I love this video. I was a corrections nurse for 3 years and loved my job. It made me a stronger nurse starting my nursing career in corrections and strongly encourage all nurses to keep an open mind about correctional nursing.
@@meganclark898Good for you. While working in corrections I took the SANE nurse training but I couldn’t do it. The victims hit a place in my heart that I just couldn’t turn off my feelings. Corrections was great however.
Retired nurse, graduated in 1971, worked in orthopedics, cardiology medsurg. It was another world and has through the years changed so much. Now I'm a patient in a rehab facility waiting for a opening in a assisted living center..... being a patent is a far more difficult than being a nurse.
I have worked in Correctional Nursing on and off for many years. I love the autonomy and how sharp my assessment skills have become working in a correctional setting. I have always felt safe working in an Infirmary setting at Douglas County Jail and and being at Sarpy County Jail. The corrections staff always has been awesome with the Medical Unit. I love Nurse Blake, he’s awesome and have a deep respect for him! ❤️
I’m a lpn and I work in corrections, I started a few months after school. I love it, I get a lot of experience and it’s a totally different environment!
Kimberly Carder what duties do corrections nurses have compared to a long term care facilities? What are things do doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, and the whole team collaborate on? I am a newly licensed nurse and was offered a job at a correctional facility. Your response will be greatly appreciated.
I'm a Correctional Nurse here in South Lake Tahoe ,CA. This is my second Correctional Nurse job. I have also done everything from Critical Care to Tele to M/S to Oncology, etc. I absolutely love nursing! I wouldn't change it for anything!
I was Director of Nurses in correctional institutions and loved every minute of it. Did it for 14 years and no regrets. My previous back ground was ER and Trauma before taking the DON position.
I lasted 3 hours in a jail. I left during my lunch hour and never went back. I called the agency and told them I absolutely could not go back there. It was the county jail. I worked in a prison and that wasn't even close to what I had experienced working in the jail. The prison nurse job was quieter and med pass focused. Every now and then there were inmate fights and they had to be assessed and taken care of. The sick pods were run like small hospitals. I did a code and saved an inmates life as he had ODed. Saved his life and he hated me after that as his sentence was 28 years.
@@shaliyahmontego4158 maybe because he wanted to die, he OD'd and she ruined it for him. A junkie has serious mental health issues. CO's and inmates do get murdered, it certainly is not a safe environment.
I am retired now,but 20 years ago I worked in a prison,as a RN.We always had 2 prison orderlies.I gave them each a pick of cigarettes,because I was scared of the convicts.When I worked in the hospital on psych.I always carried cigarettes,in case I had a young male patient who could beat me up.I learned this when I was a young army medic.We had a psychiatrist who was a veteran who did the same thing.Bad nursing,but I was never assaulted.
Right bc she painting this like it’s smooth and it’s not at all! Very unsafe and always short staffed , inmates are addicted and sick a lot , this is a huge mental health population , staff assaults very often …. So she isn’t telling it all ….
this helped me to decide on a corrections job :) ive been doing correctional nursing since may 2019. I like it, and its been a really cool experience. Like she said, keep an open mind, and remember BOUNDARIES, they are not your friends, but be respectful and nonjudgmental.
I was a corrections nurse. I loved it. It was different and I felt like I was making a difference in the lives of the inmates. I may go back after getting my RN.
Latisa Clark Hi. What duties do corrections nurses have compared to a long term care facilities/hospitals? What are things do doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, and the whole team collaborate on? I am a newly licensed nurse and was offered a job at a correctional facility in a psychiatric unit. Your response will be greatly appreciated.
@@MsGeminiFromCA I was the pharmacy nurse. At the time I was an LPN. My job was the day time need pass (basically giving insulin before lunch) and I was responsible for ordering all of the meds for the inmates on my side of the prison as well as keeping the pharmacy stocked with meds and supplies. I also helped the docs, PAs, and NPs with any questions as well as helping the RNs in the clinic (a lot of them were new and didn't have a lot of skills). I would also float and help in the infirmary.
Correction nursing is amazing!! Different environment but inmates are generally appreciative but sometimes very disrespectful. Nurses get institutionalized to jail nursing. Such telling ppl I’m nurse (insert last name) no first names in jail. Getting out of the habit of calling patients “baby sweetie honey” inmates will take it differently lol. If you don’t have thick skin stay home. Inmates call out every insecurity you know you have and somebyou didn’t know you had lol. If you’re sensitive to big forehead, big nose, bald spots, acne, overweight, body shape, stay home lol. They can be savage with their words but most respect you when you get them back on their level. It’s fun but ALWAY LS be mindful your patients are inmates.
I'm not a nurse but I do work in corrections, and I agree offenders can be manipulative and it can be a fine line between being caring and being take advantage of. You always have to remember who you are dealing with and be able to be assertive and firm when needed.
i felt safe during my public health clinical nursing rotation in a jail and also saw that most people there appreciated the help. as i am a large man, it surprised me to see how many inmates felt intimidated by me. many thought I was a strong arm enforcer for medication compliance despite my being completely hands off as an observer. shockingly, the need for more healthcare provider help from dentists was a huge need as oral infections ran rampant + ended up being my research asignment in obtaining a bsn degree. i hope they got the help they needed and anyone incarcerated would turn their lives around for the better.
