals.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Criminology
Public Health

Background:

Correctional nurses operate at the intersection of healthcare and corrections.
Ensuring quality patient care within correctional facilities requires balancing security and medical needs.
Understanding nurses' perceptions is key to addressing challenges in correctional healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the work environment of nurses in provincial correctional facilities.
To identify key issues impacting correctional nurses' practice and job satisfaction.
To inform interventions aimed at improving the correctional nursing work environment.

Main Methods:

A mixed-methods approach was employed.
Qualitative data were gathered through interviews with 13 nurses and healthcare managers (HCMs).
Quantitative data were collected via surveys distributed to 511 nurses and HCMs, with 297 participants completing the survey.

Main Results:

Nurses reported inadequate staffing and heavy workloads.
Limited control over practice and scope of practice were significant concerns.
Challenges included limited resources and difficult workplace relationships.

Conclusions:

Work environment interventions are necessary to address identified issues.
Improving the work environment can enhance the recruitment and retention of correctional nurses.
Addressing these factors is vital for sustainable correctional healthcare.