mercedes_rn replied to mikethemurse's topic in Correctional
Love your description of what "we" do. I've been a corrections nurse for 12 yrs. and wouldn't change it for the world! It's everything you said and a lot more. You have to learn assessment skills that aren't taught in any nursing school. You lea...
I've been in corrections over 5 years and really like it. I've practiced in AZ and WA states. I'm looking to move again and would like anyone's recommendations on warm sunny cities that have good correctional facilities where I could possibly work....
mercedes_rn replied to mercedes_rn's topic in Correctional
Thanks for your reply. My last job was working for a Federal Detention center and it was the worst job I ever had!! I heard that all Bureau of Prison facilities are the same. Maybe not -- what have you heard about the facility in Texarkana?
mercedes_rn replied to mercedes_rn's topic in Correctional
Yes, I'm sure I want to work in a warmer environment. I need the sun and warmth for myself!!! I've already worked county jails in Phoenix so I know how the inmates can be, but I want to try a different location so I can compare. Any suggestions?
mercedes_rn replied to texascowgirl's topic in Correctional
I love those shows but unfortunately I work 7p - 5a and don't see too many. The one that was filmed in Washington state is where I work! I got to see them filming some of it when I was working booking. I didn't get to be in any of them though.
mercedes_rn replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional
Hi there, I've been in corrections for 5 years and have worked at all levels -- federal, state and county. Everywhere I've worked the inmates are given the filled syringes to inject themselves and I've never heard of anyone trying to hurt a nurse wi...