@@shanezwack187 if you’re a woman, wear a scrub jacket, no pastel colors. I avoid super feminine colors such as pinks purples. I don’t wear my “cute” scrubs there. Keep in my mind these are men who are locked so they like to look and may be inclined to touch. Don’t give them a reason to. ALWAYS wear gloves with pt care. If someone says “nurse look” do not look. More than likely it’s a penis waiting for you to see it in all its glory lol. If they flash you (jacking off), personally I don’t react. They enjoy attention, positive or negative. Inmates will offer you ways to make extra income. One inmate told me insulin needles go for $500. Do not fall for anything. They compliment everything, new shoes, new nail color, changed hair style, I don’t even wear perfume, just my washing powder and deodorant (they still tell me how good I smell). They component everybody so don’t feel special. Do not get your validation from them. A lot of these guys are manipulators, not all, so they are trying to see how far they can get you to go. Be firm and establish your boundaries early on. My favorite line “that’s inappropriate.” Funny story: a inmate told I was so beautiful and he was going to buy me a helicopter. I have yet to see my helicopter lol. Corrections is definitely like no other. I have turned to enter info for a pt ekg to look up and see him jacking off. So always be aware, be observant, be safe, but most of all, still be a nurse. I hope this long message as helpful.
I’ve been a corrections nurse in Southern California. I loved it. I now am a civilian army nurse. I’ve worked in Belgium for NATO and now in Alaska. The army lets me work anywhere I want that has a military base. I only have to keep my California license up and can work anywhere. I love caring for our service members and their families 🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸
Development Services Worker here, where I used to work (nursing home), is where I found I want to be a nurse. Thanks medical personnel big and small for all you do!
I lasted 2.5 days in prison. Patients were scary. Other nurses were scarier then the patients. Guards were scary. My best day was being buzzed out the last door to the parking lot.
I’ve worked agency for 10 years and I love it, you learn something new every day, you go to different places, you get to know so many different people, and work in any field, it’s really exciting if you don’t mind change 😊
Thank you for your service from one veteran to another! Thinking about leaving med-surg to go into corrections. I also worked psychiatric nursing. Loved it!
Hello Nurse Blake! I am currently a nursing student in a BSN program. I’m undecided on what specialty I want, but so far am interested in L&D, psych, and possibly a corrections nursing! This video was awesome! My mom is my inspiration for nursing and she was an elementary nurse for many many years, but recently retired. She has also worked in summer camps as the nurse and did summer school programs as the nurse, and she’s amazing. If you ever need someone in those specialties interviewed, she would probably LOVE that!
@@SkinColourVictim I am still currently working there. I'm not full time at the moment; PRN for now. They offered PRN nurses an extra $150 per shift that you picked up. Full time gets the same amount but only after you work your 40 hours. I still like there being a nurse there. I just wanted to keep up with my clinical skills so I got a job at a nursing home too. Honestly, we were are short staffed a lot on 2nd shift, so it put a lot on me and 1 other nurse. some of the officers there are not as smart as they look. We really have to work around them and their time. If you get a chance try it out.
Awesome Video!! Thank You; I am an RN with about 15 years of experience in other areas. I put a resume out for a correctional facility position, and I think I'm going to go for the interview and at least check it out!! It sounds interesting, and no matter who the patient is and what they have done to themselves or others, they still need and deserve our care, right? At least the correctional patients can't get away with screaming at us...and no family members to deal with, right?
Was a federal correctional nurse (I am a RPN/LPN) for 5 years in canada and loved it. Unfortunately they couldn’t transfer me back to my home province and was separated from my family and support and my mental health declined so I quit and moved back home. I miss it and the environment of having my co-workers both health care and CO staff, and we survived with dark humour and laughs. Also Thank you Blake for all your support for LPNS. 💙💙💙
New lpn here! Just got my first job working in corrections! The DON told me I will be passing meds to 150-200 patients nightly. The shifts are 12 hours and the nurses have a CO with them at all times.
I am a new grad corrections nurse. I'm so happy and always wanted to work in corrections. Not for everyone but I was ready to leave hospital life behind (16 yrs as a tech).
It is always safety first! As much as you want to help, the Officer will tell you to wait until he feels you are safe. I have had an offender who was havin a heart attack and the officers would not let us do our jobs because he had to put the handcuffs and shackles on to be able to transfer.
Things like this I do not agree with in correctional nursing. Actually a nurse was convicted just here recently this month because of a situation where an inmate couldn’t breathe and the guards would not allow the nurse to do her job until they thought it was “safe”. Ultimately the patient died and it fell on the nurse (as it always does)
@curveyprincessmaya That's absolutely ridiculous. The first thing they teach in nursing school is the importance of protecting yourself (scene safety included)!
I am a Student still! in my last semester! taking my cat tomorrow morning!!! Getting my RN and I have been hired already on the cardiac floor at Spohn Medical Center in texas :) Love this channel!
Love your channel! I'm from Philly; currently and LPN and in school for my RN BSN. Went from Registered Medical Assistant to LPN now RN BSN eventually want my MSN
I’m an Air Force paramedic LPN and I’ve been exploring different civilian LPN jobs that are out there. There’s a lot more than most people give it credit for.
