msladynurse4life BSN, RN

msladynurse4life has 9 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Med/Surg, Psych.

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   MSN vs MBA

   msladynurse4life replied to msladynurse4life's topic in Post Graduate

   That's good to hear that you found a program that works for you. I've been looking at Indiana Wesleyan. It's private, but the tuition is a lot cheaper than most schools. They have MSN/MBA for about $30K. I just don't like that I have to write a few e...
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   MSN vs MBA

   msladynurse4life replied to msladynurse4life's topic in Post Graduate

   Well, I've decided to go back for an MSN/MBA dual agree with a concentration in health care administration. The big question is which school? I've researched many online programs, but still undecided. Like most, I need a program that's flexible, affo...
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   MSN vs MBA

   msladynurse4life replied to msladynurse4life's topic in Post Graduate

   Thanks for responding. I have been debating this for quite some time now. It is a difficult decision. I was accepted to an MSN-FNP program, but now having a change of heart to a more administrative side of nursing versus direct hands-on patient care....
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   MSN vs MBA

   msladynurse4life posted a topic in Post Graduate

   Sorry, I meant for the subject to state "MBA vs MHA". I'm sure this topic has came up before, but I haven't found too much info on it. I'm looking into enrolling in an online MSN program, but still debating what route to go. I have my BSN and I curre...
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   Hospital or managed care?

   msladynurse4life replied to msladynurse4life's topic in Case Management
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   Hospital or managed care?

   msladynurse4life posted a topic in Case Management

   I am a fairly new CM. I work in a big teaching hospital doing case management for the Trauma/Surgery service. It's very challenging with complicated cases. Most of my patients are either gun shot victims or s/p MVCs and have no insurance. I also do t...
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   Transition from bedside nursing to case management

   msladynurse4life replied to msladynurse4life's topic in Case Management
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   Tell me honestly how you like your career as a case manager

   msladynurse4life replied to dulcet's topic in Case Management
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   Tell me honestly how you like your career as a case manager

   msladynurse4life replied to dulcet's topic in Case Management
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    Utilization Management

    msladynurse4life replied to msladynurse4life's topic in Case Management
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    Utilization Management

    msladynurse4life posted a topic in Case Management

    Hello, I am a new case manager for Trauma Surgery patients in a large teaching hospital and we are also required to do utilization reviews. I feel more comfortable with the case management duties as compared to doing utilization. Our hospital used to...
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    Case Manager seeking MSN

    msladynurse4life replied to akc_RN's topic in Case Management
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    Case Manager seeking MSN

    msladynurse4life replied to akc_RN's topic in Case Management

    I plan on going back to grad school also. I got accepted to a FNP program, but now having second thoughts. The cost of NP school is so expensive and the clinical portion will conflict with my schedule. I'm thinking about going into Health Care Admini...
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    Everyone wants experience.

    msladynurse4life replied to AlphaPig's topic in Case Management

    I just got a case manager position where I worked as a bedside staff nurse for about 10 years. I don't have any CM experience, but I think what really stood out was the fact that I worked as a charge nurse. They told me leadership skills is what the...
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    Simmons University School of Nursing FNP online program

    msladynurse4life replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in NP Students

    That's good to hear! I start the program in January 2014. I'm doing it part-time, because I will be working full-time. I'm just concerned that I can manage the classes while continuing to work full-time.