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  1. Correctional Orientation

    Be prepared to get thrown in rather quickly. My orientation was pretty good, but that was because a) my boss wants to change the old system throwing people in and letting them figure it b)...
  2. Working crazy hours, weekends and holidays are basically what you sign up for when you are a nurse. I'm sorry, I realize that is not the answer you were looking for but it is the truth. You need to...
  3. Correctional nursing like ER?

    Medical is different in a county jail because they are coming right in from the streets before they go to state or federal. Many of them receive minimal to no health care on the outside so we have to...
  4. how much do starting RNs earn a year?

    I saw the listing online and faxed my
  5. New Grad in Corrections

    Just be 100% honest about it and you should be fine. In fact I have a similar situation. My DL was suspended for a year because I didn't pay a speeding ticket, I told them exactly what happened and...
  6. There is hope!

    Congrats!!! It is so refreshing to hear someone who is actually grateful for a wonderful opportunity. Many of my friends have turned down jobs because they don't like the pay or shift....hello...
  7. New Grad in Corrections

    I am a new grad in corrections and love it, but it does pose some problems for the newbie. It is such an autonomous position and no matter how well you did in school new grads don't have the...
  8. Why do you want to do an LPN program first? If you want to be an RN I suggest going right into
  9. Ever worry about your family's safety?

    I have never had this happen and if it did I would report it immediately. They will most likely know your last name. Most correctional facilities identify all employees by first initial and last...
  10. how much do starting RNs earn a year?

    I am an RN with an
  11. Any new grad jobs?

    Wow Tyler, what a kind-hearted nurse you
  12. Typical Medications Distributed

    Our top meds are: Trazodone, vistaril, thorazine, remeron, risperdal, seroquel, lisinopril, norvasc, vancomycin and motrin. We only have one LVN, but I think most facilities have more than that....
  13. how much do starting RNs earn a year?

    It is a county jail so I am a county employee. The day starts with count, corrections count is longer than a typical hospital count. Every key, syringe, laceration tray, staple remover, scissor,...
  14. Any new grad jobs?

    Congrats!!!
  15. What do I do??

    I found the add on the sherriff's department website and sent in a resume. Go to all the county jails websites in your area and check for job openings, same for any state or federal prisons in your...