28andcountn

28andcountn has 28 years experience and specializes in Pediatrics.

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1. Joining UTA for RN-BSN

   28andcountn replied to ladyD123's topic in Texas (UTA)

   obizyanka I am probably right where you are. I got an emailform my academic advisor telling me i needed one more nursing course and that ihad to sign a letter stating i would take the course before they couldproceed. The letter was full of mistakesa...

2. How can I make peds less miserable for me?

   28andcountn replied to JZ_RN's topic in Pediatric

   I truely feel for you as this is how I would feel if I had to work with adults!! I don't like working with teens much either. If you are feeling this way the kids probably don't care for you too much either or do the parents I bet. Some days the cryi...

3. Pediatric Outpatient Clinic

   28andcountn replied to catlove's topic in Pediatric

   Hi catlove- if you have never really worked with kids before this is a great opportunity for you. You can always get your trach and tube experiences during a job orientation in the hospital and if that is where you decide to go after school you will...

4. Care coordinator with patient-centered medical home (PCMH)

   28andcountn replied to agrayRN's topic in General Nursing

   I have been the care coordinator for a pediatric office for about 4 years now as part of the state medical home initiative. What every one has been saying is on target with what I do for my patients. I write alot of letters of medical necessity, rec...

5. Joining UTA for RN-BSN

   28andcountn replied to ladyD123's topic in Texas (UTA)

   i am a little frustrated that I have not heard anything yet so I am assuming i am not going to be able to start until November (boo) was really hoping to join you all in September.

6. Joining UTA for RN-BSN

   28andcountn replied to ladyD123's topic in Texas (UTA)

   my last transcript was just received today so now I will have to wait to hear if I am accepted or not. I already have a BA in special educations so I am hoping I can get started with the nursing courses right away. I think I have to wait til november...

7. 9th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

   28andcountn replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

   I see our nurse manager is getting ready for the new batch of interns!

8. Any Life Care Planners out there???

   28andcountn replied to 28andcountn's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the response! I am in the Pittsburgh area. I am trying to get in touch with some of the LCPs in this area to see if it would be worth while. I figured I would have to keep my "day job" so I am not so sure this will be doable for me as I w...

9. Any Life Care Planners out there???

   28andcountn replied to 28andcountn's topic in General Nursing

   Which program??? I was thinking of either the University of Florida or the Capital University Law School or Kaplan. Do you know of any others?? Also do you think this is more viable than a certificate in case management???? I am still undecided as t...

10. Any Life Care Planners out there???

    28andcountn replied to 28andcountn's topic in General Nursing

    Yep that is what I am talking about. I have been doing a little online research and it seems that there are 2 different ways to get certification. Some sites say this is an expert witness type thing others describe it as care coordination or legal ...

11. Any Life Care Planners out there???

    28andcountn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am looking around to expand my experience and change the direction of my career, life planning seem like it is something I would be interested in, does anyone know anything about this field????

12. And I continue my rant of MAs pretending to be nurses..

    28andcountn replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks I did not know that, we all thought they were working under our licensure so that is good to know. I guess the role of the RN is not necessary in outpt primary care anymore. The lines between RN and MA are blurred. I know at our office we are ...

13. And I continue my rant of MAs pretending to be nurses..

    28andcountn replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a HUGE pediatric practice with MAs that I really like and they do a great job. The thing that gets me is that every time an RN quits they are replaced by one or two MAs. We are definitely being phased out of the practice. Our manager let...

14. RN-MSN education or Case Management Cert any adivice????

    28andcountn posted a topic in ADN/BSN

    I have a diploma in nursing (28 years worth of experience) and a BA in special education. I work in a peds office and I know I can't keep doing that for another 20 some years til I retire. Anyone have any thoughts on what would be the best path to ta...

15. Case Managers--I need your advice please

    28andcountn replied to RNinFL's topic in Case Management

    RNinFL I feel like you were reading my mind!!!!!lol! I too have been a nurse for a long time all at the same children's hospital in various positions now at the same medical center in the pediatric clinic. We have alot of special needs kids and no r...