SummerGarden

SummerGarden BSN, MSN, RN

ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr

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  1. If i add the case management specialty do i have to work as one

    SummerGarden replied to Jackt93's topic in Case Management

    Are you attending school in America? If so, it does not matter what courses you take in school, you will not be more or less "specialized" or eligible for hire by American employers at the ADN or BSN...

  2. PhD Nursing Forum

    SummerGarden replied to NGYSUN's topic in General Specialties

    I have noticed the same. However, there are PhD RNs in the Doctorate forum. Thus, if you ask a question you will get a

  3. Job interview for hospital-based CM

    SummerGarden replied to Julius Seizure's topic in Case Management

    The Commission for Case Management Certification has a list of resources that are case management focused: Suggested Reference List | Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) Some resources...

  4. Job interview for hospital-based CM

    SummerGarden replied to Julius Seizure's topic in Case Management

    OP: Yeah! Congrats! Welcome to the fold and a year long time of learning and growing in this new specialty. By the way, 8 weeks is an OK amount of orientation... I received 12 weeks. As the other...

  5. Making the switch to Public Health?

    SummerGarden replied to thelongnight's topic in Public, Community Health

    OP: I would like to know what happened to you too! Personally, I think you can transition if you write a resume that focuses on your former life in Public Health and your RN life. Not all Public...

  6. Transitioning from Psych to ICU/Med Surg

    SummerGarden replied to indnur87's topic in General Nursing

    OP: Great advice above!! I want to add, Indur87, what is your reputation within the hospital? Does your current manager like you and value your skill set? If so, ask him/her to put in a good word...

  7. Help with CCM capstone ideas

    SummerGarden replied to neri1981's topic in Case Management

    What is wrong with the topic you have chosen? I like it because it is relevant. Also, as one who performs research for PI projects, it is highly possible that no matter what topic you choose, there...

  8. Grand Canyon DNP

    SummerGarden replied to Snorris30's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    OP: I am researching graduate programs in nursing at this time. With that said, if you do not get enough feedback online (my guess is that some current students and former students may or may not...

  9. When you interview future employees

    SummerGarden replied to EndorphinRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Also, if they insist on contacting your employer, you can choose HR. HR can verify employment and legally cannot disclose much else. Some internal positions find ways around not contacting your...

  10. How long to wait for an interview

    SummerGarden replied to ksusn's topic in General Nursing

    OP: I am an experienced nurse and I do not wait for interviews. I am always applying to multiple positions and talking to multiple people/networking. You will need to apply to other facilities...

  11. Job interview for hospital-based CM

    SummerGarden replied to Julius Seizure's topic in Case Management

    LOL! Hospital case management is a 2 jobs-in-one job if it is organized right. Poor hospital case management jobs are 4-in-1. Specifically, Discharge Planner and UR/UM RN is the typical 2-in-1...

  12. Exploring reasons for doctoral degree

    SummerGarden replied to go-for-it's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I think since DNP does not equate to Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, rather a Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP programs are structured correctly, in my opinion. On the other hand, I think many of you...

  13. Job interview for hospital-based CM

    SummerGarden replied to Julius Seizure's topic in Case Management

    (1) As a bedside nurse there are skills you can bring to a RN CM position that an employer will want to see such as understanding the model of care within the ICU if you have worked an ICU before....

  14. HELP! How to get my CNA's to do their job

    SummerGarden replied to KDubMSDir's topic in Nurse Management

    OP: Just as the above poster posted, it is important to start from scratch with these CNAs. With that said, start now and be consistent in reviewing with every CNA the expectations of his/her duties...

  15. MSN vs MBA

    SummerGarden replied to cablefree's topic in Nurse Management

    I work at two large organizations (known nation-wide) and they allow for promotion to senior and executive leadership with ANY Master's degree and your RN license. So, my MBA is not a hindrance to my...

  16. how do you handle verbal fights between employees

    SummerGarden replied to nursingon's topic in Nurse Management

    I deal with these things in real-time as much as possible. I work on the floors as an Assistant Department Manager (so I am also a Charge RN) and I will attempt to hear out both parties and mediate...

  17. Help negotiating pay

    SummerGarden replied to MJB2010's topic in Case Management

    I promise you that they do not care about your situation. They have a budget and there is no shortage of experienced CMs or newbies. Talk to HR because they will not offer you more compared to the...

  18. Help negotiating pay

    SummerGarden replied to MJB2010's topic in Case Management

    OP: Ask HR of that organization because recruiters are suppose to give you a range if you ask. By the way, your position is not really negotiable. You are the one who stated negotiable, but you are...

  19. What do nurse managers and clinical directors actually do?

    SummerGarden replied to poopylala's topic in Nurse Management

    I don't delegate my job. I do my job. I am a middle manager and a charge nurse. What tasks have I written that can delegate? I call doctors and page them myself. I pass my own meds. I talk directly to...

  20. RN to Case Manager

    SummerGarden replied to HemaMalini's topic in Case Management

    You also might want to look at QA positons. There are some that are work-at-home

  21. What if I'm the Bully?

    SummerGarden replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    OP: Well done! I absolutely love your article. You know that the error was significant AND unlike many in our field, you recognized that there are better ways to communicate errors and...

  22. What do nurse managers and clinical directors actually do?

    SummerGarden replied to poopylala's topic in Nurse Management

    No worries.... this is why I pointed out the "higher up the food chain..." one typically would not see a particular manager providing this kind of care/service/management to the units because it would...

  23. In graduate school for epidemiology, question about nursing degree later?

    SummerGarden replied to mollypak's topic in Research

    OP: Also, RNs who work in research typically also worked on the floors for many years prior to a position in research. The reason being, many positions require a RN to perform some clinical skills...

  24. What do nurse managers and clinical directors actually do?

    SummerGarden replied to poopylala's topic in Nurse Management

    OP: The only thing I would add is if you are an Assistant Nurse Manager (entry level middle management) you may have to also be the charge nurse because you do not have one, so you are on the floor...

  25. WHERE do I begin?!

    SummerGarden replied to Allie_G's topic in Case Management

    If you are already a Staff RN, talking to your current employer about becoming an entry-level/new case manager for the organization. Even if there are opening that want experience (that is why they...