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Hello! It can depend on the program itself, but many programs are 1 year up to 2 years depending on how quickly someone can finish. Most still require pre-requisite classes prior to entering and some maybe even LVN work experience. I would start by looking at general programs in the area you’d plan to attend to get the most clear idea so you have a clear blueprint. Reach out if you have any questions.

Thanks dude! I appreciate that and your support. I’m happy knowing it’s helpful to be in this space. I just want to share what I would have found helpful when I first was starting out. I haven’t forgotten what it was like and now I’m in a solid place where I want to give back to next people coming up.

It depends which side of corrections. I noticed county has more LVNs, the prison actually has about the same for both LVNs and RNs. The prison hires a lot more nurses in general.

Of course! Happy to do it! The hardest class I’d say is chemistry. For me it was just different from the others.

I’d rather take the sciences classes and general education over than take a Nursing class. They’re another beast and the grading scale for nursing classes is crazy.

Great questions! Thank you too!

Thanks friend! I enjoy being here!

@@davidsilverman421 Goodluck!! You’re nearly there! Keep going !

@@davidsilverman421 let’s goo!

Nice !! Just so you know I retook my TEAS 3 times. So keep spirits high but don’t get discouraged on your first result. It’s normal to take it more than once. Also right on! Last class, you’re almost ready!

It took me one time but I did study for close to 3 months. I used Uworld and studied until my brain literally couldn’t hold anymore information. I have tips if you need.

It honestly would depend how it interferes with your mobility. If you’re putting yourself at risk to hurt your back more, I would question the career. Speaking to your doctor about it would be my recommendation and see what they recommend. Nursing does at least as your in school or bedside require moving patients.

I’d say it depends on a few factors. By chronic is that constant? Or frequent flare ups? What causes the flare ups if so? How long do they last? Can you take something or do something to relieve the pain? Does chiropractic or massage treatment help? What’s your limits? How long can you stand and walk before the pain begins or aggravates? Nursing is EXTREMELY hard on the back, standing long hours, walking, bending, pushing, pulling. You will find yourself in very awkward and uncomfortable positions. You will have to move very obese patients or very deadweight patients. You may have to intervene in a split second situation where you need to move fast. I consider myself to have chronic back pain bc I have frequent flare ups of sciatica as well as chronic knee pain (yay military), which have both definitely been quite aggravated by my physical duties. Thankfully I have found that resting for a while (if I can), heat and ice as well as massage and PT have helped me greatly during these times. I will say that wearing the right shoes and always following proper body positioning saves your back 100x over, as well as making sure you’re working on building a strong core. A strong stable core is everything, not just in Nursing, and is one of the best ways to relieve chronic back pain (depending on the issue). Back problems are one of the leading causes of workplace injury in Nursing. I’m by no means trying to scare you off, we need as many good caring nurses as we can find, but I won’t sugarcoat it and say it’s no problem. Just a lot that goes into thinking about this. In the long run, you will definitely be able to have a more cushy desk job like telehealth or at a local clinic, but for your clinicals that are around 8 hrs a day 2 or more days a week for 13-16 weeks per semester, and the first couple years of your career, you will be very physical.

@@The_Pisces_Poet solid message!!

Happy to do it!

Nice! You’ll be there soon enough. I know 2 semesters can seem far away so just hang in there. It’ll be worth the lifestyle after you’re done.

Haha, break from work or school? Dope!

@@MaleNurseMentor new grad orientation on ED holding lol, it is rough out here

It’s rough indeed, but it gets better. New grad orientation is where honestly you’ll learn all your stuff for the job you’ll be doing. Nursing school teaches you how to pass the NCLEX, job orientation teaches you how to be a nurse.

Thanks bro!

Of course man! So happy to do this. I remember what it’s like. I speak to my younger self in nursing school or pre-nursing when I make these videos.

Wow - Pakistan! Thank you fiend, I’m just happy to know it’s helpful!

Thank you friend!

Thanks friend! It’s an honor, if it’s helpful, that gives me energy. I just always want people to know.

Happy to know it helps!

Honestly it’s a very solid career with a lot of runway for growth. The fact that it’s so broad and needed makes it very reliable and stable financially as well. Always a source of income with this career.

It was indeed! lol

When I was working in both the county jail and prison, I’d often think of the inmates family. Stay strong! It’s not easy. It’s a pain I can understand by seeing it first hand working inside.

Love to hear that! It’s been nearly 6 yrs for me and I can’t see why I would never not like it. If it’s the job I move to another job. Such a great feeling!

I agree not much information, and to be honest. I looked into it just now myself. I don’t know much about it. It’s not very frequently talked about it seems. But it seems to be a good gig, I’m not sure how secure or stable the employers that hire for them are. But the job seems really flexible and it seems solid. It’s an option!

I took my MSN at WGU, they also had a BSN program however it’s not accepted in California. But if it works with you, WGU was a good experience as a school for me.

