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As professional autonomy has emerged as an important factor in the discipline of nursing, so it has emerged as an important factor in correctional nursing. This paper analyzes the concept of professional autonomy as it relates to correctional nursing. A literature review and a concept analysis reveal that characteristics of professional autonomy include authority, independent practice, patient advocacy, and accountability. Three case studies are presented and areas of future study are proposed.
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