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1. got to keep on moving

   nursingosaurus posted a topic in Disabilities

   I don't know how much time I will have to contribute to this post as I have several things going on right now, but I was recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I don't know how if I am in the right place in terms of this forum, or if I should be on an...

2. Professional Associations-- which is the best? Which is the correct one?

   nursingosaurus posted a topic in Case Management

   Hi, I am an RN Case Manager. I know that there are various associations for RNs to join, such as the American Nurses' Association, and I am aware that there are a variety of associations for specialized nursing practices. My question is this: Which c...

3. frequently used software in CM

   nursingosaurus replied to nursingosaurus's topic in Case Management

   Thankyou for your help, you're likely correct!

4. frequently used software in CM

   nursingosaurus posted a topic in Case Management

   Hi, I just accepted a job with aetna doing in office case management (non traveling!!!) I am not sure what software we are going to be using but is there a place online where I can get some exposure/use with some of the popular case management softwa...

5. NEW JOB!!! what have I gotten myself into.....

   nursingosaurus replied to nursingosaurus's topic in General Nursing

   thank you for your perspective, it is appreciated. I am already the bad guy at my job because patients get really mad if they not maintained NPO / having a driver prior to surgery even though they were instructed ahead of time. I've worked with an EX...

6. NEW JOB!!! what have I gotten myself into.....

   nursingosaurus replied to nursingosaurus's topic in General Nursing

   CE DIRECT!! thanks, I really appreciate it. I was looking for something along these lines. I am sure it will be very helpful so thankyou very much.

7. NEW JOB!!! what have I gotten myself into.....

   nursingosaurus replied to nursingosaurus's topic in General Nursing

   THANK YOU!!! (tried to post a reply via my phone earlier today) but it evidently didn't go through. I checked out glassdoor and briefly looked at careerbliss......I've browsed through lots of the case management threads and will do so again to see if...

8. NEW JOB!!! what have I gotten myself into.....

   nursingosaurus posted a topic in General Nursing

   I recently was hired to work for aetna as a case management RN. I don't have formal case management experience (as in the actual job title) from any other jobs but at my current job I do A LOT of case management duties. I have been at my current job ...

9. Any cons toward accepting a UR position and leaving bedside?

   nursingosaurus replied to Heartyournurse's topic in Case Management

   Thanks for the info!

10. Rejection has got me so low

    nursingosaurus posted a topic in Job Hunt

    I have a job right now as an RN.... but I am trying to transition to utilization management or Case management..... several interviews but all "not selected." Helpless feeling

11. Utilization Review RN interview VERY SOON!!! please help!

    nursingosaurus replied to nursingosaurus's topic in Case Management

    That is all such great, insightful and helpful advice. Thank you so much!!!!! I am printing it all out right now and going to read it over and over, and write in my own thoughtful comments after thinking about the answers thoroughly. What kind of qu...

12. Utilization Review RN interview VERY SOON!!! please help!

    nursingosaurus posted a topic in Case Management

    Hi all, I some how managed to obtain a Utilization Review RN interview a few days from now. 1. What kind of questions should I expect to be asked and how can I prepare for them? 2. What kind of questions should I ask them? 3. Are there perhaps any re...

13. How to break into case management nursing and utilization review....

    nursingosaurus replied to nursingosaurus's topic in Case Management

    Thank you for your insight, and I have noticed the same thing. Can't give up though!!!!

14. How to break into case management nursing and utilization review....

    nursingosaurus posted a topic in Case Management

    I have roughly 4 years of clinical nursing experience, with some indirect case management, insurance verification and discharge experience. I applied and interviewed for a job which said ,"ENTRY LEVEL CASE MANAGEMENT" but upon arriving they said they...

15. Any cons toward accepting a UR position and leaving bedside?

    nursingosaurus replied to Heartyournurse's topic in Case Management

    GOOD QUESTION! I completely HATE bedside nursing....I work in day surgery now, and people sometimes are so freaking gross that I can barely stand it. I know that sounds really awful but...I just am burnt out on direct patient care. Maybe after a brea...