Need some input about correctional nursing please

[Tonjia]

Hi all,

I am currently an ER nurse, been working in the ER for 16 years. From the huge trauma center to the normal size non trauma center. To put it bluntly I am burnt out. I still have another 10 years until I reach retirement age, so I am investigating other

nursing areas.

I have an interview on Monday at our local county jail, this seems to be a coveted job in our area, without much turnover.

My question for your correctional nurses, what would flag me that this is going to be a good/bad place to work?? What questions should I ask?

I know ER inside and out, but this is a brand new area for me, and I have never worked outside of a hospital setting. Thanks for any input that you may have:)

[Jaila]

I think you should ask any questions that would make taking this job a deal breaker for you....shift work, pay, benefits, mandatory ot, staffing levels, seniority with regaurd to shift bid, equipment on hand for assessments, etc...

As far as what the job entails....it covers the whole spectrum. I think a person can get "burnt out" in any field, nursing or otherwise.

There are so many posts on here that you can check out to see if you are interested. I would definitely recommend a tour of the facility and maybe at a busier time for example swings or graveyards when there is typically less support staff (other nurses, doctors, & custody).

I personally love it! Check out some of the other posts...and good luck whatever you decide.