Corpsman here! Hoping to get into less conventional nursing such as this, forensic nursing, and psych nursing! Looking into all of these to see which fits me better (:
I was an ER nurse of 19 years. Then went on to be an APRN in internal medicine. I’d love to share difference between inpatient and outpatient nursing- Vastly different!!!
I'm a corrections nurse from Phoenix, AZ and just moved back to my hometown of Long Beach, CA. I loved my hospital job but the pay and benefits are too good to pass up the corrections field, plus you dont gotta put up with the inmates BS like you do at the hospital. I still treat them like human beings of course, but if they get out of line I can send them back to the tank or cell as long as they dont have a medical emergency. I enjoy the work and someone has to do it.
I worked in LTC and now I am a Corrections Nurse. Huge Difference working in a Federal Prison than a county jail. 12 patients to 1 Nurse....I wish. Not saying her job is easy by any means! In a Federal Correctional facility you are paid Federal Wages and Benefits. They Definitely help with any education going forward. Definitely a challenge at first, especially for a Nurse with a year of experience. I’m still learning and like any job their is that dreaded learning Curve. But there is a huge need for Corrections Nurses. Sounds Scary, it’s actually not at all. Downside at a Federal Prison- Endless Paperwork. But other than that I think it’s 1000 times better than long term care and you definitely use more nursing skills as a Corrections officer and have more independence.
Ive worked shifts where I come in and I have an inmate who cant breathe, inmates who OD, inmates trying to hang themselves, inmates who have their heads busted open from a fight, diabetic inmates seizing, and inmates who are just trying to waste your time. I hate this video so much lmao
Nursing home nurses need love! I am not a nurse. I am a CNA and I know there are some amazing nurses in long term care. I work in a memory care facility we only have People with memory needs a lot of Alzheimer’s and demintia. I love my job! I left for a while but missed it so much I had to go back!
Hi Blake, I love Mental Health Nursing! I have also worked in Department of Corrections as the nurse & Nurse Supervisor in the Mental Health Unit. I previously worked at a State Mental Hospital, Department of Juvenile Justice (basically a children's corrections unit). I also worked as a state surveyor in Florida at The Agency for HealthCare Administration (AHCA) sort of like JACHO but for the state. I got MSN in Nursing Education and love, love, love teaching! If you would ever like to know more about those jobs... reach out.
I have 7 years experience in this field I’d love to speak with you either on or off camera to discuss multiple aspects of correctional nursing. It will give you a broad spectrum of topics to discuss in this area. I’ve been a nurse for 18 years and this would be my 2nd choice of nursing.
I’m working as ER nurse for 10 years. Doing travel RN for the past 2 years. I’ve been wanting to stay in Florida for good and wants to try out correctional nursing there.
I am very interested in the correctional nursing specialty. I have a friend, she said she is with the federal now. I dont even know what that means. but sounds so cool working under wings of Government.
I did corrections at a county jail, much easier. I went for an interview at a women's prison once and an inmate gave me the death glare....I passed on that one. Now in psych nursing.
Hi! I got hired as a LPN at a county jail. This will be my first job in corrections. How was your experience there? Any tips on getting acclimating to this type of environment? I'm still a new grad. TIA!
Hello!! Thank you for this video. I enjoyed it and all the info. I am an LVN in California and work in longterm and rehab for 6 months now and have been trying to get into corrections the second i got my license but everyone keeps telling me I need 1 year experience before I can work corrections ☹
Justine G I thought the same too about having the need for a 1 year experience but I was interviewed this week and was offered a job at a correctional facility. I’m not sure maybe because I have worked as a CNA a few years ago at a state prison that’s why they took the chance on me being newly licensed. Right now, I’m just trying to see what duties do corrections nurses have compared to a long term care facilities/hospitals? What are things do doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, and the whole team collaborate on?
Abbie Mullins Hi. What duties do corrections nurses have compared to a long term care facilities/hospitals? What are things do doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, and the whole team collaborate on? I am a newly licensed nurse and was offered a job at a correctional facility. Your response will be greatly appreciated.
I can relate to Nurse Blake’s guest. I’m an Army Vet, I worked in corrections as a deputy for 5 years and then became a nurse and went straight to corrections. I’ve also done MedSurg and now I’m also psych-nurse. Update: Now I’m back to corrections full time.
Very interesting. I'm about to start my new position as RN at state correctional facility (prison). Any tips you can offer? What's your fav part of this type of nursing?
i’ve been a psych nurse for almost 4 years now and i’ve gotten an offer for this position. Not sure if i’ll take it coz i heard ur not allowed to use ur phone at all for the entire shift and have to work full 8 hrs 5days
Humanitarian Aid - UNICEF/UNHCR RN & Water Engineer(Water Treatment Systems - Drinking/Wastewater). Went from Clinic Planting to addressing more basic needs like Tap Project and well drilling for clean water supplies. Would still work Clinics and train time to time.
Loved this video and all of the information presented here. What a great insight to something I never would have considered. Lindsey if you come across this question, are you in the unit with an RN or is everyone else there LPN like you? I’m an LPN student in my last semester and I would be so nervous to go straight into a field where you need to know pretty much all the information you learned in school at once. Thank you for this! You guys rock!!!!
