The ACNL Department of Corrections Chapter brings together nurse leaders who serve one of California’s most complex and essential healthcare environments. These nurses provide compassionate, evidence‑based care to individuals whose health needs are often urgent, overlooked, or underserved.

Grounded in the belief that every person — regardless of circumstance — deserves dignified, high‑quality medical care, this chapter champions the humanity of those in custody while supporting the professionals who care for them. Through leadership development, collaboration, and advocacy, the DOC Chapter strengthens the voice of correctional nurses and advances safe, ethical, and equitable healthcare across California’s correctional system.

See the state ACNL site for bylaws, membership type and benefits information.