correctional nursing pay rate

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I applied for a job at a local prison but the pay was much lower than I expected and i was nervous about that type of work as i tend to trust people I'm caring for, so i declined the job. I'm wondering what pay most of you are getting

We, the staff found 72 gallons of 'Jack' at my Max security prison... You'd be surprised at the resourcefulness. One guy even had a minature prison built of match sticks that was almost an exact replica of this max prison... He had never been to those areas... Imagine all the info it took to take him there....It's now on display.... as a reminder... Be very careful... They can suck you in... that's why they're called, "CON"-VICTS.

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We, the staff found 72 gallons of 'Jack' at my Max security prison... You'd be surprised at the resourcefulness. One guy even had a minature prison built of match sticks that was almost an exact replica of this max prison... He had never been to those areas... Imagine all the info it took to take him there....It's now on display.... as a reminder... Be very careful... They can suck you in... that's why they're called, "CON"-VICTS.

Very interesting and, well,...informative. Thanks. Haven't heard any of those stories about this prison. I have heard that they do sneak drugs in now and again, etc. I guess it isn't a far stretch to think a bottle might be brought in now and again somehow. But things are tight for sure. Con-victs...Yes, true. :)

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I would opt to keep them and detox them, you never know when someone will finally decide they have had enough and decide to stay clean or sober. I know it's not that likely but, you gotta give them that chance.

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Vermont Correctional RN $20 to $30/hr

LPN $16.50 to $19/hr

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In Indianapolis a RN made 25 an hour and the LPN made 20 an hour. It was mainly staffed by LPN's and the RN's had a supervisory position. I was the second shift supervisor. I loved working in correction but I could not work second shift because of my children. I waited it out 7 months though but decided to leave because everyone loved there jobs and no one was thinking about leaving...I wanted a day shift position. TowannaG

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Hi,

I don't work in correctional nursing but my mother does. I know for night shift 6p-6a RN's 28/hr with diffs, LPN 20 something/hr with diffs. She is an LPN and loves it here in Vegas.

Cheryl

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I think your salary depends on the company you work for. I work for CMS-correctional medical services. there salary ranges and benefits are wonderful. PHS on the other hand pay terribly. look into CMS employed prisons.

Bandaid911

I don't know where you work for CMS but I worked in Mo. for 10 years, made it to the level of administrator and still only made $56,000 a year. You work like dog and they treat their employees terrible. :angryfire
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Vermont Correctional RN $20 to $30/hr

LPN $16.50 to $19/hr

Wow, that's a big range. In the Max I just left, the rates were between $24/hr. and $28-29/hr. base, depending on experience (in years) as a RN. But you have to add on geographical pay, harzardous duty, and differentials too. LPN's were/are in a different union and make about $14-16 hr.
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Current Rate Of 32 60 Sumpen And What With Shift Diff, Retention Bonus, And Meal Allowance Somewhere Around 39 An Hour With Only 5 Years In

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