This was great I am going to interview at a state prison for the assistant director of nursing position and never have worked in this setting and am nervous
@@Katie-vy5rd I never took it the background and onboarding took so long and I needed to work. I am glad I did though cause the prison was busted a month later for abuse of prisoner by the guards and that called into the spotlight the nursing department for not reporting the abuse.
@@tgzmrhat wow, yes sounds messy. Good move! That happened to me at a dialysis facility-the onboarding took so long i ended up taking a job that i didnt really like just to start working. Hope you're at somewhere great and enjoying where you are !
@@Katie-vy5rd I was in the same boat had to take a job I hated and then when COVID hit I lost that job because of the shutdown. I finally found another job (and not a moment to soon as I ran out of savings) did the background check and drug screen last week so just waiting
Really appreciate this video. Very interesting. I'm about to start my new position as RN at state correctional facility (prison). Any tips anyone experienced can offer?
I love this video. I was a corrections nurse for 3 years and loved my job. It made me a stronger nurse starting my nursing career in corrections and strongly encourage all nurses to keep an open mind about correctional nursing.
I’m really considering it !!🖤 and forensic sane nurse too !!💜
@@meganclark898Good for you. While working in corrections I took the SANE nurse training but I couldn’t do it. The victims hit a place in my heart that I just couldn’t turn off my feelings. Corrections was great however.
Retired nurse, graduated in 1971, worked in orthopedics, cardiology medsurg. It was another world and has through the years changed so much. Now I'm a patient in a rehab facility waiting for a opening in a assisted living center..... being a patent is a far more difficult than being a nurse.
I am so sorry
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I've been a corrections nurse for 6 years and I love it! I was so excited when I saw this video because I love watching Nurse Blake videos.
Very interesting. I'm about to start my new position as RN at state correctional facility (prison). Any tips you can offer?
@P.J. Sully Where I work LPNs and RNs have the same duties. The only difference is the pay.
@@shanezwack187are you still in it? How was it ?
I have worked in Correctional Nursing on and off for many years. I love the autonomy and how sharp my assessment skills have become working in a correctional setting. I have always felt safe working in an Infirmary setting at Douglas County Jail and and being at Sarpy County Jail. The corrections staff always has been awesome with the Medical Unit. I love Nurse Blake, he’s awesome and have a deep respect for him! ❤️
I’m a lpn and I work in corrections, I started a few months after school. I love it, I get a lot of experience and it’s a totally different environment!
I am looking at a position that I may take. Do you recommend this for a graduate nurse?
Kimberly Carder what duties do corrections nurses have compared to a long term care facilities? What are things do doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, and the whole team collaborate on? I am a newly licensed nurse and was offered a job at a correctional facility. Your response will be greatly appreciated.
Can you tell me more about your experience? How did you feel about goinf into corrections fresh out of school,
I am a LVN (same thing as LPN in CA)
Very interesting. I'm about to start my new position as RN at state correctional facility (prison). Any tips you can offer?
I'm a Correctional Nurse here in South Lake Tahoe ,CA. This is my second Correctional Nurse job. I have also done everything from Critical Care to Tele to M/S to Oncology, etc. I absolutely love nursing! I wouldn't change it for anything!
I was Director of Nurses in correctional institutions and loved every minute of it. Did it for 14 years and no regrets. My previous back ground was ER and Trauma before taking the DON position.
If you haven't yet I'd appreciate you doing an interview with a psychiatric nurse!
Thanks!
Well if you like getting Peed on and crapped on and spit at and punched and bit and manipulated then its the job for you
I lasted 3 hours in a jail. I left during my lunch hour and never went back. I called the agency and told them I absolutely could not go back there. It was the county jail. I worked in a prison and that wasn't even close to what I had experienced working in the jail. The prison nurse job was quieter and med pass focused. Every now and then there were inmate fights and they had to be assessed and taken care of. The sick pods were run like small hospitals. I did a code and saved an inmates life as he had ODed. Saved his life and he hated me after that as his sentence was 28 years.
Detox Lady how did you know he hated you? I’m looking into working in this environment but I’m nervous 😭
@@shaliyahmontego4158 good question
@@shaliyahmontego4158 maybe because he wanted to die, he OD'd and she ruined it for him. A junkie has serious mental health issues. CO's and inmates do get murdered, it certainly is not a safe environment.
I am an lpn and have been one for 2 years! I just got a job at the county jail and I love it!!! I get to do everything and practice my skills !!
do you start IV at the jail too?
I am retired now,but 20 years ago I worked in a prison,as a RN.We always had 2 prison orderlies.I gave them each a pick of cigarettes,because I was scared of the convicts.When I worked in the hospital on psych.I always carried cigarettes,in case I had a young male patient who could beat me up.I learned this when I was a young army medic.We had a psychiatrist who was a veteran who did the same thing.Bad nursing,but I was never assaulted.
12 years as a corrections nurse and it has been challenging and rewarding. It's not for everyone lol.
Share the challenges
Right bc she painting this like it’s smooth and it’s not at all! Very unsafe and always short staffed , inmates are addicted and sick a lot , this is a huge mental health population , staff assaults very often …. So she isn’t telling it all ….
this helped me to decide on a corrections job :) ive been doing correctional nursing since may 2019. I like it, and its been a really cool experience. Like she said, keep an open mind, and remember BOUNDARIES, they are not your friends, but be respectful and nonjudgmental.
