California Correctional Facility Nursing

Standup · Feb 8, 2008

I am interested in attaining a job at either Salinas Valley State Prison or the Men's Colony in San Luis Obispo. I have taken the online exam ranking me at 85%, which is in tier 5. I have military experience that hopefully increases that ranking, as the top three are 100% and above. Does anyone have any experience they can relay to me in regards to this list and what the expected wait is until I am able to apply, interview for a job? Calls to the state job board and prison contact have not been returned or they have not known the answer to any questions.

Hi. I am a student nurse thinking of correctional nursing. Im sorry I don't have an answer to your question. However I have a question for you. Can you please send me the site for the online test you mentioned? Thank You and good luck.

velourchunky1 · Feb 11, 2008

Start here http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/. Navigate through the careers tab. What area are you looking for? What do you know of nursing in the state corrections? Keep me posted on any other questions you may have and I will try to let you know what I know.

Ms Mischief · Feb 26, 2008

Print out an application from the California website and turn it into personnel. Or you can wait for them to send you a job inquiry. The wait varies. I'm not sure if all institutions you apply for will send you an inquiry.

velourchunky1 · Feb 27, 2008

From what I understand these jobs are very competitive. Although San Quentin seems to always have a help wanted sign up. Is there anything I can do as I wait for a job inquiry?...such as involvig myself in sometype of work experience to insure me getting hired...I am excited about the opportunity to work in a CA facility and a telemetry nurse now......maybe you can dispell some myths....I have been told to take a part-time position to get my foot in the door(as I am looking for a full time position)..... true?...thanks for any suggestions you forward on to me

Ms Mischief · Feb 28, 2008

Yes, it's very competitive. As I said, I would print out an app. and send it in; then follow up with a phone call. It may speed up your inquiry. If you wait for the inquiry they will send you a letter asking you to fill out and send in the application by a certain date, and of course this just delays the process.

You were given good advice when told to try to get your foot in the door part time. Many part-timers get priority to get in full time. Sadly, it really is who you know many of the times IMO.

velourchunky1 · Apr 17, 2008

Hi Ms Mischief, thanks for the info. I have received a date to interview for corrections nurse (safety)! Without any corrections experience I am trying to do some research now to help me out in the interview process. Any words of advice?

timgirl2121 · Jul 17, 2008

hi velourchunky1 just happen to come by your post I am interviewing for pleasant valley state prison and just wanted to know what questions they ask and if you have any advice for me thanks it would be appreciated.

velourchunky1 · Jul 17, 2008

If you want some info/advice I would rather do it through e-mail

timgirl2121 · Jul 18, 2008

thanks velourchunky1

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timgirl2121 · Jul 21, 2008

I was trying to get information on something and didnt know that wont post anymore thank you.