Prison nurse

Not many nurses go to school thinking they'll end up working in a prison. But it can be surprisingly rewarding. Get some tips from an experienced correctional nurse before you jump in.

A Corrections Nurse is a nurse who provides medical assistance and care for inmates in a prison or correctional facility. A Corrections Nurse is a job that is challenging, wide ranging, and one that takes quick and critical thinking. Correctional Nursing can also offer greater autonomy and can be very rewarding. Correctional Nursing not only... Continue Reading »

While I’d love more nurses to enter the specialty of correctional nursing, it is not for everyone. Earlier I posted about signs that you were destined to be a correctional nurse. This time, I am turning the tables and listing some reasons this may not be the best fit. Recently I asked for input on ... Read More about Ten Reasons Correctional Nursing May Not Be Right for You

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Prison Nurse.

If you ask the common man his main fear, it’s going to Prison. But for Courtney Frederick, entering Prison each day is part of her job. Courtney is a Prison Nurse. And it’s a growing breed. An average salary for a Federal Prison Nurse starts at around $55,000 but can go up from there, especially if you‘re a traveling Nurse. We sat down with Courtney for a one on one, on what it’s like to be behind bars 10 hours a day with some of America’s toughest and most wanted criminals. Courtney started…

The recent prison riot in Chino, CA brings to mind the need for a well prepared nursing staff to handle mass casualties. According to reliable reports, 250 inmates were injured, 55 seriously. How is nursing care during a prison riot?

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