This video was soooo helpful. I'm a new grad RN and was considering corrections nursing.
I hope you made it there!!! 😊✌️💛
I was a corrections nurse. I loved it. It was different and I felt like I was making a difference in the lives of the inmates. I may go back after getting my RN.
Latisa Clark Just wondering why you left.. I’m def interested in going into corrections once I graduate
Latisa Clark Hi. What duties do corrections nurses have compared to a long term care facilities/hospitals? What are things do doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, and the whole team collaborate on? I am a newly licensed nurse and was offered a job at a correctional facility in a psychiatric unit. Your response will be greatly appreciated.
@andrea sandoval absolutely latisaclark@gmail.com
Thank-you for your service 🙌✨🙌
@@MsGeminiFromCA I was the pharmacy nurse. At the time I was an LPN. My job was the day time need pass (basically giving insulin before lunch) and I was responsible for ordering all of the meds for the inmates on my side of the prison as well as keeping the pharmacy stocked with meds and supplies. I also helped the docs, PAs, and NPs with any questions as well as helping the RNs in the clinic (a lot of them were new and didn't have a lot of skills). I would also float and help in the infirmary.
Correctional RN, ER Rn, House Sup, Admin...back to correctional nursing. Its a mix of ER, Psych, health clinic, SNF..all rolled into one.
Ive been considering corrections nursing after 13 years in hospital..this was was informative & so helpful...TY Blake & Lindsay😊
I start as a RN at a county jail next Monday & I'm anxious. Glad I found this vid!!
Malibeau 25 how is it? I will be an RN soon and have been interested in corrections
How are you going with it?
Give us an update!!
I'm a recently graduated CNA planning to go back to school for a LVN and eventually become a RN
I'm in love with Nurse Blake videos
Correction nursing is amazing!! Different environment but inmates are generally appreciative but sometimes very disrespectful. Nurses get institutionalized to jail nursing. Such telling ppl I’m nurse (insert last name) no first names in jail. Getting out of the habit of calling patients “baby sweetie honey” inmates will take it differently lol. If you don’t have thick skin stay home. Inmates call out every insecurity you know you have and somebyou didn’t know you had lol. If you’re sensitive to big forehead, big nose, bald spots, acne, overweight, body shape, stay home lol. They can be savage with their words but most respect you when you get them back on their level. It’s fun but ALWAY LS be mindful your patients are inmates.
I'm not a nurse but I do work in corrections, and I agree offenders can be manipulative and it can be a fine line between being caring and being take advantage of. You always have to remember who you are dealing with and be able to be assertive and firm when needed.
@@janisboyd1619 But do you feel safe there?
i felt safe during my public health clinical nursing rotation in a jail and also saw that most people there appreciated the help. as i am a large man, it surprised me to see how many inmates felt intimidated by me. many thought I was a strong arm enforcer for medication compliance despite my being completely hands off as an observer. shockingly, the need for more healthcare provider help from dentists was a huge need as oral infections ran rampant + ended up being my research asignment in obtaining a bsn degree. i hope they got the help they needed and anyone incarcerated would turn their lives around for the better.
Very interesting. I'm about to start my new position as RN at state correctional facility (prison). Any tips you can offer?
@@shanezwack187 if you’re a woman, wear a scrub jacket, no pastel colors. I avoid super feminine colors such as pinks purples. I don’t wear my “cute” scrubs there. Keep in my mind these are men who are locked so they like to look and may be inclined to touch. Don’t give them a reason to. ALWAYS wear gloves with pt care. If someone says “nurse look” do not look. More than likely it’s a penis waiting for you to see it in all its glory lol. If they flash you (jacking off), personally I don’t react. They enjoy attention, positive or negative. Inmates will offer you ways to make extra income. One inmate told me insulin needles go for $500. Do not fall for anything. They compliment everything, new shoes, new nail color, changed hair style, I don’t even wear perfume, just my washing powder and deodorant (they still tell me how good I smell). They component everybody so don’t feel special. Do not get your validation from them. A lot of these guys are manipulators, not all, so they are trying to see how far they can get you to go. Be firm and establish your boundaries early on. My favorite line “that’s inappropriate.” Funny story: a inmate told I was so beautiful and he was going to buy me a helicopter. I have yet to see my helicopter lol. Corrections is definitely like no other. I have turned to enter info for a pt ekg to look up and see him jacking off. So always be aware, be observant, be safe, but most of all, still be a nurse. I hope this long message as helpful.
I am a BSN nurse. I am currently going for my nurse practitioner. Thank you for your channel.
Currently a Lpn at a correctional facility. Supervisor at the facility. It’s great knowing you can make a difference.
Home care. Nurse 23 yrs. I worked corrections as an officer AND a nurse. Originally from Michigan and now Florida
I’ve been a corrections nurse in Southern California. I loved it. I now am a civilian army nurse. I’ve worked in Belgium for NATO and now in Alaska. The army lets me work anywhere I want that has a military base. I only have to keep my California license up and can work anywhere. I love caring for our service members and their families
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Hi! That sounds amazing. Are you an LPN or RN?
