Is Corrections a good job for a new RN Grad???

[nursgwithcompassion]

Hi, Im a new grad RN and also new to allnurses. Im intrested in working in corrections. Not really sure what to expect. I would like to get informaion on scenerios and interview techniques. Is this the right field to get into as a new grad? Having a hard time landing a new grad job becasue hospitals arent hiring many new grad due to the ecomony. And unfortunely, I need to get to work asap as I have bills and other expenses! pls help???

[aicfan]

I think that you should have at least a year of med surg. first. Corrections is very autonomous and tou have to be able to detect malingerers

[Jailhouse RN]

Corrections is not a good place for a new RN grad. Too many places to get caught up and or fooled by inmates. You need top notch assessment skills along with real life experience. Corrections is not designed for new nurses. I sincerely suggest getting a few years of med surg / ER before comming o Corrections. But I welcome you to professional nursing

[sauconyrunner]

Maybe it isn't the best place for a New Grad, but if it is the job you are offered, and the only one, I'd take it and make what I could of it.

[Delete_Me_Please]

Correctional nursing is an environment similar to the burn unit... You only have to work there for about a week before you know if it is right for you or not. Go for it, just dont put all your chips on it, as you may find it to be a terrible fit for you.

[dalgal, ASN, RN]

Wow, there is this predominance in the nursing profession to get a strong foundation in Med-Surg nursing before venturing out to see what else is out there, . . .

Interesting thought, . .

Are Doctors required to go through 1-4 years of being a general practitioner?

I THINK IT DEPENDS ON THE PERSON, THE ENVIRONMENT, DESIRE, and DRIVE/MATURITY

I so agree, I started out in corrections right after LPN school and after a yer, when I completed my ADN to get my RN, pretty much everyone was pushing med surg ... I applied and was offerred a position but ultimately chose to stay in corrections because I feel I am where I want to be and get to do things such as blood draws and I.V.s, and especially, I get to work with corrections staff, mental health providers and really have a supportive atmosphere... I think you should go with where you picture yourself happy, not just take the path people think you should take...

That's just my 2 cents.... good luck to you!