Also called: Jail Nurse, Prison Nurse
Provides nursing care to people in jails and prisons.
Runs sick call for inmates, handles a diabetic emergency in a cell block, and manages medication lines, all with security officers nearby.
Estimate based on BLS registered nurses (May 2025 median about $95k); specialty and region shift pay.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. ADN or BSN, RN license, then experience in the specialty; certification optional.
Ways in: 4-year college, 2-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Nursing.
Growing faster than average. Tracks registered nurses overall (faster than average).
Low risk for 10 years. Telehealth adds doctor visits; daily nursing care, sick calls and emergencies inside jails and prisons stay human.
Classes: Biology, Psychology, Health science CTE, Spanish.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1141.
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