knurse8

knurse8 has 25 years experience and specializes in Neonatal-Pedi, Hospice, Triage, Abstraction.

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1. RN Auditor/Coder

   knurse8 replied to Rachel2932's topic in Quality Improvement

   I know this is a very late reply but I did land an ICD coding position without earning my CPC. This company preferred nurses over non clinical coders (CPC' CCS). They provided in-house training that was very organized and structured. But equally desi...

2. Work at home: HEDIS + CCS = JOB?

   knurse8 replied to knurse8's topic in Informatics

   UPDATE to my original post. I did land an ICD coding position without earning my CPC. This company preferred nurses over non clinical coders (CPC' CCS). They provided in-house training that was very organized and structured. But equally designed to p...

3. Thinking of leaving hospice

   knurse8 replied to NurseStephy80's topic in Hospice

   I finally left hospice after 7 years. I never thought Id leave my perfect calling and still feel sad about abandoning pt/families and never using my hospice knowledge, talents and gifts ever again. Unfortunately there are a lot of Hospice companies t...

4. Work at home: HEDIS + CCS = JOB?

   knurse8 replied to knurse8's topic in Informatics

   Thanks for the information Pixie.RN! I found a Trauma Reg. job posting and applied. Will keep on my list of options in this competitive virtual RN market!

5. RN Auditor/Coder

   knurse8 replied to Rachel2932's topic in Quality Improvement

   After reading about data abstraction and applying for a few positions I discovered on another thread that these jobs will slowly disappear due to real time extractions being coded into software(?). It's really helpful when those on the "inside" can p...

6. Work at home: HEDIS + CCS = JOB?

   knurse8 posted a topic in Informatics

   Please HELP! Nurse with 20 years experience that includes in/out patient clinical, case management and administration. Despite what I feel is an attractive resume, I'm finding it challenging to land a work from home position. I've omitted case manage...

7. Silverado hospice anyone?

   knurse8 replied to tyler3222's topic in Hospice

   Stay away from Silverado Hospice! I worked there for over a year and while they pay great and draw you in with their Love>Fear philosophy and boast about their high standards ... its a front. The reality is just the opposite. Corporate is out of ...

8. My preceptor is everything they taught us NOT to be...

   knurse8 replied to Live..&..Learn's topic in Relations

   Honey your going to see i mixed bag of nursing practice where ever you go. Count your luck stars and soak it up if you get a great preceptor, but don't discount the value of poor role models. You can learn alot from the them about what 'not to do' an...

9. Thinking of leaving hospice

   knurse8 replied to NurseStephy80's topic in Hospice

   Experienced hospice nurses are in high demand, find a new hospice that has a dedicated On Call nurse! So important to have your downtime and weekends, I work for a hospice that does not require CM's to take call.

10. Why Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

    knurse8 replied to timetoshine's topic in General Nursing

    Well I thought it was a myth as I went 20 yrs in nursing and only met wonderful professional men and women. Until a year ago, a nurse supervisor was so manipulative and horrible I quit a job I loved to get away from her. It all turned out good though...

11. Thank you, Joy Behar!

    knurse8 replied to ixchel's topic in Humor

    Fellow colleges why so upset? I would'nt expect a comedian who's sole focus is hair, makeup, wardrobe and reading kindergarten level cue cards from a teleprompter to know the difference between a sphygmomanometer and a monkeys behind! Second thought...

12. How Much Does a Hospice Nurse Make?

    knurse8 replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in Hospice

    I live in Texas, worked for a big non profit hospice pay was low CM salary $60,000 /$26/hr but you had your weekends holidays free. & case load 15 pt's LOTS of mileage. On call paid more, $31/hr plus $2 diffs for wkend and after midnight. Just sw...

13. Managing symptoms for a �good death�

    knurse8 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Hospice

    RE: Twedles reply no 363 "pulmonary toilet" this has been racking my brain and producing strange images. Would you kindly elaborate?

14. Managing symptoms for a �good death�

    knurse8 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Hospice

    "I did a PRN visit one night for a youngish woman with lung Ca using TD Scop for routine symptom management, she got a bit dry and developed mucous plugs with some significant atelectasis. She didn't want to go to the ER so I stayed with her and acco...

15. Crackles/Rales

    knurse8 replied to ajitamamasita's topic in Hospice

    Listen for yourself http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JA6D1Mguh0 Or search lung sounds on You Tube