kymaja

kymaja specializes in Home Health,MedSurg/ICU/School Nursing.

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1. Anyone done HEDIS with Outcomes Inc?

   kymaja replied to changeseeker's topic in Quality Improvement

   Thanks for replying! Exactly the same here. My "advocate" told me he would get back to me no later than last Friday, and guess what.... still no call. What a joke. I'll let you know if anything develops!

2. Anyone done HEDIS with Outcomes Inc?

   kymaja replied to changeseeker's topic in Quality Improvement

   I was hired approximately two months ago as a Field Reviewer with Outcomes, Inc. The person who interviewed me (by telephone) said work was available in my area, and advised me to return all the employment paperwork as soon as possible (which I did ...

3. What is your BIGGEST pet peve about school nursing ?

   kymaja replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

   I've done all of the above.... written guidelines and verbal explanations, bandaids, vaseline, calamine, cough drops, etc., etc. I usually see 40-60 students a day as the lone RN of an elementary school. The teaching staff is of a wide range... sea...

4. Critical Assessment Teams

   kymaja replied to ct714's topic in Psychiatric

   Could you please elaborate on "psychiatric consultation-liason nursing", this sounds very interesting. Where can I find information about this and other sub specialities of psych nursing? Thanks!

5. Kids Say the Darndest Things

   kymaja replied to EricJRN's topic in School

   The other day, I was discussing puberty with a female student. When I asked her if she knew what it meant for a women to have a period, she replied, "it's when a woman goes into heat and the men chase after her". Funny, maybe.... scary too. Certai...

6. Substitute Teachers

   kymaja replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

   Happens all the time.... yesterday we had a new sub on campus and therefore alot of kids began trickling in with a variety of complaints. For example, one complained of a stomachache, but when asked what he'd had for lunch, he replied "four tacos an...

7. SANE/Forensic Nursing

   kymaja replied to kymaja's topic in Texas

   Gen & Daisy, I'll let you know any info I come across.... There are so many web sites to research, so much information.... my mind is swimming at this point. I really want to pursue this!

8. SANE/Forensic Nursing

   kymaja replied to kymaja's topic in Texas

   Gen & Daisy, I'll let you know any info I come across.... There are so many web sites to research, so much information.... my mind is swimming at this point. I really want to pursue this!

9. How much experience before school nursing?

   kymaja replied to EricJRN's topic in School

   I had 12 years of experience in the areas of ICU (primarily Pedi), Med-Surg, and Home Health. Currently, I am the sole caregiver for 560 elementary students. As per previous posters, school nursing is truly an independent career and involves long ...

10. SANE/Forensic Nursing

    kymaja posted a topic in Texas

    After contemplating a new career direction for some time, I am drawn to forensic nursing, especially working as a SANE nurse. Can anyone offer information regarding certifications/programs/degrees offered in Texas, particularly in the central part of...

11. New Adventure: Tele/Stepdown... Advice Please!

    kymaja replied to kymaja's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks for the encouragement! I tend to be independent (thus home health, school nursing) and don't like to feel like I'm asking something "silly"..... I'm praying for a wonderful preceptor and team of nurses! Have a great one!

12. New Adventure: Tele/Stepdown... Advice Please!

    kymaja posted a topic in Cardiac

    I am a reentry RN returning to the hospital setting after 10 years of working in home health and school nursing. I will start my preceptorship next month in the Tele/Stepdown unit.... am really excited but also nervous! I would really welcome any a...

13. Reentering the Hospital: Which area to choose?

    kymaja replied to kymaja's topic in Career Support

    Thanks for the reply! My advisor is encouraging me to work with a wide range of patients and their health needs. Working in the ER, peds, psych, etc. might be too narrow of a focus. I guess I just need to jump back in and get my feet wet. I've...

14. Reentering the Hospital: Which area to choose?

    kymaja posted a topic in Career Support

    Hi Everyone! I am an RN, BSN who has been out of the hospital setting for 12 years but have remained active working in home health and school nursing. I have just completed the on-line portion of an RN nurse refresher course and must select a speci...

15. What is your BIGGEST pet peve about school nursing ?

    kymaja replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Oh my gosh... all of the above and more! Had a child this week who had nausea and diarrhea... mom and dad flew out early that morning to go on vacation, handed the child a bottle of Imodium (without a note/written instructions), and told him to "tak...