jescalynn

Yes I love it and I'm glad I switched from private sector. We have lots of OT which can be good or bad. Lol. Lots of money!

Probably depends where your at if your near Avenel they are hiring, they are always hiring. Many are many aren't. But it takes apx 6 months to get hired so don't get discouraged and apply everywhere.

Don't believe everything you see on TV. I have never witnessed abuse and neglect. Prisoners recieve better treatment than many people out on the street. But it's not a job for the faint of heart. Keep reading forums on here there are lots that talk about what a day in the life is like.

RNs can swap off the bat, LVNs have to wait till the end of probation.

8hr shifts 6-2, 2-10, 10-12. OT is expected where I am. Your schedule is set, your RDOs (days off) are determined by your set schedule. Some people luck out and get good RDOs others get Tuesdays and Wednesday's off.

I was limited term full time, not intermittent not sure how that works. All I know is you'll cap out at 1500hrs a year.

I was hired limited term. The prison I work at hires most of its staff LT, I worked and still applied/interviewed. I was ok with the LT because I really just wanted my foot in the door, once your in your in. Everything else will be easier. FYI I started applying in August got the offer in late December (applied at 4, got interviews at 4, refused 1 interview, got offers from 2) my first day was in March. It is a slow process don't get frustrated or give up.

What I was told: you get one year, rolled over for two and at the end of two your made permanent. Wait it out it will all work out. What I did: applied for every permanent opening at my facility until I was made permanent. Took 2 months. So it is what you make it, I applied just as an outsider, made my desire known and I'm glad I did. Your probation period doesn't start until after your made FT, so I wasn't about to wait.

So true! Someone explained to me that in *most* cases the only thing the inmate has control of is his body. He will care for it meticulously and come to the RN for the slightest things. They also love new nurses new people to try to manipulate!

That's what I just did. It is quite a transition but I'm glad I made the move!

My orientation was 2 months, so yes fantastic. I feel safer working in corrections than I would working in a ED. COs are there to keep you safe with inmate interactions. You should never be alone with an inmate & if you are (sometimes will happen) you have an alarm, a whistle and your voice.

Depends where in the prison you are and if your a RN/LVN or PT. As a RN I do assessments and charting. That's about it. I'm vacation relief in the TTA and CTC. Occasionally I'll do an IV or dressing change or clean up.

"There is an apple seed in my ear". When interviewed, me "why did you put an apple seed in your ear". I/P "so I could save it for later"

Schools, call the group homes, day care centers ect., I'm in California and all facilities by me with the exception of schools advertise on Craigslist.

I think it's referring to someone you know there at the facility because if its an issue they can move the inmate. Just talk to your HR person or your supervisor.

You made a good choice I switched from skilled nursing to corrections, my drive is insane to work (1hr15min), but at least here in CA the pay is phenomenal so it's worth it. I feel less stress in corrections. It's not for everyone but it's for me!

Turns out I needed nothing pretty much nothing lol, scrubs a few pens (even though they are technically contraband) and a whistle. Lol I was all worried for nothing.

Jeans, t-shirts and flip-flops for me over here in California. I wear scrubs and danskos when I'm going on appointments because I've run over my toe too many times with wheelchairs and once dropped the lift on my foot. Lol

$31/hr in ca, no benefits crap vacation, tons of work little reward from management (although huge rewards from grateful patients). I've been working at an icf-ddn for 3 years, 2 as a RN and just quit to move to corrections.

Thank you everyone, looks like day one is just paperwork and training videos so they will be able to inform me then. I'll pack a lunch because this facility is out in the middle of nowhere and leave basically everything in my car

Thanks! No sanitizer? I would have never guessed on that.

Nursing school has a funny way of pointing you in the direction you should go. I went into school wanting to do l&d HATED every second of that clinical lol, ended up in peds, next month I start corrections. (And on a side note I'm also a petite blonde lol, not that looks have anything to do with your ability )

6 months after first applying, 4 months after my first interview I got my official offer and background clearance to start as a corrections RN the first of next month! Yay! I'm so excited! My question for you readers out there what should I bring with me my first day? May seem like a silly question so excuse me if it is, but I've only done icf-ddn nursing and it's no where near the same! It's time for me to switch gears!

I started applying in August, got my first of three interviews in October, got two job offers in January. Now waiting on fingerprinting which will take 4-8 weeks before my firm offer comes in. Its really, really long. I am starting at the bottom of the pay scale but I have less than two years of experience as a nurse and first state job. Benefits and everything are on the calpers website.

I interviewed last month in ca exact same questions! Have another interview on monday I'm curious if it will be the same again lol