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1. how do I break into Case Management?

   aaac replied to childpsych74's topic in Case Management

   It took me a while to get into it and I am sure you have more experience than me. Just keep trying, it will happen when you least expect it. Unfortunately, a lot do hire from in-house. But, I think your experience is priceless. Take whatever break yo...

2. Nursing process and CRNA,and stress level?

   aaac replied to aaac's topic in SRNA

   Thanks, That was very interesting.

3. Is taking classes again necessary?

   aaac replied to aaac's topic in SRNA

   I am in the process of trying to do that at this time. I have looked at the requirements of the 2 schools that I would be interested in and they do not mention anything regarding science classes having to be in the last 5 years. The only class that t...

4. Nursing process and CRNA,and stress level?

   aaac posted a topic in SRNA

   One thing that I love about nursing is assessing and identifying problems and finding solutions. I like challenges in that if a patient presents with multiple problems, I enjoy finding the solutions to the problems and in turn,helping others. As a CR...

5. Is taking classes again necessary?

   aaac posted a topic in SRNA

   I have been a nurse for 7 years (3 years doing med-surg and the last 4 doing case management dealing with basically outpatient care). I am considering CRNA or NP school and thought I would try to get a job on a ICU, likely after transitioning from an...

6. Should I stay in case management or go?

   aaac replied to aaac's topic in Case Management

   Thanks! I am really considering going back to the hospital and get my ICU experience and after a year then think more about what is really right for me. At least at that point, I will have some ICU under my belt, which is required for CRNA. I am con...

7. Question for all "Nurse Practitioners"

   aaac replied to lancerRN2b's topic in Career Support

   Good question. I would love to know too!

8. Opinions needed!

   aaac replied to JahbingRN's topic in CCU

   I have nothing against critical care. I just believe that if she is not wanting to jump right into critical care as she had mentioned then I would consider med-surg as a starting and transitioning point. I believe if you choose to go straight to ICU ...

9. Should I stay in case management or go?

   aaac replied to aaac's topic in Case Management

   Thanks for the advice too! The only problem about the ICU route is I will probably have to jump ship to do it. THey are not likely to train me to work prn. I figure I could do med-surg prn a few months to see if I like the shift work and if so do ICU...

10. Opinions needed!

    aaac replied to JahbingRN's topic in CCU

    I did MS for 3 years and even though I hated it towards the end. I feel it provided the best base to work from. No offense to others, but if you can handle Med-surg then I believe you can handle ICU. Med-surg was the most stressful bedside nursing fl...

11. Should I stay in case management or go?

    aaac replied to aaac's topic in Case Management

    Thanks for the advice. I am in the boat of decisions! My main issue is that I do enjoy case management but always thought that if I did what I loved I would enjoy working. I do enjoy my job to an extent but miss the chance to vary my hours if I want...

12. Should I stay in case management or go?

    aaac replied to aaac's topic in Case Management

    Thanks! I think I am going to go back to the hospital hopefully picking up a few shifts for a few months and get my a feet a little wet before I jump ship. I want to make sure that I am okay with doing weekend and nights since that seems where the mo...

13. Should I stay in case management or go?

    aaac replied to aaac's topic in Case Management

    TraumaRUs, I have thought about doing other case management but am afraid that it will not be any better because the hours are M-F. I enjoy the CM that I do now because I can work out of my house and travel, which changes things up. I am afraid to l...

14. Should I stay in case management or go?

    aaac posted a topic in Case Management

    Nobody, wants to answer this thread that I posted in Career advice section, so I thought I would post it here. Any advice would be appreciated. I have done worker's compensation case management for almost 4 years. I was a med-surg nurse for 3 years. ...

15. What is wrong with me????

    aaac replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Career Support

    I can understand what you are going through. I am a nurse and always thought I wanted to be one. I realize that I am not much for bedside nursing. I do case management now, which I do like because I am able to still be involved in medicine, which I e...