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  1. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

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

    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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

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

  5. 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

  6. Hey there MSN in leadership and management

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

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

  7. Western Governors University Competency Based MSN Program

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

    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...

  8. Pay Rate

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

    I spent 7 yrs there- PM when you get a

  9. 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

  10. 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...

  11. Have you worked for Wexford?

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

    By chance - do u live in

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  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...

  16. New RN graduate, just offered a job on an Oncology unit!

    it's hot in phoenix replied to LB010811's topic in Oncology

    I have worked a majority of my career with oncology patients. I feel it to be a privilege to care for someone during their journey of the biggest fight of their life:yeah::yeah: People often ask me,...

  17. power ports

    it's hot in phoenix replied to schlemj's topic in Oncology

    We use only power ports and love them, no heparin though and I use to use the 3/4 inch needle and would have an issue sometimes with blood retrn, but when I changed to the 1 inch needle, problem has...

  18. Yet more MSN vs. MBA advice needed again

    it's hot in phoenix replied to RN34TX's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I know the choices can be confusing and I took at least 6 months to decide, while finishing my RN-BSN. I decided on the MSN Executive tract/MBA dual degree with Chamberlain and this can allow for me...

  19. Please enlighten me;is the cna allowed to insert urinary catherer in any state?

    it's hot in phoenix replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    In AZ they can insert catheters, in fact they are usually better at it, then the floor nurses. Ironically, at a hospital I worked at, would allow them to place foley's but determined they are unable...

  20. Dont now what to do

    it's hot in phoenix posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Just checking what your opinion is? Currently I am a BSN and been a nurse for 15 years. Trying to figure out which route next. 1) MBA/MSN dual degree (Chamberlin) 2) MSN in Regulatory Science (ASU) 3)...

  21. Getting started with Excelsior College

    it's hot in phoenix replied to stdntograd06's topic in Excelsior College

    I too did Excelsior and I was with the 08 bunch that graduated and about 2 months behind Lunah and if it was not for this site and Excelsior's own peer network, I doubt I would of made it. The tests...

  22. Thinking of going to Excelsior college- pros or cons?

    it's hot in phoenix replied to wender76's topic in Excelsior College

    I went from cna-lpn to excelsior for my rn and I am glad I did, but if I had not been an lpn, I would never of made it. I went through excelsior 2 yrs ago, now finshed my BSN at a local university. As...

  23. Pros and Cons

    it's hot in phoenix replied to bernhaal's topic in Oncology

    I have worked with Oncology patients for over 13 years, along with other areas, such as L&D, ER, med-surg, corrections and I would never do anything else besides Oncology. My view is, I feel it is...

  24. Excelsior college in arizona ...

    it's hot in phoenix replied to LPN-RN MOM's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hello, I have done excelsior here in AZ and it worked great. Do not go through college network, there is no need and it will cost u a fortune. U can buy any study guides from ebay for cheap and it is...

  25. Jail or Prison

    it's hot in phoenix posted a topic in Correctional

    Hello, I'm an RN and currently work in a female prison, looking at going to a large county jail system. Just checking what everyone prefers, jail or prison and if u can just tell me why. Thank...