The American Correctional Association established a new training and certification program to recognize the high-level capabilities and accomplishments demonstrated in the nursing field of corrections. 

Nurses at Winfield and El Dorado correctional facilities recently took part in recognition ceremonies for earning their certifications. The ACA program awards certificates to Certified Corrections Nurses, which includes staff nurses who work in a correctional environment and who work with both staff and offenders, and Certified Corrections Nurse/Managers, which includes individuals who work as nurse managers in a correctional environment.

The nursing staff undertook a four-hour exam to test their correctional and health care knowledge including special skills necessary to working in a correctional environment.