Specialties Correctional
Published Sep 5, 2000
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
UnchainedFever
41 Posts
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.
NursesRmofun, ASN, RN
1,239 Posts
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. :)
ripley
10 Posts
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.
Pattiecake
165 Posts
Vermont Correctional RN $20 to $30/hr
LPN $16.50 to $19/hr
TowannaG
37 Posts
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
mickeymouse1205
63 Posts
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
Dixiecup
659 Posts
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
Bandaid911
Vermont Correctional RN $20 to $30/hrLPN $16.50 to $19/hr
HEDNURSE
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