BadgerBoy

I worked in Corrections in WI for 8 yrs, as a C/O (correctional officer) not a "prison guard".From my inyeraction with RN's on a daily basis the ones that have established therapeutic relationships with inmates are the ones that got respect. There is the whole staff manipulation aspect but.if you do.that which "security" trains you to do your job (report anything.that the inmate says that could be.construed.as inappropriate, and if necessary write a ticket [prison slang for conduct report].YConfront the inmates behavior by being.1) Professional healthcare practioner 2) know security policy and.procedures and hold inmate to the same standard he/she has coming.from the dedicated Correctional Officers who run their cell hall. You will do just fine. In POSC (PRINCIPLES OF SUBJECT.CONTROL) one mantra recited during.warm up is I am relaxed but alert.