Hospital vs State Prison CA

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Specializes in float- ED, ICCU, Med/Surg.

I have been going back and forth trying to figure out if I should take a prison position. I could make the same pay with 4 ESI's a month (Extra shift incentive) in addition to my full time pay. But is working in the prison worth it? I would have better benefits in the CA prison system but the drive is about 30 min compared to my 5-10 commute now. I have been a RN for 2.5 years in acute care and I am already ready for some change, just not sure that the prison is it. Also how much will it disrupt my daily family life? I hear that you can get stuck with overtime if someone doesn't show up. Help!:confused: I would like to hear others experiences.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Welcome to the site

Will move this to the correctional forum for more input

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