msmel321

msmel321 has 4 years experience and specializes in cardiac care,home health,corrections.

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1. Anyone working FMC in Lexington KY?

   msmel321 replied to RN Randy's topic in Correctional

   You are too funny!.....well,BOP is your best bet! Not sure about their physical requirements except that you have to pass a PT type test when you go to training(GLYNCO).

2. Anyone working FMC in Lexington KY?

   msmel321 replied to RN Randy's topic in Correctional

   Have you considered US Public Health Service?...it is actually a uniformed service...they work at correctional facilities, Indian reservation, health depts......public service.......the requirements are BS in nursing and cut off age of 42....you sho...

3. Anyone working FMC in Lexington KY?

   msmel321 replied to RN Randy's topic in Correctional

   I don't know your location in W.VA or your age, but if you are looking into a more structured work environment and great pension then i highly recommend a BOP job. There are several Federal prisons in KY and W.VA....i am new in corrections myself, bu...

4. Anyone working FMC in Lexington KY?

   msmel321 replied to RN Randy's topic in Correctional

   Don't know anything about the facility but would be interested also....I am originally from that area and was thinking about moving back up that way.

5. New RN to corrections

   msmel321 replied to barbara's topic in Correctional

   What i needed to know was the name of the contract company for the state of Alabama, which i found out by calling Montgomery. What I was really asking was tips on finding and applying for these positions and other federal, state and civil service ...

6. New RN to corrections

   msmel321 replied to barbara's topic in Correctional

   I have been reading these posts and wondering how to get into corrections nursing, is it better at a state facility or federal facility, how do i apply, what are some tips for getting my foot in the door? Melinda

7. PHS pay rates in Alabama

   msmel321 replied to AlabamaRN(ER)'s topic in Correctional

   Don't mean to sound dumb, but what is HSA?

8. mowing the lawn, driving and working

   msmel321 replied to erroridiot's topic in Home Health

   There was a bit too much CREATIVE INTERPRETATION going on with that company which is why I left....I am only hoping not all HH agencies do this...I am not quite sure where to begin looking.

9. mowing the lawn, driving and working

   msmel321 replied to erroridiot's topic in Home Health

   I know exactly what you mean...I went to go admit a pt last week and when I arrived the daughter of pt and the pt herself told me what they needed was a sitter for her mother so she would not be alone while she worked and that her mother is not homeb...

10. Case Manager duties?

    msmel321 posted a topic in Home Health

    I am new to HH(9 months) and am wondering how other agencies work their case managers....Ifeel that our company is messed up...I am a case manager in SE Alabama and cover 2 large counties...our company covers a total of 7 rural counties...the case ma...

11. Need help with organization!

    msmel321 replied to msmel321's topic in Home Health

    Freebird..thanks so much for the info...unfortunately right now i don't have my own patients..so i never know from day to day who i will see.I hate to have to go in the office and scramble for info,but that is the way it is for now.I have gotten the ...

12. Need help with organization!

    msmel321 posted a topic in Home Health

    Hey there!..i am new to Home Health(2 months) and I am of course having a very tough time with the OASIS, but i realy think if I started with my time management and organization that my day would run much more smoothly and a less frustrating.....Any ...

13. I Put In My Notice!!!...Now what???

    msmel321 replied to msmel321's topic in General Nursing

    cookie102...Thanks so much .....you really boosted my spirits..Home health is actually an avenue I had thought about.....but,again I was told 1 yr experience..but I will keep looking with other companies. Are you in Alabama?....I would think home hea...

14. I Put In My Notice!!!...Now what???

    msmel321 replied to msmel321's topic in General Nursing

    As far as the job offers jumping at you....I am in SE Alabama and not alot of choices really...but the wall I keep coming up against is everywhere seems to want at least one year experience.Where were you getting all of your offers from?...Also, I do...

15. I Put In My Notice!!!...Now what???

    msmel321 replied to msmel321's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replys so far.... As far as how I have handled this situation...I have told my NM, many times of my concerns with the ratio, which is usually the times that 3 nurses will be scheduled, then it goes back to the usual 2.She has also told...