lvnprntlc replied to nurse angora4's topic in Correctional
reading about a lot of other correctional facilities on here...i am realizing that we do have a lot of staff! we have acute (16 beds) and sub-acute (60 beds) at are facility. not sure if that is why...
lvnprntlc replied to dazzle256's topic in Correctional
We have 1500 inmates with approx. 14-15 nurses on the night shift. 4 nurses for 1000 inmates sounds like a bad ratio to me...but I guess it must be the facility that I work
lvnprntlc replied to nurse angora4's topic in Correctional
The benefits are usually good. The RN's at our facility get 15% hazard duty pay on top of their gross income. We also get a uniform allowance. The downside is the type of patients that you have....
lvnprntlc replied to littleplaynurse's topic in Correctional
hi! i have worked in correctional nursing for over 6 years now. i have also worked ltc in the past. the facility i work in has an acute and sub-acute unit. we also care for 1500 incarcerated...