Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

Specialties Correctional Nursing Q/A

I'm collecting a compendium of Interview Questions and best answers for folks prepping for a correctional nursing job interviews. Could you chime in with yours even if you might have posted elsewhere on this forum? It would be good to have them all in one place for newbies searching this site.

Thanks for all the time and effort you spend helping new correctional nurses learn the ropes!

Hello All! I'm wondering, are the interviews for nurses correctional facility and RN safety ( DMH ) the same? From my understanding of the position i applied for, the RN Safety are psych nurses and work for DMH at CMF? So, do u work at a separate facility then? And is the 1st oral exam interview more on psych nursing or nursing in general? I am reviewing and prepping for questions but not sure if i should focus on mental disorders instead of TB, MI, diabetes.... Thank you!

Thanks Lory for this post...I studied the advice given and got the job...I start Monday and I am excited!!! This was a very helpful post...I had questions like the Six rights of Medications...difference between Nph insulin and Regular insulin...which to draw up first....which one is long acting?..I also had a question saying a patient stated she wanted to take a needle to practice giving herself insulin injections...what would I say?...Of Course No...And the last I can remember was why do I want to work in a Correctional Facility? I hope that help anybody in the future...I would like to Thank everyone who posted because your posts defiently prepared me and gave me the confidence I needed...I was late to the interview because I couldnt find it but when I walked out of there I knew I nailed it despite my tardiness....Bit of advice ....drive to facility the night before your interview....Thanks once more and good luck to anyone going for a job at the correcdtional facility!...To God Be The Glory!!!

Thanks to everyone who chimed in and posted their insights on this thread! I have an interview with a CA prison this Wednesday and this info has been incredibly helpful!

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Great job!! How are you liking your position now?

Hi Siamo

Am considering a position in Corrections. Just wondering ow you like your new job?

To dalgal--

Just wondering how you are liking your new job.

To Lorry... I sure appreciate this thread. Am considering corrections now; have most of my experience in psych (both inpatient and outpatient) nursing. Have had lots of experience with the use of restraints/seclusion, but somehow the idea that I'd be working with inmates makes me nervous. Do you think this environment is safer than in a psych ward?

Wouldn't it depend on what level inmates you intend to work with?

mswRN said:
To Lorry... I sure appreciate this thread. Am considering corrections now; have most of my experience in psych (both inpatient and outpatient) nursing. Have had lots of experience with the use of restraints/seclusion, but somehow the idea that I'd be working with inmates makes me nervous. Do you think this environment is safer than in a psych ward?
Specializes in ICU CCU ER.

Hi I was wondering if anyone knew what type of questions asked for Supervising Nurse interview. Figured it would be the usual of "what style of mangement skills I possess." Anything will help since this is the first time I will be interviewing in a correctional facility.

I would appreciate any advise. Thank you.

Hello everyone!

I am looking for some advice on how ace an interview for a LPN job at a county jail! I am a new grad n cant find a job in this economy! I have an interview set up for next week and very nervous! How does an interview go for a nurse at a jail? WHAT ARE SOME OF THE QUESTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN ASKED! Im trying to do some homework before the interview

any help will be greatly appreciated!

I am interested in a nursing instructor position for the California prison system. Are there any instructors here? What can I expect if I get an interview? I look forward to your responses

I have an interview for a Nursing Supervisor position for a few correctional facilities here in Wisconsin coming up!! I am so excited...I have not done correctional nursing, but have a lot f experience with very violent individuals, as I am a Program Director for high behavioral homes working with DD individuals. I am a Behavior Specialist and QMRP, and have a lot of management experience...Any suggestions, other than the awesome ideas already posted?

Also...forgot to mention. I have a disorderly conduct on my record. Is there any chance I can still get the job? It was 3 years ago.

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