arvolina

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1. Utilization review changes 2024

   arvolina posted a topic in Case Management

   I work as a UM case management nurse for an insurance company. Loved it. I always thought, and was told that a BSN was required. Recently, we had our salaries changed from annual salary to hourly, and our titles changed from case manager to reviewer...

2. Agency in Dallas area, pay, quality

   arvolina posted a topic in Agency

   Anyone have opinions about nursing agencies in Dallas, including pay and experiences? I'm an experienced med/surg tele RN, and would love to hear from those with a similar background.

3. to Stipend, or not to Stipend?

   arvolina posted a topic in Travel

   After talking things over here at home with my spouse and dogs that will stay behind, I need veteran opinions on stipends. I'm hoping to stay in Texas - work 3 days - come home - go back.... any thoughts on the feasibility of this would be helpful. ...

4. Learning on the road

   arvolina posted a topic in Travel

   Hi all - I've been a tele/med surg rn for a few years.... it's time to spread my wings, and I'm thinking a travel assignment or 2 might help. Is there a chance to learn as you go for other departments like PCU, ICU, ED, etc? I don't want to retire ...

5. VITAS in DFW

   arvolina posted a topic in Hospice

   I interviewed recently at the VITAS in Dallas, and turned down the offer. First, I was not offered a salary that would be equal to my current job. This could not be negotiated. Second, they did not know anything about their benefit package, and wa...

6. Hospice in DFW

   arvolina posted a topic in Hospice

   Hi all, I am looking for a change, and hospice has been tugging at my heart strings for years. I've been a nurse for about 10 years.... started as a tech, then LPN/LVN, RN, and now finishing my BSN. I've always been in a hospital. Does anyone have ...

7. Capstone UTA

   arvolina replied to baetzel88's topic in Texas (UTA)

   I agree. I started 2/29 also. I am very lost regarding what is supposed to be the subject of the diary.

8. Leadership & Mgmt

   arvolina replied to twindad85's topic in Texas (UTA)

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9. salary of rn vs bsn in TX?

   arvolina replied to bubbasmom's topic in Texas

   Definately CNA!!!

10. Need Interview advise after terminated!!!

    arvolina replied to sissib's topic in Job Hunt

    In Dallas, some of the hospitals use Group One Background Screening, HR-Solutions, GroupOne Services It is an agency that reports your start and stop date and pay, REASON for termination, and whether the hospital will rehire you or not. It stinks!!

11. Reason for leaving question

    arvolina replied to thegeekyrn's topic in Job Hunt

    I agree, that's a perfect response. I worked in an LTAC for 4 years, and really wanted to spread my wings. You aren't saying anything bad about the place that you are leaving... in fact, you are using it as an opportunity to re-express all the reas...

12. Excelsior College Grads???

    arvolina replied to Firemedic7's topic in Ohio

    Also, there are many colleges that accept EC credits, including the online RN-BSN program at University of Texas - Arlington. I am an EC grad working in Texas, and a UTA student. Good luck to you!!

13. Group One background checks in Texas

    arvolina replied to edgreen's topic in Texas

    The above link is dead.

14. Group One background checks in Texas

    arvolina replied to edgreen's topic in Texas

    Background Screening, HR-Solutions, GroupOne Services

15. What type of volunteering do you do?

    arvolina posted a topic in Job Hunt

    Hi. Many posters have mentioned that they do volunteer work while looking for a job, in hopes to land a position. What type of volunteering do you do that gets you in the best position to be noticed while job hunting?