Just got my letter for Pelican Bay...questions!!!

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I just recieved my letter from the state yesterday inquiring if I am still interested in working as an RN at Pelican Bay in Crescent City, CA. I ranked 3 out of 17. I sent my letter back today telling them that I was interesting. I will just wait a little while for an interview. I have sooo many questions. I have worked around prisoners while in nursing school in the hospital but that is it. What can I expect at the interview? If I am accepted for employment what can I expect while working there (safety, working hours/conditions, ect). My uncle is a CO there and said that the nurses are never left alone with inmates but I still want an insiders nurse point of view on Pelican Bay as I know it is a super-max prison. Im a little intimidated....but the pay for my family is so worth it as is the move up there. Thanks in advance.

Misty

Thanks for the info!!! I only have 2 years nursing experience and some of it was in labor and delivery so really not much help in the prison setting except in assessment. I will definitely read up on that whole thread and start reading. I called the HR today and she was very vague. Since I sent my application up to Sacramento I think I am going to send her a copy of it to the prison as well with my references letters, ACLS and BLS cards and hopefully that will gather up some attention. Even though its a 12 hour move from here I am eagerly willing to do it to get my kids out of this crime laden area. How long after your interview did you get hired??? Thanks again!!!!

I have to move too, although i loved my prior home. i really like it here also. its an adventure. that is why it took a while to respond. i interviewed 12/1.they contacted my references the next day and pre-employment offer on 12/17. ask at the interview what the next course of action is. Good Luck!!!!!

Turns out that I got the call from the prison on Friday but on Thursday I accepted a position at a local hospital there which better suited me since they offered relocation help. Go figure...lol. If I dont like the hospital after a year I will reapply at the prison! Thanks for all of your help and good luck to you as well!

OMG congratulations!!!!!

Specializes in Forensic Psych RN.

I received my letter from PB and was wondering if we could email each other. I would like to get some info. My email is [email protected]. Thanks.

Specializes in substance abuse, psych, LTC, corrections.

WOW!! If your uncle is a CO there, you can expect ALL of the CO's to make sure that you stay safe. Inside the walls, we really take care of our own. Good Luck!:o

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