Re: It is safe to work in state correction as RN
Personally, I feel much safer in the state prison than I do in the county Level I trauma center, where junkies and drunks always wanted to take a swing at you. Have you seen angry drug abusers break their 4-point leather restraints in the ED? Scary what coked up, cracked-up, methed-up people will do, and security isn't exactly standing over your shoulder. The previous posting is noteworthy, because there are rules to follow, and they are important in order to keep you safe. However, overall....I feel very safe. The c/o's are quite protective of the nurses.
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I personally feel very safe at my job. You obviously need to constantly be aware of your surroundings and any potential dangers....if a red flag raises in your head for any reason that is something to take note of. The officers I work with are VERY protective and if you take time to listen to them they have some very good safety pointers to give....they certainly helped me out! I currently work night shift and am the only nurse on duty for that shift at our facility...it is a rush, crazy, busy, sometimes slow...but I wouldn't trade it for anything! I wish you the best of luck...it is the most fun I have had yet!
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