krf1989

Thank you everyone for all of the responses! I have still not received an official offer from the jail but today I received an offer for a part-time telemetry position and have to get back to them within a few days. Would I be crazy to try and see if the jail would allow me to work prn so I could get more experience? Or would this be too overwhelming to start two brand new and completely different jobs as a new grad? I am still a bit undecided about everything being as it is all so new.

I too would like to know what future options would be if I accepted a position in correctional nursing? What have you discovered?

Hey all- I am a new grad and I applied for a job in a county jail for which I have received a conditional offer. I have not made a commitment to this job yet as I am still waiting for my transcripts to arrive to their HR. I am excited about this job opportunity as I know it is hard for new grads to find jobs. But I am curious as to how potential future employers will view this experience. I know all the pluses such as good assessment skills and autonomy, but will having this be my only experience hinder me? Should I focus more on getting a hospital job? My ultimate goal is to do international and/or travel nursing, but I do not have a specialty area that I am leaning towards. Any input would be greatly appreciated!