Accepted my 3rd shift job offer today!

[GoECU]

I'm so excited to be starting fresh as a Corrections Nurse on 3rd shift! Does anyone have any advice for me being new to this area?

[Anne128]

Sorry to not have any answers for you Anne, only questions. I have applied to all the correctional places in Calif about 2 months ago. I received a few letters of inquiry about 4 weeks ago, which I promptly responded to. I think my rank was about 2 or 3 for SQ....Anyways, was wondering what the chances of being called back for second interview (and hired) are and, how long will it take? When did you start the whole process? I accepted and am getting ready to start a LTC job on the outside but the pay is not that good and I heard it is a really, really hard job (28 to 1 RN ratio). So natually I want to keep my options open and hope to get a job in corrections or DMH in a unit that actually does some acute nursing. Thanks, I hope someone answers your questions too, I think maybe you should start your own thread as maybe your message is being lost within mine. Good luck.

I applied for several as well and received responses by mail within a month or so. I declined a few and have decided that if I do accept a position it will be in the county jail setting rather than prison. I understand the county process takes longer for some reason. I talked with a nurse that worked county and she said it took about 4 months! Wish me luck..just waiting to hear news on the next step.