physical screening and bootcamp

First, if you take a job in the BOP, your an officer first. If an inmate assaults or kills you, you won't be much help as a nurse. Nurses carry OC spray and handcuffs. Just the way it is. Second, the training in Glynco, GA is 3 weeks, not 8....not sure where you got that. You have classroom (it's like 8th grade level material), self defense training. The physical test is on day 2, you have to pass it to move on. For most people it's really easy. You have to run 1/4 mile and at the end place handcuffs on a person, go up and down steps with a weighted jacket on, complete a simple obstacle course, and do a dummy drag in the gym. I can't recall the time frames for all but they are pretty easy. If you fail you get a second chance the next day, fail twice and your on the airplane home the next day and looking for a new job. If your looking for a job with pretty good benefits, it might be for you, if your looking for a rewarding nursing position, stay away......Inmates appreciate nothing. Good Luck

That makes a lot of sense. You wouldn't be much use if you're killed. Def looking for something different, the strong benefits help. Thanks for your feedback.