Bibeau1

Bibeau1

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  1. Case Management - Typical?

    The average case load ( best practice ) is 20-30. You have identified what every other Case manager has noted. There just isn't enough time for every thing. One suggestion is to look at your case load. You do need to see all managed care patients ( p...
  2. ROLL CALL - Case Managers!!!

    Hi I'm the director of a case management department in Mass. I've done Case management for >15 years . this is an exciting time for CM's . As changes in provider reinbursement decreases our value increases . I recently hired a Cm w/o any direct e...
  3. Online programs??

    Hi try Graceland university, You have the option to pick where you want to do your clinical .
  4. PDA's - need advice

    I have used a Palm M515 for 2+ years ( this is my second, I wore out my first :chuckle). I have down loaded the Epocrates program ( about $99/year ) includes meds, 5 minute clinical manager, and now all labs , Take a look at it on Epocrates .com . I...
  5. Unfortunately hospitals are looking at lengths of stay instead of what is really going on with patients. As a case manager in an acute setting I am continually pressured to faciliate a dscharge on a patient that clearly is NOT ready. prime example ...
  6. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

    Mea culpa , you are right, "compassion and empathy are aquired traits. Many appologies, I have recently witnessed people in my profession who clearly are lacking in the traits that I admire ........
  7. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

    Hi, I will be graduating from graduate school with a msn /FNP. I always thought there was no difference between the NP role and a PA role , But there are many. One of my preceptors is a PA. She has been a great teacher and role model. We have compare...
  8. Online Education

    I'm going to Graceland University in the Msn/fnp program, The course are not easy, definately alot of writing but the convience of going to school and working full time out weight the cost. I will be done this fall . This program has been around f...
  9. FNP School

    congrats !!!!!, I'm finishing my practicums. Have completed all my course work. IT is definately worth it.
  10. What do you think about...

    If you get flamed then so do I . I am close to completing My MSN FNP. I have been a Nurse for greater then 20 Years. Its what I am and what I do. I feel nursing is a calling and that is what makes Practitioners stand out as compared to PA;s. I am...
  11. Did anyone get there degree online?

    Its easy , You pick who you wnat to work with. So if there is a Doc or an N P who you admire . You ask them and the school arranges a contract with the preceptor . I'm doing my adult specialty with a wonderful Doc.:)
  12. Did anyone get there degree online?

    Hi I completed by BSN in a traditional college campus about 16 years ago. I am almost done to comleting my MSN/NP on line . I am going to Graceland University. It is not easy ,you have to remain focused and really want it, but it was a wonderful expe...