EllenRNPHN

EllenRNPHN specializes in Home Health, Internal med. Urgent Care.

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1. Would love to hear your opinions on the Urgent Care setting

   EllenRNPHN replied to LovePurple's topic in Ambulatory

   I work in UC and have for a little over a year now. It can get crazy but we all work very well together and pitch in when needed. It sort of depends on where you work too. The UC I'm at only has a 2 bed holding area. I tried working at a different U...

2. Kaiser Bellflower

   EllenRNPHN replied to annlee1318's topic in California

   Hi I don't know if I can be of help but I worked there in the late 80's in DOU. I took the critical care training class. Have you worked at another kaiser, or are you new to Kaiser in general? Have you started there already?

3. Any Urgent Care nurses out there?

   EllenRNPHN replied to golf_hawaii's topic in General Nursing

   Hi again..... What is EMR? OK about those appts.... The appts are for the Family Practice providers working in the modules in the day time. That made me scratch my head too when it first heard of appts in the Urgent Care setting. In the evening howe...

4. Any Urgent Care nurses out there?

   EllenRNPHN replied to golf_hawaii's topic in General Nursing

   Oh my ....Where to begin...I worked yesterday evening for a nurse(4 - 11:30 pm, I usually work days) and was assigned to be the shot nurse. I had 2 other RN's that pitched in when I needed help. Lots of toradol shots!! In all wasn't bad. Ok, the che...

5. Any Urgent Care nurses out there?

   EllenRNPHN replied to golf_hawaii's topic in General Nursing

   It is so good to see other posts for Urgent Care!! :loveya:I just started in UC the first of this month and liking it. I work for a Kaiser in So. Calif. and it gets pretty busy here. The dept is huge, 2 floors, so when I am shot nurse carrying the be...

6. Littmann 3M 3000

   EllenRNPHN replied to JenHCC's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I am so glad to read all the positive feedback on this stethoscope. I just ordered one from Jasco last weekend. Yes, I am concerned about loss so I ordered the plum color and will bring my old one to loan. I'm curious how this stethosope has one's na...

7. Has anyone taken an online CM course?

   EllenRNPHN replied to EllenRNPHN's topic in Case Management

   I looked at the web site. Interesting, the instructor is the same person for the class I'm taking. Same format too. Anyway, I am enjoying the reading. Plan to take the first module exam next month. Your ex-boss sounds like the supervisor over the de...

8. Has anyone taken an online CM course?

   EllenRNPHN replied to EllenRNPHN's topic in Case Management

   Gee, what is "AIHCP"? How long did it take you to complete the course? Did you like it? Sorry to hear you are having some difficulty getting hired. Don't give up!

9. Has anyone taken an online CM course?

   EllenRNPHN posted a topic in Case Management

   Has anyone taken the online CM cert. course at Canyon College? I just started their online course this month. There are 5 modules that is spread over the course of one year. I have not taken the exam for the first module yet. :uhoh21: I'm really inte...

10. What age do you plan to retire?

    EllenRNPHN replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    Ok I'm 58 now........Now this is a subject I've thought a lot about. Tomorrow I start my first day of working per diem. I am hoping to work to 65 since Kaiser will cover my medical IF I am in a benifited position when I retire. By working per diem no...

11. Can you recommend a good accel BSN nursing program in California?

    EllenRNPHN replied to hapiyogi's topic in California

    I'm not really sure of the definition of accelerated is, but being able to take a couple independent study classes while in classes that is physically attended sure sped the process up. I'm not sure if other private colleges do this but was a good pl...

12. Can you recommend a good accel BSN nursing program in California?

    EllenRNPHN replied to hapiyogi's topic in California

    I went through the accelerated program at Mt St Mary's college in Los Angeles to get my BSN. It cost a lot but WELL worth it. I started there when I was 30 and did fine. (this was in 1990)Finished in 1 1/2 years. They had some classes one could take ...

13. New here - introduction

    EllenRNPHN replied to andra55's topic in General Students

    Hi Lora, I'm so sorry. So glad you are trying to keep a positive atttitude. Don't give up it'll happen. I'd keep reading so when you are accepted you will be better prepared! Keep posting...interested in your progress.:loveya::wink2:

14. New here - introduction

    EllenRNPHN replied to andra55's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!!! I started nursing school when my children were small too. It was a real balancing act but loved it. Welcome to AllNurses.com! I just re-joined. It is great to be back! It is a wonderful place to be.

15. Hello Everyone!

    EllenRNPHN replied to CM in SC's topic in Legal

    Welcome CM! I'm also from SC. Southern Calif.! Best wishes to you. :yelclap: :w00t: :typing