Keywords

correctional facilities, incarcerated individuals, NP, prisons, social determinants of health

Authors

1. Zucker, Donna M. PhD, RN, FAAN
2. Reagan, Louise PhD, APRN, ANP-BC, FAANP
3. Clifton, Jennifer DNP, FNP-BC, CCHP-A, FAANP
4. Abdulhamed, Ahmed FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
5. Roscoe, Lori E. DNP, PhD, APRN, CCHP-RN
6. Wright, Ranee' M. MSN, APNP, PMHNP-BC, CCHP-RN, CCHP-MH
7. Penix, Darren APRN-CNP, PMHNP-BC
8. Shelton, Deborah PhD, RN, NE-BC, CCHP, FAAN
9. Loeb, Susan J. PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Abstract

Abstract: This article explores roles filled and care provided by NPs in diverse carceral settings along with the impact of health disparities experienced as a result of social determinants of health on the chronic disease burden of people who are incarcerated. Opportunities abound for NPs to positively influence this patient population's health, but specialized education is needed.