SIMPLES RULES TO FOLLOW IN CORRECTIONAL NURSING. do not have a relation with these inmates- they are inmates first, then patients--do not ever forget that! they lie, manipulate and coerce. do not be that nurse that inmates say, "that nurse gave that to me, why not you" do not use first names. dont turn your back for second, you will be wondering. where that sharp went or where is that pen you misplaced or why the narc. count is off. dont forget, you are in a total different setting. you cannot be the same nurse you were in icu, e.r., med. floor, tele., or any other setting.