@@MaleNurseMentor damn I noticed it’s not in California…. Right now I’m getting a bachelors in finance I don’t want to switch since it’s easy to get this degree. Where can I message you bro. I have this vision or idea want to get some perspective on it

Insta DMs is best place to reach me

Do it! It’s worth it! Find a path and take it one step at a time. Reach out if you need help finding your path.

Of course brother! I can see your fork in the road. Not an easy call to make. I take your age into account and how much support you have. Also make sure the nursing officer transitions to RN out in the public. I’ve seen many military here have a medical background but still had to do a RN program here.

That’s funny, I’m in a similar place. I have both near me. When I worked at the prison, it was literally 15 min away lol. State hospitals if I remember many were 12’s. State prisons at least in Cali run on 8’s. A lot of people do 16,16,8 and are done working for the week and get 4 days off.

Also by state hospitals at least here in Cali are psych institutions.

@@MaleNurseMentor Interesting. My buddy in central California said he works in a psych institution working part time and RN school full time. He only had to work like 36 hours every two weeks to maintain his benefits. That's what I would like to do so I can continue my education after the LPN program. haha.

Yeah that’d be a good way to do it. I imagine it’s the part time that the state offers. It’s good benefits, the defined pension benefit plan is a good sweetener. They don’t offer pensions practically anywhere anymore.

First off thanks brother, that means a lot to hear. We've come a ways since then. Happy t know you've been subscribed for that long. I love that idea, I'll make a video on that. I think many would find it helpful.

Yes cellphone aren’t allowed. You typically can scroll the web a bit but otherwise you stay busy, there is always something to do, especially charting.

​@@MaleNurseMentor Thanks.

Offered a 12 hr shift at a corrections facility but I feel like I'll be bored out of my mind.

Congrats!! What state?

@@MaleNurseMentor Virginia.

@@theycallmejphil5018 I feel you and that is often a norm in this profession. Still to this day. You are a rarity for sure, but just know men deserve the outcome of this career path as well. It’ll be worth it!

@@TheLynLyn57Congrats ! Also that was very fast of you! The best advice I can give is just recognize you’ll always work until the day you can afford not to work anymore. This means plan for retirement as soon as possible. Don’t wait!

Thanks Eli! I appreciate your support!! You have no idea!

It was cool actually. It’s a unique experience you won’t feel in any other setting. Apart from all the surface stuff and logistical things like locked doors and always being aware of you surroundings - it’s still healthcare. There is a lot of nuance to your question, it all really depends. So to answer here is quit challenging. No day is typical is the best answer. County jail is different from prison, and in each of these areas there are many places to work as a nurse. Something like this may be easier for a DM or even a call, so reach out if your interested. I’d love to give you the scoop. I can give you an example of a county jail intake nurse. It’s about 70% patient facing. But a slower day or busier day can change this. I only say this because you can expect to see a patient inmate coming into jail every 10-30 minutes or so for the duration of your shift. When you’re not seeing a patient you chart or check on them in holding cells etc…

@@MaleNurseMentor thanks for the info! I’ve actually not started nursing school yet but should within 6mo to a year and I just want to get a feel for what’s out there and this is not an avenue I was aware of. I’ve never heard of clinicals while in school rotating through these settings but I wonder if it’s something you could request? I don’t use social media or I would DM and I appreciate how helpful and knowledgeable you are!

I think that’s wise of you. And as far as nursing rotations, I haven’t heard of one that rotates students through corrections. Given the setting I don’t imagine it’s considered often. It takes a long time to get clearance and it’s a highly secured area to even walk into. Let alone safety concerns.

Thanks Juan! I appreciate that, and that makes me happy to know. I personally wasn’t a fan of the 3-12’s. But I’m out of the norm. Most people do like the 12’s. I’m a fan of 5-8’s. In nursing school you’ll experience the 12’s and you may like them.

Thank you! I wish your BF all the best. I always wanted to care for patient inmates the way I would have liked to be treated, especially because I knew they were someones family as well, who often worried about them.

@@Zach-pt6kz that’s honestly awesome man! I think you’d really enjoy correctional nursing. My first desire was to be in law enforcement , I decided to go into nursing instead. So when I graduated with my RN I went back to my interest and found corrections to be exactly what I needed. I now work from home, as of 1 month ago. So don’t be afraid of corrections, it’s still nursing. It never set me back in my career. Reach out to me on Insta DMs if you ever have any questions, I got you bro!

Not anymore, I transitioned to a working from home nursing job as of about 1 month ago now. I took a job promotion. I now work as a nurse consultant for the state of CA. Nursing is a solid career, you just have to see what it would look like for you to start and what would be required. If you need help or have specific questions reach out to me on Insta, my DMs are easiest to reach me. I enjoy telling the stories! lol

Right on brother! I hope the leg gets better soon! I can imagine that’s a challenge, happy to hear you moving through it despite it all. 4 weeks is a good break left, take the time you need for yourself.

@MaleNurseMentor I luckily rested it for about 6-8 weeks after a pressure sore. Now it's time to wear it and make sure it's solid. I have been able to work on my feet full time before, so it should be doable again. 👌

Happy to hear it man! Continue to take care of yourself brother, life is a long game. You’re on the right track!