nlk96 BSN

nlk96 has 23 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Geriatrics, LTC assessments, insurance.

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1. has anyone worked as a CARE manager for Senior Bridge?

   nlk96 replied to Ashley02's topic in Home Health

   Got it--sent one back. Thank you!

2. has anyone worked as a CARE manager for Senior Bridge?

   nlk96 replied to Ashley02's topic in Home Health

   Thank you---sent one back to you

3. has anyone worked as a CARE manager for Senior Bridge?

   nlk96 replied to Ashley02's topic in Home Health

   I have been following this thread for quite some time now, and am hoping to join you all as a Humana Independent Contractor Care Manager R.N. I filled out the information on their website, requesting more information about joining their network as ...

4. Independent Nurse Assessor--more than one company?

   nlk96 posted a topic in Entrepreneurs

   I have a question and can't seem to find the answer here on allnurses. I could've sworn I read something about this once, but can't find it now--I apologize. If a nurse contracts with a company such as LifePlans to perform in-home assessments, is it...

5. Monmouth Medical Center--Pharmacology Exam for new hire

   nlk96 posted a topic in New Jersey

   Hi everyone! I recently accepted a position at Monmouth Medical Center, and need to take the pharmacology exam before my start date. It's been many years since I've taken one of these, and I'm honestly terrified by the fact that it's 50 questions i...

6. Returning to Nursing after Burn Out

   nlk96 replied to Barb61's topic in Geriatric

   Hi! I don't want to step on your husband's toes, but you are the one who will be working and you need to like what you're doing, or you will face burnout again. Working in a skilled nursing facility isn't easy--it can be both physically and mentall...

7. The Dreaded PICO Question--Feedback, Please!

   nlk96 replied to nlk96's topic in Student Assist

   Thank you so much for your feedback! I will work on it some more, taking your suggestions.

8. The Dreaded PICO Question--Feedback, Please!

   nlk96 posted a topic in Student Assist

   I am having a such a hard time with this. I can't seem to come up with a decent PICO question, and I would really appreciate some constructive criticism and feedback! Thank you in advance for anything you can offer. I worked with a transgendered p...

9. Would like some advice on cover letter--moving away from bedside nursing

   nlk96 posted a topic in Job Hunt

   Hello everyone, I'm re-vamping my resume and cover letter, as I have a strong desire to leave bedside nursing. How do I indicate this in both a professional and tactful manner in a cover letter? I've been looking on this site, as well as "Googling" ...

10. Funny things our patients say

    nlk96 replied to Isitpossible's topic in Geriatric

    Last weekend, my co-worker complimented one of our residents on her blouse, telling her, "Oh, it's very summery and pretty. Where did you get it?" The resident responded, "From my closet, you dumba$$!" We howled!!!!

11. I'm embarrassed, but can use some advice on time management

    nlk96 replied to nlk96's topic in Geriatric

    I forgot to add something that I already do, that I find helpful. Years ago, when I worked in Med Surg, I would take report and write everything in black or blue ink. Then, anything I needed to write that occurred during my shift, including vitals,...

12. I'm embarrassed, but can use some advice on time management

    nlk96 replied to nlk96's topic in Geriatric

    Wow--I want to thank each of you for replying to my post, and for giving me some really great tips. I appreciate it! The computer is used for MAR and for charting, so it's got to be with me at all times. I wish I could somehow combine the med cart...

13. I'm embarrassed, but can use some advice on time management

    nlk96 posted a topic in Geriatric

    I recently returned to work in a LTC facility after a 10 year hiatus taken to have a family and return to school. I seem to be having more of a difficult time with time management now, than I ever did before. I could really use some tips/advice. H...

14. A little off topic, but need some suggestions, please

    nlk96 replied to nlk96's topic in New Jersey

    Thank you so much for your reply--I really appreciate it. I'm going to hold onto those names!! Nancy

15. A little off topic, but need some suggestions, please

    nlk96 posted a topic in New Jersey

    Hello, everyone. I have an unusual request, and am hoping some of you will respond. My mom is moving from NY to NJ, so she needs to find a good cardiologist. She had an MI 6 years ago, and her recent persantine stress test was not good. I am unbe...