I'm about to start my new position as RN at correctional facility. Any tips you can offer?
Development Services Worker here, where I used to work (nursing home), is where I found I want to be a nurse. Thanks medical personnel big and small for all you do!
I lasted 2.5 days in prison. Patients were scary. Other nurses were scarier then the patients. Guards were scary. My best day was being buzzed out the last door to the parking lot.
colctywi officers not guards
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Lol , " nurses were scarier than patients "
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This made me ROFL 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
I’ve worked agency for 10 years and I love it, you learn something new every day, you go to different places, you get to know so many different people, and work in any field, it’s really exciting if you don’t mind change 😊
Thank you for your service from one veteran to another! Thinking about leaving med-surg to go into corrections. I also worked psychiatric nursing. Loved it!
Naomi Seale try it! I was a med surg nurse for 25 years before I went into corrections! It’s definitely different!
Hello Nurse Blake! I am currently a nursing student in a BSN program. I’m undecided on what specialty I want, but so far am interested in L&D, psych, and possibly a corrections nursing! This video was awesome! My mom is my inspiration for nursing and she was an elementary nurse for many many years, but recently retired. She has also worked in summer camps as the nurse and did summer school programs as the nurse, and she’s amazing. If you ever need someone in those specialties interviewed, she would probably LOVE that!
thank you so much for posting this!!! i’ve just accepted my first assignment at a correctional facility and i’m actually really excited!
I am also about to start. How has it been?
Corrections nurse here in Ohio ... 3 years and counting. I LOVE LOVE it !!
Hey I actually am looking into this right now that’s why I’m watching the video and I live in Ohio
If your still on here I’d like to talk
@@sheepdaddy1194 I’m here
I'm about to start my new position as RN at correctional facility. You still love it? And tips you can offer?
I'm a new nurse working at a corrections facility. I really like it so far!!
Update please
I'm about to start my new position as RN at correctional facility. Are you still liking it?
@@SkinColourVictim I am still currently working there. I'm not full time at the moment; PRN for now. They offered PRN nurses an extra $150 per shift that you picked up. Full time gets the same amount but only after you work your 40 hours. I still like there being a nurse there. I just wanted to keep up with my clinical skills so I got a job at a nursing home too. Honestly, we were are short staffed a lot on 2nd shift, so it put a lot on me and 1 other nurse. some of the officers there are not as smart as they look. We really have to work around them and their time. If you get a chance try it out.
Awesome Video!! Thank You; I am an RN with about 15 years of experience in other areas. I put a resume out for a correctional facility position, and I think I'm going to go for the interview and at least check it out!! It sounds interesting, and no matter who the patient is and what they have done to themselves or others, they still need and deserve our care, right? At least the correctional patients can't get away with screaming at us...and no family members to deal with, right?
Was a federal correctional nurse (I am a RPN/LPN) for 5 years in canada and loved it. Unfortunately they couldn’t transfer me back to my home province and was separated from my family and support and my mental health declined so I quit and moved back home. I miss it and the environment of having my co-workers both health care and CO staff, and we survived with dark humour and laughs. Also Thank you Blake for all your support for LPNS. 💙💙💙
I'm about to start my new position as RN at correctional facility
I am considering a position at a correctional facility, and this is really helpful. Thank you!
New lpn here! Just got my first job working in corrections! The DON told me I will be passing meds to 150-200 patients nightly. The shifts are 12 hours and the nurses have a CO with them at all times.
Im interviewing for a corrections LPN position tomorrow. Any insight into skills or proficiency they look for ?
Do you really have to start NOC shift?
@@mistyj5395 How was your job? im interested to apply but i have some worries
I am a new grad corrections nurse. I'm so happy and always wanted to work in corrections. Not for everyone but I was ready to leave hospital life behind (16 yrs as a tech).
I'm about to start my new position as RN at correctional facility
It is always safety first! As much as you want to help, the Officer will tell you to wait until he feels you are safe. I have had an offender who was havin a heart attack and the officers would not let us do our jobs because he had to put the handcuffs and shackles on to be able to transfer.
I appreciate this.
Very interesting. I'm about to start my new position as RN at correctional facility. Any tips you can offer?
Things like this I do not agree with in correctional nursing. Actually a nurse was convicted just here recently this month because of a situation where an inmate couldn’t breathe and the guards would not allow the nurse to do her job until they thought it was “safe”. Ultimately the patient died and it fell on the nurse (as it always does)
@@curveyprincessmaya that's Craaaaa. I've heard stories.
@curveyprincessmaya That's absolutely ridiculous. The first thing they teach in nursing school is the importance of protecting yourself (scene safety included)!
I am a Student still! in my last semester! taking my cat tomorrow morning!!! Getting my RN and I have been hired already on the cardiac floor at Spohn Medical Center in texas :) Love this channel!
She’s not what I expected from a corrections nurse, very cool content. She’s adorable.
I am a correctional nurse also. Never a dull moment!
How is it for a woman
Love your channel! I'm from Philly; currently and LPN and in school for my RN BSN. Went from Registered Medical Assistant to LPN now RN BSN eventually want my MSN
I’m an Air Force paramedic LPN and I’ve been exploring different civilian LPN jobs that are out there. There’s a lot more than most people give it credit for.
