shondaRN

shondaRN has 10 years experience and specializes in hospital, pain management, home health.

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1. Ripped off?

   shondaRN replied to NiceShot's topic in Case Management

   Doesn't that equal to about 12.50 an hour?? You are worth more than that! The salary is not enough for a RN. What state are you in?

2. Do you have any experience working as a case manager at Blue Cross Blue Shield?

   shondaRN posted a topic in Case Management

   I'm interested in working as a case manager at BCBS. I applied to the position. I'm curious what your experiences have been. Also, is there a transfer option to work at home. I have less than one year of home health care case manager, but I have ...

3. APNs: Post your specialty

   shondaRN posted a topic in NP

   Hello Everyone- I'm seriously considering getting my Master's, but I am still debating on the specialty. I am really interested to hear if anyone has specialized in Mental Health, Community Health, or Geriatrics. I want to learn more about these ar...

4. Milage, Az HH CM

   shondaRN replied to DesertwindRN's topic in Home Health

   I agree 20 visits a week is not PRN.

5. RN Case Mangers: How long was your orientation and what did it involve?

   shondaRN replied to shondaRN's topic in Home Health

   Thanks for your response. I've submitted a application for a nonprofit agency in the area. Now I know what to look for in a home health agency.:)

6. Hourly pd RNs:How does your HH agency work mileage into productivity?

   shondaRN replied to shondaRN's topic in Home Health

   Thank you! It is a beautiful place to live, and I love it here. :redpinkhe

7. Is home health profitable?

   shondaRN replied to brotherbear's topic in Home Health

   I'm new to home health, but I do know that not all agencies are for profit. There may be fewer, but they are out there! In fact, I just applied to one in Portland,OR. Luckily Oregon has a nurses' union that is involved with some of the home health a...

8. Survey: How old were you when you entered the nursing profession?

   shondaRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I graduated in 2001 at the age of 21. I was the youngest in my graduating class. It seems like eons ago.

9. RN Case Mangers: How long was your orientation and what did it involve?

   shondaRN replied to shondaRN's topic in Home Health

   I'm curious. What agency did you work for? Thanks.

10. Why do you like home care? What are the advantages?

    shondaRN replied to smartandgrit's topic in Home Health

    You mentioned you do want to do any overtime. I can totally relate. But I was wondering if your employer ever gives you more patients than you can handle in 8 hours. It sounds like you have a great job! :nurse:

11. Why do you like home care? What are the advantages?

    shondaRN replied to smartandgrit's topic in Home Health

    You hit it right on the mark!

12. Nurses with depression

    shondaRN replied to grandmawrinkle's topic in Stress 101

    To answer if FMLA will cover a leave of abscence. The answer is YES! I needed 2 weeks off for anxiety issues and knew I would need to be covered by FMLA to keep my job. I recognized the fact that I needed a medication adjustment to practice safely...

13. Nurses with depression

    shondaRN replied to grandmawrinkle's topic in Stress 101

    Looks like it has been over a month since the last reply...This has been a very encouraging post! I've enjoyed it. It would be awesome if it could keep going.:)

14. Why HH nurses quit

    shondaRN replied to Willow Moonsidhe's topic in Home Health

    :)I would love to know some tips on effective time management. How long do you allow for each visit? Do you complete your work in the home or at your home? Do you have to go into an office or do you work from home? Thanks! Shonda

15. RN Case Mangers: How long was your orientation and what did it involve?

    shondaRN posted a topic in Home Health

    Hello Everyone, I'm interested in hearing from everyone. I would like to know where you are working and how long your orientation is/was. How many OASIS assessments did you complete with someone before you were on your own? Did anyone ask for more ...