caronbell

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1. RN Case management

   caronbell replied to nerdynurse7's topic in Case Management

   There are many options with case management! Yes, it does tend to have a better work-life balance overall, and most jobs tend to be "9-5" jobs with occasional weekends. I work inpatient acute case...

2. Transition from Hospice to Hospital Case Manager

   caronbell replied to KbmRN's topic in Case Management

   Have you made any decisions yet? Inpatient case management is a big switch from floor nursing or home health. The scope of practice is quite

3. CM options for work at home

   caronbell replied to Myethpio's topic in Case Management

   Not sure if you'll see this, but someone else might. A lot of the WAH positions specifically stipulate that all dogs and children are cared for away from the area of work; some penalize the person if...

4. Received positive drug screen for cocaine and never used any illicit drugs how could this

   caronbell replied to Angelagenovese's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I consistently test "faintly positive" on UDS for PCP. It's hilarious to see the person's reaction now, because I can anticipate the questions that are coming... It's related to the psych medications...

5. Did I imagine IV compatibility, or is it a real thing?

   caronbell replied to Capp's topic in Patient Medications

   I brought this up recently, when I had a triple lumen PICC...and 4 antibiotics around the clock. Including amphotericin B (requiring IV glucose flushing prior and after) and Vanc which doesn't like to...

6. Frustrating

   caronbell replied to nursebeth77's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I work at a regional university hospital, and take in patients from many outlying hospitals in the tri-state area. I recently had a direct admission from an ED in a small town several hours away. We...

7. CANTS List and affect on License

   caronbell replied to kreewils's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   I think you need to be proactive and contact the state licensing board PRIOR to your interview for more information. Explain your situation and ask for guidance on what the implications are. The last...

8. If I become an RN and then become a PA could i still work as an RN

   caronbell replied to bayleyf's topic in General Nursing

   As long as you maintain active, valid licenses you would be able to practice under either one. (Of course check with the licensing bodies in your state) I was an OT in my former life; now am an RN....