basic training programs required for corrections?

[Blackcat99]

I have been looking at correctional nurse jobs and a lot of them say that all nurses must pass a 3 week basic training program at a correctional training facility. What exactly do you have to be able to do? 100 sit-ups or push-ups or what? Thanks for any information.

[psychonurse]

Yes we use both RN's and LPN's in Oregon, we have such a shortage of nurses that they are filling some postions with LPN's. I know that the facilities on the Western side of the state have quite a few working for them and we have one at our facility. Corrections is an interesting place to put your hat up and work. Its fun to play the mind games with these guys. There is a new place in Lakeview and another place opening is opening in Madras soon.