I appreciate your attitude towards your patients.
I am a CNA and have dealt with the psych part and now doing long term care
I work nights with adolescent (12-17 yo) psych in a long term “residential center”. I love it most nights.
Corpsman here! Hoping to get into less conventional nursing such as this, forensic nursing, and psych nursing! Looking into all of these to see which fits me better (:
I’m a Hemodialysis nurse and I love it!
Your beautiful smile lights up the room🙂.You are amazing love your channel.
I loved correctional nursing my two fav specialties were 1. Corrections and 2. ER top favs
I’m starting Monday 😅 nervous and excited
How is it?
Very interesting. I'm about to start my new position as RN at state correctional facility (prison). Any tips you can offer?
When she said “I’ve been a nurse for a year”, Blake was like wtf.
I was an ER nurse of 19 years. Then went on to be an APRN in internal medicine. I’d love to share difference between inpatient and outpatient nursing- Vastly different!!!
This series was a great idea, Blake! Thank you!
I'm a corrections nurse from Phoenix, AZ and just moved back to my hometown of Long Beach, CA. I loved my hospital job but the pay and benefits are too good to pass up the corrections field, plus you dont gotta put up with the inmates BS like you do at the hospital. I still treat them like human beings of course, but if they get out of line I can send them back to the tank or cell as long as they dont have a medical emergency. I enjoy the work and someone has to do it.
Oh my Gosh, really!?!? I would love to hear more about you and your corrections nurse job!!!!!
Very interesting. I'm about to start my new position as RN at state correctional facility (prison). Any tips you can offer?
Wow respect for this woman who served in the Navy that’s amazing
Very interesting I’m considering being a correctional officer and also an LPN I was also an NP but in the Marine Corps
Love this interview! I am thinking about Corrections Nursing.
I worked in LTC and now I am a Corrections Nurse. Huge Difference working in a Federal Prison than a county jail. 12 patients to 1 Nurse....I wish. Not saying her job is easy by any means! In a Federal Correctional facility you are paid Federal Wages and Benefits. They Definitely help with any education going forward. Definitely a challenge at first, especially for a Nurse with a year of experience. I’m still learning and like any job their is that dreaded learning Curve. But there is a huge need for Corrections Nurses. Sounds Scary, it’s actually not at all. Downside at a Federal Prison- Endless Paperwork. But other than that I think it’s 1000 times better than long term care and you definitely use more nursing skills as a Corrections officer and have more independence.
I'm about to start my new position as RN at correctional facility. State prison.
Any tips?
Thank you so much for this video Nurse Blake!
Nursing student from Canada! I am possibly going to work at corrections this summer! Cant wait.
Very interesting. I'm about to start my new position as RN at state correctional facility (prison). Any tips you can offer?
Awesome video
I used to be a student nurse I'm a social worker but love your videos love from the uk
I am a hospice nurse and LOVE it!!!
Ive worked shifts where I come in and I have an inmate who cant breathe, inmates who OD, inmates trying to hang themselves, inmates who have their heads busted open from a fight, diabetic inmates seizing, and inmates who are just trying to waste your time. I hate this video so much lmao
Very interesting. Very real. I'm about to start my new position as RN at state correctional facility (prison). Any tips you can offer?
Thank you so much for this video 🙏 . I have interview coming up next week for correction health services. I feel much confident now
Did you start? I'm about to
This is so cool. I'm thankful for all the information you gave us!
i have an interview today with a correctional facility today! I'm a new LPN, bridging over. I'm a little nervous!
Nursing home nurses need love! I am not a nurse. I am a CNA and I know there are some amazing nurses in long term care. I work in a memory care facility we only have People with memory needs a lot of Alzheimer’s and demintia. I love my job! I left for a while but missed it so much I had to go back!
I'm a new corrections nurse and am liking it a lot, previously I did med-surg, Psych ER and Detox.
Located in N. Tx. Nursing for 28 yrs. Mostly for Long Term Care.
Hi Blake, I love Mental Health Nursing! I have also worked in Department of Corrections as the nurse & Nurse Supervisor in the Mental Health Unit. I previously worked at a State Mental Hospital, Department of Juvenile Justice (basically a children's corrections unit). I also worked as a state surveyor in Florida at The Agency for HealthCare Administration (AHCA) sort of like JACHO but for the state. I got MSN in Nursing Education and love, love, love teaching! If you would ever like to know more about those jobs... reach out.
I have 7 years experience in this field I’d love to speak with you either on or off camera to discuss multiple aspects of correctional nursing. It will give you a broad spectrum of topics to discuss in this area. I’ve been a nurse for 18 years and this would be my 2nd choice of nursing.
I’ve been a nurse almost 26 years. I am an RN case manager and a clinical instructor.
Hey man great video! I think a lot of people would really appreciate a Nurse Informaticist on your show since its still such a vague field.
Thank you for this! Keep this going!
I’m working as ER nurse for 10 years. Doing travel RN for the past 2 years. I’ve been wanting to stay in Florida for good and wants to try out correctional nursing there.
Ur last name? Florida? Correctional nurse? Do I see a pattern here?
This is informative. Good job guys
I am very interested in the correctional nursing specialty. I have a friend, she said she is with the federal now. I dont even know what that means. but sounds so cool working under wings of Government.
