First year in nursing in a correctional setting

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I am a new nurse and just started working @ a Federal prison this week. After orienting at all the facilities I will be on a med surg unit. Can anyone give me some ideas/pointers on organization or their routine for a 12 hr workday? There will be a max of 7 patients (inmates) per nurse. Also has anyone started their nursing career @ a prison vs a hospital, were you able to develop a good foundation?

Hi, I graduated BSN in November, passed my boards last week (yay!) and am starting the job search. I am planning on calling the federal prisons, state prisons etc as well as hospitals. Any advice on who to deal with, some things to expect in the process, etc? For the two of you who started in November, how is it going?

Thanks,

Jennifer

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