redtrees

I've worked in corrections for the last 2 years. I agree that working in corrections keeps your skills sharp. I don't know how many times I've been surprised by the unusual things that make it through booking. When I first started, the other NP on staff (who'd worked corrections for >10yrs) advised me to stay a few years, then move on unless I wanted to make my career in corrections. Her advice for when I do start looking for another job: sell yourself like crazy because most non-correctional employers don't understand correctional medicine. Stress the variety of skills that corrections has helped you develop and the breadth of knowledge required to treat the inmate population. Good luck!

What type NP are you? FNP Where (state)(rural/urban) do you practice? CA, Corrections Are you independent or in a group? Employee of a correctional healthcare corporation How many years experience? 2 What is your before tax paycheck amount? $3860 Monthly or bi-weekly? biweekly Salary/hourly/other(explain)? hourly Avg hours on check? 80 What are the perks of your contract? (ie. PTO/vacation/bonuses) 10 days vacation annually + 10 national holidays + 1 floating holiday + 1 personal day, 12 days of sick leave, $1500 continuing education with 5 days of educational leave, 401k with partial employer match, partially employer paid medical/dental/vision, malpractice insurance, no call, no weekends.