I work for the Oregon Department of Corrections. Oregon is not "Privatized" as some states are. It also is not a "right to work state". This means we have a very strong union so the pay is something like this: RN= 18 to 25 per hour (approx) LPN= 11 to 18 per hour (approx) This does not include the benifits nor the retirement program which the state picks adds 6 percent into. If you have experience in corrections you should look into Oregon. ------------------ Above all, Have fun with life