madmominavan

madmominavan specializes in MS;CC/ICU;Dialysis;CM.

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1. Education requirements

   madmominavan replied to angel 64's topic in Case Management

   I at one time believed that a BSN was not necessary to be a case manager. I have since had a different view point... There is a need for nurses to continue their education and learn the changes that are occuring in our health system across the nation...

2. What you get for nurses week

   madmominavan replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

   Great thing reading what others are saying or get. Gives one many ideas. Have you approached any of the drug and uniform companies in your area to sponsor or fund any of your events? Astra Zeneca, The Lanits drug company which is here in my area, It ...

3. What you get for nurses week

   madmominavan replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

   Working for a year is pretty standard. I was also lucky to get a sign on bonus and not to work evenings or nights although I did rotate by choice. I wanted to know what the other shifts were doing and the patient outcomes since I was the team leader ...

4. What you get for nurses week

   madmominavan replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

   I'd do anything to get a free massage... I'm envious. I pay $50.00 to have theraputic massage!:omy:

5. What you get for nurses week

   madmominavan replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

   Isn't nice to feel a part of a small "family-like" facility? Kudos to all of you for taking the time to do something nice for each other!

6. What you get for nurses week

   madmominavan replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for your note! I know that administrators have to do something and some do nothing, but if we can treat each other with respect and appreciation all the better. those wo accept and appreciate feel good and those who don't... well some live in ...

7. What you get for nurses week

   madmominavan replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

   Justrissy, Thanks, but I am not a mad momper se... it is a joke from my adopted and foster children. I am the main chaperone, bus driver and many other things in the course of my day, including being a P.I., Homeroom Mom, Health representative to the...

8. Nurses Week

   madmominavan replied to jonear2's topic in General Nursing

   Years of experience speaks volumes!

9. Nurses Week

   madmominavan replied to jonear2's topic in General Nursing

   The reponse to nurse's week ecognition is interesting. I detect some negative feelings as you relate information. Some of the facilities or groups do plan recognition however mundane and insignificant. As I metioned to someone else, I leraned not t...

10. What you get for nurses week

    madmominavan replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    Know this routine... as a young idealist nurse, these little gifts were meaningful. It meant less when a suprvisor who has given me a good evaluation turned and retracted the evaluation after the fact and gave me perhaps the worst eval because I had ...

11. Calling all ER case managers

    madmominavan replied to ercm's topic in Case Management

    Go online for the handbook... buy a used copy... there is one on amazon for $2. & change + shipping.

12. Calling all ER case managers

    madmominavan replied to ercm's topic in Case Management

    I will look for these items and fax to you. I am in process of cleaning out and moving. I have three households in my living room, dining room and bedrooms. My mother died and I sold her house and my aunt, her siwster died recently and i have all her...

13. What you get for nurses week

    madmominavan replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    The school district I work for as an indendent consultant Case Manager did not recognize the work force. Neither did the certified nurses who were recognized by thier Union. We are still looked at as bandaide pushers and not essential entities to the...

14. Any Discharge Planners Out There?

    madmominavan replied to gypsyatheart's topic in Case Management

    Thanks for your respnse. Glad you found a nic...

15. Calling all ER case managers

    madmominavan replied to ercm's topic in Case Management

    Go online to the Case Manaers association. Join or get your employer top pay for the membership. There is a gide book on line you can print out. Get the case manager's handbook, Borders or Barnes and Npbles carry it or will order it. Hospital based C...