HHLinda

HHLinda

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  1. Telemedicine RN kaiser

    I like doing triage/advice because it's mentally challenging. All nursing jobs have its pros and cons; however most patients/ caregivers are very appreciative. Would love to work from home; however it's great working alongside nurses from a variety ...
  2. Telemedicine RN kaiser

    I didn't think I'd enjoy my job; however I do! Yes, it's stressful. Yes, patients and/ or families are rude. However, they're the minority and I'm not looking at them
  3. Telemedicine RN kaiser

    I'm a Kaiser Advice RN. What questions do you have?
  4. Advice Nurses?

    I've been in my position for the last 2.5 years. Didn't think I'd like it; however I love it! It's stressful, at times micro managed but I've learned so much! And I continue learning. Plus, it forces me to actively listen.
  5. Transfer Center

    Never heard of transfer center except linkage with recruitment in HR. is this telephone triage?
  6. I completed the RN-BSN Program in June. CA is a regulated state. Anyone obtaining a BSN must also apply for the PHN certificate. Do you work in a hospital/ home health/ hospice? WGU has contracts with most hospitals. If you know someone with a BSN ...
  7. Bedside to telephonic nursing

    I transitioned from LTC/Rehab about a year ago. Love my triage job. Requires an imagination, good communication skills and the ability to manage the computer while doing assessments.
  8. Telephone Triage Stories

    Yes, Fridays are usually the worst. Calls for refills of Narcs or psych meds. Otherwise, I've learned so much this past year!
  9. Capella Online RN-BSN Completion

    Please include me in updates? I'm considering Capella for diabetes certification or MSN ( diabetes/gerontology). Thanks
  10. Just finished my BSN today 7/7/13!

    I did my Practicum on Health Literacy. Also, my EBT task 1 project. All health related organizations are working in this because of the huge literacy problem in the US. Lots if information on line and I surveyed people within my community.
  11. Transition from bedside to call center/triage?

    I too come from LTC/Rehab and went into Telephone Triage. I received an abundance of training and my clinical background has helped me tremendously.
  12. Is it ever to late to return for a BSN?

    It's never too late! I went to nursing school at 50. Graduated with ASN. Now almost finished with BSN. Considering MSN.
  13. I'll finish this December. Started in January. Could finish sooner but I have a heavy work schedule.
  14. Starting work in a LTC facility.. what to expect

    LTCs are different now. Many patients come to these facilities before transitioning to their homes. It's busy and the assignment was correctly posted by the previous nurse. IVs, PICCs, labs, wound vacs, vents, GTubes, lots of respiratory, hospice and...
  15. How long was you orientation traing when you started in LTC?

    Three weeks. One week for each shift. Same nurse on each shift. Learning lots. Thank goodness I work the rehab side.