idrinkpop

idrinkpop has 7 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg, Step-Down, Case Management.

Latest Activity

1. Wellpoint/Anthem BCBS phone interview

   idrinkpop replied to cosmicmama's topic in Case Management

   I just applied for a Nurse Case Manager position with WellPoint. I have the experience and qualifications. It would be an ideal situation if I could work full-time from home! *Fingers crossed*

2. How did you change?

   idrinkpop replied to openyourmind's topic in General Nursing

   I honestly had no idea what I WANTED to do after graduation, but I knew what I DIDN'T want to do - Peds, pysch, or OB. My first job was on a med/surg tele unit. I did that for a few years before transferring to PCU, because I thought I wanted to go...

3. Just a bad shift...

   idrinkpop replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

   Oh man, I remember those days. I don't know how I survived my years as a floor nurse. Thus why I work in Case Management now.

4. career advice needed for a introvert pls

   idrinkpop replied to sam1971's topic in Career Support

   I'm a semi-introvert, so I can understand how you feel. What about home health nursing, hospice, OR, or SDS?

5. Peer to peer

   idrinkpop replied to RN010101's topic in Case Management

   Yes, I agree with GrnTea. I would simply tell the doc, "The payor has downgraded the status to OBS. If you disagree with the decision, you can do a peer to peer." If he snaps back at you, tell him you are only trying to advocate for the patient.

6. Worst Nightmare as a Nurse Came True

   idrinkpop replied to idrinkpop's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your kind words. This was my first code.

7. Worst Nightmare as a Nurse Came True

   idrinkpop posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I'm new to this website and still a fairly novice nurse (2 years on a med/tele/CI floor). I guess I'm looking for a place to vent. My worst nightmare as a nurse came true the other day -- found a pt on the floor, unresponsive, cyanotic, and mot...