correction nurses pay scale??

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Do correction nurses get paid more than hospital nurses?

sometimes......but the bottom line is that even if you earn the same in an acute care hospital, but it is EASIER work for the same ya know?

Are you saying corrections is easier than acute care? Where I work, it isn't necessarily easy, it is like working a non-stop ER. I work in the receiving area and we have a mixed bag of folks that come in...but it is definately always "on your toes".

I left acute care as I didn't find it challenging and didn't keep me busy enough. I was able to fill that void with my current job.

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Specializes in ER, PACU, CORRECTIONAL HEALTH, FLIGHT.

yes, i am saying MUCH easier-and i have worked corrections in TWO states-in maximum security penitentiary facilities, to LARGE medium security prisons, county jails, and detention centers/boot camps-done it ALL.

MUCH MUCH easier physically and mentally HANDS DOWN

Are you saying corrections is easier than acute care? Where I work, it isn't necessarily easy, it is like working a non-stop ER. I work in the receiving area and we have a mixed bag of folks that come in...but it is definately always "on your toes".

I left acute care as I didn't find it challenging and didn't keep me busy enough. I was able to fill that void with my current job.

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For me easy = boring, that is why I left the hospital. I worked on a neuro floor, ICU step down and pediatrics. I am the type of nurse that *has* to stay moving at all times or I will get extremely bored real fast. I didn't find that until I started at my current job. Prior to this I had worked other jobs in corrections that were quite boring, (working as a med nurse, charge nurse, sick call nurse, pharmacy nurse, infection control, etc) but this job is great to keep me moving and keep the blood pumpin'.

Based on my previous correction jobs and what you are saying, this is the exception rather than the norm.

Now the hospitals in my home country, that is a different story. Always busy, always challenging...never a dull moment.

yes, i am saying MUCH easier-and i have worked corrections in TWO states-in maximum security penitentiary facilities, to LARGE medium security prisons, county jails, and detention centers/boot camps-done it ALL.

MUCH MUCH easier physically and mentally HANDS DOWN

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Specializes in med/surg oncology.

Agency RN in Maryland $32/hr at local prison. When I left the hospital 4 months ago I was making $28.64/hr but I love my new job at the prison.

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I work at a county jail ( 45 inmates) as the only nurse. I make $24.50 per hour and don't have the political crap to deal with. Always busy and it is always interesting. Living in the midwest the cost of living is pretty low. I do not work in a rural area.

Nice job!

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Here in Idaho, as an LPN, I work for the state. Pay is disgustingly low here. Starting @ $13 and some change. I've been there for five years and make considerably more, but I could still make $5/hour more at a hospital.

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what are the wages for nurses from the FOR-PROFIT HEALTH CARE CONTRACTORS?

these companies takeover healthcare for the state and county jails/prisons.

the likes of CMS, PHS, ARMOR and PrimeCare medical.

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i work in a county jail, 400 inmates, i work per diem with no benifits and only 8 hour shifts. the pay is 30 an hour and 33 an hour on nights. duties are easy and routine. i dont know if this is really correctional nursing or not. but i have heard many times over that if i went to a prison around here i would make a lot more and work twelve hour shifts.

then i heard about an MTA job where the prison cross trains you in a correctional officer and Rn. by the way, i am an RN

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Specializes in Psych, Correctional, LTC and Rehab.

I find that it also depends on whether or not it is county/state VS. private companies that pay less.

Hey, are you near Phila. ?

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In some areas, CCA pays nurses much more than county or state. A lot depends on where you live.

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Specializes in med surg, ER, pediatrics 7 years, home c.

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yes, i am saying MUCH easier-and i have worked corrections in TWO states-in maximum security penitentiary facilities, to LARGE medium security prisons, county jails, and detention centers/boot camps-done it ALL.

MUCH MUCH easier physically and mentally HANDS DOWN

im not so sure i agree with this,

i work at a county prison in PA. we have around 80 inmates, i am a male LPN,

i am also the only nurse working at this facility i have worked hospitals, nursing homes, DRs offices home care, emergency room, and pediatrics.

and i must say this is the most challenging job i have ever had i never stop,

the DR comes in once aweek, i have around 140 meds to keep track of, but i will tell you this the pay is better and i love being a nurse i know this is what i was ment to do.

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LPN Louisiana $22

I work in Louisiana prison system. I'm an RN and I only get $22.00 an hour. Where are you working that pays LPN $22.00? Do you know what they pay RN's?

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