Recv'd Letter of Interest to work at San Quentin

[king_of_the_hill_fan]

I guess I applied to work at a prison when I was looking for my first LVN job 6 months ago. I got a letter asking if I was still interested just a few days ago. I currently work at a long term care facility in the Bay Area.

Does anyone here currently work at or has previously worked at San Quentin (or another CA state prison?) Care to provide a brief overview of what it's like? This will be my 2nd LVN job ever and it would be a huge leap and drastic change from what I'm used to now. (assuming I actually get an interview and then get the job)

Many thanks in advance!

:)

[katkonk, BSN, RN]

There are SOOOOOOOO many old posts on this subject. Just poke around the threads for a while, and look at older posts.

[gnursjr2]

A LVN I currently work with used to work at San Quentin. He told me that he used to have to wear bullet proof vest and face shield when passing meds d/t urine or feces being thrown. Lovely.

[katkonk, BSN, RN]

But, it can be that way anywhere. It certainly happens in Texas, too...just about every unit I have worked on, in some form or fashion. Or at least the risk is there.