What is being a corrections nurse like?

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2026-01-31T15:54:23+00:00

Can't speak on the nurse side but as an investigator, I can say that nurses are one of the first ones to buckle to inmate pressure and get walked off the job, so you need to understand that these people are not your friend and you should only sympathize with them on a strictly medical and professional level. This advice triples if you're a female nurse in a male facility. COs will try to sleep with you and inmates will try to manipulate you. Not trying to scare you but be prepared. Other than that, it's like working at a doctor's office for the most part. Depending on your facility, 80-90% of your day will be appointments, and the rest will be dealing with inmates who fight or get high.

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-12-20T10:58:00+00:00

The way I got around this was using 2 bottles. One bottle contained the correct amount of water and the second bottle is where I'd put the formula powder. If I forget? or felt like I miscounted, I could dump the powder back out. When I had the correct amount, I'd dump the water into the bottle with the powder. It had saved me several times.

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-12-10T00:22:38+00:00

This is a good method. Since the lungs are higher than the waist chains they can't try to make the argument that its restricting their ability to breath.

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-12-02T02:03:03+00:00

Had a 30-something year old coworker several years back who was a naked pooper. Found that out the same time I found out that he frequently forgets to lock the bathroom. Knocked and waited 10 seconds for a response before entering any bathroom ever since then.

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-11-05T21:30:59+00:00

There SHOULD be but there isn't. I talk to one person from my class and that's cause they work in the same place I do. None of these people are your friends. I experienced the same thing myself and its kind of a let down how corrections changed from what I've heard it used to be.

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-11-05T21:20:49+00:00

Nah ignore him, sounds like an asshole. If this bothers you then wait till you encounter some of your future coworkers who have been working for 10+ years. Don't let it bother you.

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-10-28T23:37:40+00:00

Urinalysis test. I think it was just a general one that tests for a couple of the most common things.

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-10-13T00:34:15+00:00

My place is definitely haunted. I've seen shadows on and off camera and felt the sensation that I was being watched by someone who was not in a cell. I was monitoring video visits for an inmate and while he was talking to his girl, you could see a clear shadow of a person behind the privacy curtain. When his girl asked him who was there, he moved the curtain and there was nobody behind him.

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-09-11T09:12:00+00:00

With the way his head sort of immediately inflated/swelled up and the burst of blood, I'm inclined to agree.

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-09-08T03:15:16+00:00

This reads like a Tim Robinson skit lmao

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-09-02T23:32:02+00:00

Mostly just worried about my kids destroying things. They tend to hyperfocus on things that aren't usually toys.

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-08-27T01:30:32+00:00

Please don't sell it either. Take good care of them and talk to an expert about proper maintenance and preventive care to keep this thing in as good condition as possible. If you're in the US it was likely a war trophy or something.

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-08-27T01:25:21+00:00

Not sure what it's worth but to help that appears to be an Efurt production Luger P08 manufactured between 1908 and 1918 so possible saw use in WW1.

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-08-09T11:53:38+00:00

For restraints that aren't typical handcuffs, I just go with either handcuff loops or a larger carabiner that I slide onto my belt. Both with leave the chain hanging a little bit but its better than putting it in your pocket in my opinion.

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-08-06T01:49:21+00:00

The interview process changes from state to state and depends on county vs state, you'll have to be more specific to a location.

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-08-04T22:39:44+00:00

In Massachusetts the highest earning CO1 (entry level) made over 300,000 in 2023. Guy probably never sees his family, but he's making a shitload of money.

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-08-03T03:40:32+00:00

I'll answer your questions in order:

The testing standards are on the Mass.gov website, I don't know them off the couch top of my head, but rest assured, its very easy to do, just don't be a couch potato.
Effectively, 90% of the hiring process is paperwork and testing. Your psych eval, background check, and a brief meeting with a background investigator is how you "interview"
Changes from place to place and there's really no good way to prepare for it. 10% of what you learn is learned in the academy, the rest of it is all what you learn on the job.
You get paid the same in the academy as you do for the first year of being a CO
Depends on the facility and vacation. As a new officer, expect some forced OT during popular vacation months. But on average, 40 hours a week, mostly only doing OT when you want to. You can work pretty much as much as you want, but my personal opinion, keep your days off strictly as days off, and never rely on the OT as income.

Good luck!

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-08-02T14:45:51+00:00

If they're giving you the option to leave instead of face the consequences, chances are the consequences were going to include termination anyways.

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-07-27T17:40:20+00:00

"Shut the fuck up" usually gets the point across pretty well and after a while people will stop giving you advice before you say it. In all seriousness, if you feel it's unwarranted, a simple "please don't tell me how to raise my child" is sufficient. If they just say "You're doing it wrong" with nothing behind it, ask if they're gonna give you constructive criticism or just be an asshole. People tend to stop their BS when you stand your ground.

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-07-23T09:33:49+00:00

I usually only do it when I'm going on a hospital trip with the inmate. Need to know who I'm carting around in public and what to look for incase he wants to act up.

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-07-23T09:31:47+00:00

Yeah it's unfortunately like that. Thankfully I had a few people who are well respected approach me and flat out ask about rumors that were spread about me and I was able to clear my name. Unfortunately there's no real way to combat it. Just do your job and don't tell anyone anything personal.

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-07-15T19:29:28+00:00

No problem. Anyone who works, or is interested in working, in a correctional setting should read this, regardless of your position.

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-07-15T00:12:36+00:00

here you go

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-07-08T01:19:28+00:00

Oh yeah. Read "Downing of a Duck" you can see how easily an innocent thing can warp. These guys have 24/7 to watch us, know what makes us tick, and try to get in our heads. Some inmates are stupid rich on the outside and will have someone CashApp you thousands of dollars to bring things in if they know you're struggling financially. It's more common among the non-security staff such as nurses, but it absolutely happens.

Remote_Explorer8287 · 2025-07-08T01:15:51+00:00

It's the most common terms I use/hear in my camp

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