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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...