The following is a guest post by Lorry Schoenly, PhD, RN, CCHP-RN, nurse author and educator specializing in the field of correctional healthcare. Learn more about correctional nursing from her blog CorrectionalNurse.net or podcast Correctional Nursing Today. You can also follow her on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, or find her books on her Amazon Author Page. Show
I am an accidental correctional nurse. I never imagined I would ever spend my days behind bars in jails and prisons. After working in critical care and orthopaedic specialties as a front-line staff nurse and then as an educator, I was looking for a change. I happened upon a posting for the New Jersey prison system a dozen years ago. My first thought was, "There are nurses in prison?" Thus began my unexpected adventure into this hidden specialty. It turns out that my experience wasn’t all that unique. In fact, I’ve found that most correctional nurses find the specialty by accident while looking for work in more traditional settings. If you are thinking about a career behind bars, you may find some surprises. Here are five things I wish I knew before becoming a correctional nurse. 1. It is safer than you thinkI am frequently asked if it is safe to work in a jail or prison. After all, the patients are criminals, right? While this is true, the security processes in correctional facilities provide added protection for healthcare staff. There are officers assigned to protect staff in the medical unit and patients are classified as to violence potential. Many correctional nurses feel safer in this environment than working in traditional settings where security may be less vigilant. Still, correctional nurses need to be ever-alert to guard their personal safety. 2. Most patients are so appreciativeMany prisoners have had poor or no health care prior to being incarcerated and appreciate the attention given while "inside." In addition, incarceration is a dehumanizing and demoralizing experience. Nurses, by profession, are patient-focused. There is an unmistakable difference in this type of interaction. Inmates feel this difference and appreciate the nursing staff. 3. I see some unusual conditionsNo doubt about it, you see some interesting cases in corrections. Many patients have been living on the streets with untreated conditions. Infections like leprosy and tuberculosis have been noted, as has botulism from drinking tainted prison hooch. Dental conditions are common. I definitely wish there had been more about dental diseases in my nursing training! 4. I need to collaborate and negotiate like never beforeMost nurses work in settings where the goals of top management are healthcare-focused. Not so in correctional facilities. The medical unit is a support service and top management has a goal of public and personal safety. Therefore, correctional nurses sometimes need to negotiate with administration and officer peers in order to advance patient therapy. 5. Self-care is all importantAll nursing can be stressful, but I didn’t realize just how stressful it can be to care for prisoners. These patients are often traumatized, with histories of abuse and neglect. It is easy to absorb this stress vicariously. Compassion fatigue and general correctional stress can easily build to crippling levels if unattended. Self-care is more important than ever as a correctional nurse. Explore Correctional NursingCorrectional nursing is not for everyone, but many nurses find it a fulfilling and rewarding career. I hope you consider entering the specialty. Incarcerated patients are marginalized and vulnerable. They also can be ornery and impulsive. They rarely have a history of quality health care, which gives nurses an opportunity to truly make a difference in their health and well-being. Where Are The Best Correctional Nursing Job Opportunities?High-paying nursing opportunities abound. As a skilled correctional nurse, you are in control of your career. Check out the best jobs from coast to coast on our job board. Get the pay and career path you deserve. Click here to see open positions for correctional nurses now. 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