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sjdoxies, it may not be as scary as we are making it in our heads. I'm use to patients being abusive and yelling at me that I'm late with their pain meds (when truly thats not the case). I've been hit, kicked, spit on, had patients throw things at me, call me every name in the book. Everyone keeps telling me..if I can handle that, I can handle inmates. I'm up for the challenge! Good luck to you in your new job.

I'm an LPN, I have 3 years of experience in a hospital working ortho and med/surg. I recently was offered a job as LPN 4p-12a at our county jail. It houses 800 inmates both male and female. I start next month! I'm trying to get as much information as I can! I'm extremely nervous but excited to start something new. Does anyone have an tips or advice? My biggest fear is being maniuplated by an inmate due to no experience in this field..and the fact that I'm young (23) Also, I'm a very friendly person..I've taken care of patients who've done horrible things, I have no problem being nice to them...but in a jail..I'm sure its different. Any info would be greatly appreciated! :)