prisonnurse02

That sounds like a load of crap to me. They will do NCIC checks and possibly credit checks, but I don't think what you are saying even sounds legal, much less feasible.

I'm sure it's different for different managers but to me, the content is the most important thing. Also, I frown heavily on grammar and/or spelling errors. I mean, if you are trying to make a good impression, don't make simple mistakes. I also don't like it when applicants are being "cute" or "funny" on their resume, like listing times of unemployment as "domestic engineer" (that has really happened to me). Lastly, if you do get interviewed, a follow-up letter is very impressive to me.

I think it depends upon how long you have already been waiting. Have you interviewed with anyone? If so, you can send them a "thank you" follow up letter. From a management standpoint, I don't see a problem with contacting the dept. supervisor, but don't bug them to death or they may not hire you because you are getting on their nerves ! Or if they have a website and have recruiters, call the recruiter !

Definately......start looking into it now if that is what you want to do.

Yes, we do respond to emergencies wherever the inmate is.

I also have just applied from a job in occupational health. I have been a nurse for 18 years, but I'm nervous and very much want this position. Regarding certifications, from what I understand, you have to work a certain number of hours in the occupational health field before you can even get certified, I think it's something like 1000 hours. Good luck !

You would do absolutely fine in corrections. All in all, it's about the "easiest" nursing job I can think of. I'm sure this depends upon what type of facility you work in, but it's certainly less physicially strenuous than med/surg in a hospital or nursing home.

I have been working in corrections (prison, not jail) for almost 8 years. The very best advice if you must go into corrections is definately being firm, fair and consistent. Treat the inmates/detainees/offenders (whatever they are called where you are) with professional respect, but then on the other hand, you don't "kiss their butt". With that being said, the very best advice I would give to a new nurse going into corrections is DO NOT DO IT !! Having a long time position as a correctional nurse has made it almost impossible for me to get another position in any other nursing field, even though I had several years of ER and ICU experience prior to working in corrections.

Great. Do you like it?

You can still work in corrections. You definately cannot work in a prison that your family is incerated at, but anywhere else should be okay. When your employer asks if you know anybody who is incarcerated in the state, just tell them the truth.

It's not a bad idea if you want a job! You will definately get calls if there are jobs available in your area. Heck, even out of your area for that matter.

Does anyone here work for the TDOJ? I am considering taking a travel/prn job that involves multiple TDOJ facilities and I am curious about their operations.

Can you not talk to your supervisor (the one that works for the same company you do)? There seems to definately be some illegal things going on here and you will be much better off leaving your job than losing your license.

Quit and move on. They will have a reason for firing you and you still won't be able to get unemployment.

I have been working in corrections for 7 years. It is very difficult not to become "institutionalized". It only takes being scammed a time or two before you get skeptical. I have found that if you treat every inmate/patient the same, being very consistent in your care while still following all of the rules, they (for the most part) learn to respect you and realize that they cannot scam you. But believe me, as soon as the next nurse comes along, they will start all over again with that one !