title: Correctional Nursing: Caring for the Least of These.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to give insights into challenges faced by inmates, many of whom may be struggling with substance abuse, while almost all deal with physical and emotional problems-and offer a Christian nursing response. Resources for exploring correctional nursing are provided.
authors.affiliation: Angela Holwick, MSN, RN, is an adjunct professor at Oklahoma Wesleyan University and is working on a doctorate at Walden University. She spent time working at a correctional facility.
authors.forename: Angela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Holwick
mesh_terms: D002835:Christianity; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D011203:Poverty; D011329:Prisoners; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000451:nursing*