do the correctionals hire new grads?

I took my boards in February 09. Graduated in November 08. I started in corrections in August of this year. I couldn't be happier. Of course there are days where you are overwhelmed but you could get that in EVERY setting. You are able to be very hands on. And where I work (unsure of other facilities) there is only 1 nurse and 1 med tech (or nurse on meds sometimes) so we are tight nit and don't worry about communication. There are 5 employees. I think it is a great place to work. And as everyone else stated, be very cautios of the I/M they can be super nice one minute and plotting the next! Most often than not they are being nice for a reason! Stand your ground and don't back down! there are plenty of Officers available to you at any time. Good luck!

hey can i ask where you are located?

I have a question, I am a new grad VN and am considering corrections nursu=ing. Now, I have a father who has been locked up for about 7years and has 2 more to go. How will this affect me? Can any one answer this? Thannx

i grad in may 09 and i have an interview at a correctional. advice anyone??? what kind of questions will they ask?? similar ones i suppose??