it's hot in phoenix

it's hot in phoenix specializes in oncology, med surg & corrections.

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1. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

   it's hot in phoenix replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior

   graduated 2008, been in Oncology, MED Surg, Corrections, BSN 2010 GCU, MSN 2012, have done director of nursing for several years, just got tired of 2 phones and 70hr work weeks, stepped down and now just a "regular nurse :)

2. work in prison or facility? help!!! need to decide asap!!!

   it's hot in phoenix replied to lvnman's topic in Correctional

   Well, if you were in AZ the clearance takes 3-4 weeks. Here they do the medications primarily. Our nurses do anywhere from 75-150 inmates twice in a 10 hr shift. If you have any questions, just message me and if you move to AZ, let me know :)

3. FL new grad interested in working for state prisons in FL, CA, AZ, NM

   it's hot in phoenix replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Correctional

   I sent you a PM, not sure why I didnt get an alert.

4. FL new grad interested in working for state prisons in FL, CA, AZ, NM

   it's hot in phoenix replied to Nurse J1112's topic in Correctional

   I'm currently a DON at a prison here in AZ- the state doesn't provide care to the inmates any longer. PM me if you want any information regarding working in one!!!

5. Hey there MSN in leadership and management

   it's hot in phoenix replied to bymysoul2squeeze's topic in Western Governors

   Congrats to you Indyrn00!!! I hope to start on April fools day:) how long did you average on each class?

6. Western Governors University Competency Based MSN Program

   it's hot in phoenix replied to goodnursetoo's topic in Western Governors

   I'm in the process of getting into the same degree path at WGU- my question is how long has it taken you? At first was a little bummed that they wouldn't accept my credits from another school, but being given the option to take the final, when I'm re...

7. Pay Rate

   it's hot in phoenix replied to RN4life08's topic in Correctional

   I spent 7 yrs there- PM when you get a chance:)

8. Have you worked for Wexford?

   it's hot in phoenix replied to ChuckeRN's topic in Correctional

   So did you stay or did you go? If you stayed - how's it going?

9. Have you worked for Wexford?

   it's hot in phoenix replied to ChuckeRN's topic in Correctional

   We just heard their presentation a few days ago - not sure what to think yet - alot that was said, didnt go over too well. We are suppose to get the offer letters, by the end of next week - so I guess we will all have to wait and see- goodluck 2 U!!!...

10. Have you worked for Wexford?

    it's hot in phoenix replied to ChuckeRN's topic in Correctional

    By chance - do u live in az?

11. Recently hired to work in a women's prison

    it's hot in phoenix replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in Correctional

    I have to agree with wyogypsy. I have been in female corrections for 5 years, with my second job at local hospitals and ironically I am oddly comfort at the "big house". Those I work with say women are more diffcult then the men, but seeing I only ha...

12. Clinical Skills needed?!

    it's hot in phoenix replied to gptrn's topic in Correctional

    I have worked the hospital setting a longer than corrections, but correctional job is where I have mastered my triage skills, hands down. When you have limited resources, you learn real quick, to pay attention and prevent a small issue turning into a...

13. Leaving hospital to correction facility?

    it's hot in phoenix replied to jnetrn's topic in Correctional

    I have worked in a hospital setting as a cna/lpn and rn for over 15yrs and I have been doing corrections the same time for 5yrs and have to say, ironically with a state budget as a train wreck, rarely am I concerned about the "money" aspect. In the h...

14. how to know its the right decison

    it's hot in phoenix posted a topic in Correctional

    Hello everyone, I have worked 16 years in a hospital setting and at the same time a prison setting for 4 yrs. I have an excellent oportunity to take a supervisor job in corrections, paying 18000/yr more. I am oddly most comfortable in corrections and...

15. New to Hem/Onc, HELP!

    it's hot in phoenix replied to kel*rn*bsn's topic in Oncology

    I have had a similiar situation, I have had 3 nursing directors and 3 cno's in a year, along with 2 ceo's. At first, I was a little freaked out and then I took a step back and realized it was not about me and I love my patients. There are days, that ...