I'm a pysch nurse practitioner working in corrections. I would love to share my experience with you.
KS which state do you work in? I'd love to hear more of your experience!
I'm about to start my new position as RN at correctional facility
I did corrections at a county jail, much easier. I went for an interview at a women's prison once and an inmate gave me the death glare....I passed on that one. Now in psych nursing.
Hi! I got hired as a LPN at a county jail. This will be my first job in corrections. How was your experience there? Any tips on getting acclimating to this type of environment? I'm still a new grad. TIA!
@@kaelajean-pierre8392 stay firm in your assessments. The guards have your back. Honestly safest place I ever worked was the jail
@@natalienicolaou1 thank you!
Corrections sounds way better than a snf
Hello!! Thank you for this video. I enjoyed it and all the info. I am an LVN in California and work in longterm and rehab for 6 months now and have been trying to get into corrections the second i got my license but everyone keeps telling me I need 1 year experience before I can work corrections ☹
Same! I can't wait until the year timeframe is up, then corrections here I come!
Justine G I thought the same too about having the need for a 1 year experience but I was interviewed this week and was offered a job at a correctional facility. I’m not sure maybe because I have worked as a CNA a few years ago at a state prison that’s why they took the chance on me being newly licensed. Right now, I’m just trying to see what duties do corrections nurses have compared to a long term care facilities/hospitals? What are things do doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, and the whole team collaborate on?
I'm about to start. Appreciate all the comments here
LPN currently a correctional nurse. It's different from hospitals /nursing homes.
Abbie Mullins Hi. What duties do corrections nurses have compared to a long term care facilities/hospitals? What are things do doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, and the whole team collaborate on? I am a newly licensed nurse and was offered a job at a correctional facility. Your response will be greatly appreciated.
Faith Ancheta did u get it?? How is it so far?
Rusty ! Yes, I was offered the job but I won’t start until 3 weeks. I’ll definitely keep u posted. 😁
Is it very different from working in lockdown?
@@MsGeminiFromCA Update?
I was a correction nurse at Big mac in McAllister oklahomaB
Just FYI not all officers will accompany you into a cell, it depends on how the place is run.
I can relate to Nurse Blake’s guest. I’m an Army Vet, I worked in corrections as a deputy for 5 years and then became a nurse and went straight to corrections. I’ve also done MedSurg and now I’m also psych-nurse.
Update: Now I’m back to corrections full time.
Very interesting. I'm about to start my new position as RN at state correctional facility (prison). Any tips you can offer?
@@shanezwack187 I’m sorry, I JUST saw this comment. I hope you’re still in corrections!
Blake, you are so cute and sweet! I love your energy, it must be a blast working with you!
Ive been a corrections nurse since 2016 . I work trauma and corrections and corrections is hands down safer than trauma.
Corrections RN.... I love it!
Very interesting. I'm about to start my new position as RN at state correctional facility (prison). Any tips you can offer? What's your fav part of this type of nursing?
I'm a Flight Nurse in Alaska
Graduate this year. Considering my local prison facility. Thank you.
How are they "correcting"?
i’ve been a psych nurse for almost 4 years now and i’ve gotten an offer for this position. Not sure if i’ll take it coz i heard ur not allowed to use ur phone at all for the entire shift and have to work full 8 hrs 5days
Humanitarian Aid - UNICEF/UNHCR RN & Water Engineer(Water Treatment Systems - Drinking/Wastewater). Went from Clinic Planting to addressing more basic needs like Tap Project and well drilling for clean water supplies. Would still work Clinics and train time to time.
Loved this video and all of the information presented here. What a great insight to something I never would have considered. Lindsey if you come across this question, are you in the unit with an RN or is everyone else there LPN like you? I’m an LPN student in my last semester and I would be so nervous to go straight into a field where you need to know pretty much all the information you learned in school at once. Thank you for this! You guys rock!!!!
This was great I am going to interview at a state prison for the assistant director of nursing position and never have worked in this setting and am nervous
How are you doing at your new job?
@@Katie-vy5rd I never took it the background and onboarding took so long and I needed to work. I am glad I did though cause the prison was busted a month later for abuse of prisoner by the guards and that called into the spotlight the nursing department for not reporting the abuse.
@@tgzmrhat wow, yes sounds messy. Good move! That happened to me at a dialysis facility-the onboarding took so long i ended up taking a job that i didnt really like just to start working. Hope you're at somewhere great and enjoying where you are !
@@Katie-vy5rd I was in the same boat had to take a job I hated and then when COVID hit I lost that job because of the shutdown. I finally found another job (and not a moment to soon as I ran out of savings) did the background check and drug screen last week so just waiting
@@tgzmrhat good job.. i have an interview with state penn in 15 min!
I'm in LVN school now (i start In a few weeks).
When I graduate I want to do a year in the E/R
Then I want to apply for correctional Nurse...
Really appreciate this video. Very interesting. I'm about to start my new position as RN at state correctional facility (prison). Any tips anyone experienced can offer?
I hope I make it into the nursing program. I heard is really difficult. I’m waiting to take the TEAS exam.
Did you make it?
@@lia.soprano Yes, I did.! Thanks for asking. I’m on my 11th week!