Working in State Prison

[Cntw82BanRN]

I'm a new grad nurse (RN) and I'm working on getting my license soon. My aunt works for the State Prison as a medical records clerk and she's suggesting that I work there as an RN. The idea sounds scary to me but I'm sure I'm just stereotyping all these prisoners..I'd like to know any of you who are working for the state prison, how is it like? what do you do? My aunt kept asking me if I'm interested because she said she can refer me, but I couldn't give her an answer as of yet..

[PMHNP10]

I'm a new grad nurse (RN) and I'm working on getting my license soon. My aunt works for the State Prison as a medical records clerk and she's suggesting that I work there as an RN. The idea sounds scary to me but I'm sure I'm just stereotyping all these prisoners..I'd like to know any of you who are working for the state prison, how is it like? what do you do? My aunt kept asking me if I'm interested because she said she can refer me, but I couldn't give her an answer as of yet..

I would not recommend a new grad work in the CDC. For one, the system is a mess, but for another, you really have to know your stuff because the inmates will tell you whatever they need to tell you to get the attention they desire; and you have to sort the bs from truth. Get your basic skills down; build your confidence; then look at corrections nursing. The actual job of caring for convicts isn't bad (as long as you don't allow your personal feelings about certain crimes affect your care) and is no less safe IMHO than working in a regular hospital.