sweetershots

Correctional nursing is one of the best kept secrets in the nursing industry. I have been in the field for 12 years now and will NEVER go back to hospital nursing. I work for the state - the pay is competitive with hospitals, the benefits and retirement package are superior to most. More nurses will be assaulted or abused in hospital settings this year than in any correctional facility. We know who our patients are and what they are capable. There are no surprises. We work in co-operation with custody and meet community standards of care for inmates. We are treated as professionals and peers by the custody and adminitrative staff of our facility. We have a very busy clinic, and will most likely become even more so as the population ages. Unfortunately, as the economy suffers more, our industry will grow. There is most definitely a need for more nurses in the correctional specialty (and it is a specialty). We fill or vacancies quickly as they occur and our turnover is low. As I mentioned before - Correctional Nursing is one of the best kept secrets in the nursing field. We never have a dull moment. There is something new to learn and a different experience almost daily. We work hard, but we laugh alot. It can't hurt to try it out. If it's now your cup of tea, there are always LOTS of hospital jobs available. Thanks for listening. I hope this helped you out some.