SummerGarden

SummerGarden BSN, MSN, RN

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

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  1. Interview next week....UM/UR

    SummerGarden replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in Case Management

    No, I do not think that this is a typical utilization management CM position. I work as a UR nurse (have done so for quite some time) and I do not deal with complaints per se even when I issue...

  2. 2-5 Years Clinical Experience

    SummerGarden replied to NevadaFighter's topic in Case Management

    In general an employer who does not specify a particular type of experience and will write "clinical work experience" will mean nursing work experience in whatever setting they are requesting at...

  3. WC CM Resources

    SummerGarden replied to KristiMS's topic in Case Management

    There is a lot to know; here are some threads that might help: https://allnurses.com/case-management-nursing/wc-field-case-837232.html...

  4. Not getting charge nurse position

    SummerGarden replied to frisky's topic in Nurse Management

    Now read the OPs response. No one is advocating for education only nurse leaders. However, a nurse that is clinically good with years of work experience with or without education does not equate to a...

  5. Not getting charge nurse position

    SummerGarden replied to frisky's topic in Nurse Management

  6. Care Coordinator position..opinions

    SummerGarden replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in Case Management

    This may be nurse case management position, in which case they left a lot out but hinted to a great deal. :) Or this may not be a nursing position at all. Some places utilize non-nurses (social...

  7. Love Hate Relationship with CHF

    SummerGarden replied to hkRN83's topic in Case Management

    OP: To sum up what every one else is saying, the situation is what it is. Do not take the decisions of your patients or their poor outcomes due to his/her personal choices persoanlly. Continue to...

  8. Nurse Manager Opportunity

    SummerGarden replied to mcknis's topic in Nurse Management

    No not necessarily, they could be asking anyone with a pulse. Or, the people who approached you with the idea of management were just blowing smoke up your bottom to get you hooked on working for...

  9. Post Graduate Certificate, Your thoughts?

    SummerGarden replied to manny1222's topic in Nurse Management

    What are you trying to do with these certificates and degrees? Are you already a manger trying to move up? Or are you trying to land your first management position? Have you ever worked in...

  10. Need to go school to avoid paying loan

    SummerGarden replied to fostercatmom's topic in Case Management

    OP: To add to the above advice.... Try agencies to find another job nursing CM job. There are also travel opportunites for Case Managers too that contractually pay well. Another income is likely to...

  11. First Management Interview...help!

    SummerGarden replied to scifispam's topic in Nurse Management

    Ahh... that makes a difference!! On the other hand, do you have direct reports as a charge nurse? Assistant Nurse Managers in general have direct reports. So, you may end up being treated like a...

  12. First Management Interview...help!

    SummerGarden replied to scifispam's topic in Nurse Management

    OP: Your goal to go the House Supervisor route prior to landing your assistant nurse manager postion is not a bad goal. House Superviros are managers/leaders, but they do not have direct reports....

  13. I Love Night Shift

    SummerGarden replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in General Nursing

    13. Getting to take off when the day shift arrives and starts to complain about how bad their day is going to be, which is just a reflection of how much their shift sucks and how miserable their...

  14. OR RN for 5 yrs: Do I qualify for UM?...

    SummerGarden replied to LAM2010's topic in Case Management

    OP, what Turningred15 and Been There, Done That said is more along the lines of what our jobs are like because we are hired as nurses to think as nurses. RNs that perform UR/UM and/or Case Management...

  15. I'm a nurse and I don't like people.

    SummerGarden replied to addylpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Very good advice except for the part I bolded. I have worked in Case Management in the hospital setting for years and have direct one-on-one contact with patients and others. Even Utilization...

  16. Charge nurse/ years of experience

    SummerGarden replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Nurse Management

    If you read your post, it is lacking... Would you not think it odd that someone is questioning a nurse with 3 years of bedside work experience to be Charge? Three years a lot of work experience. I...

  17. An Idea Whose Time has Long Come: EMPLOYEE satisfaction scoring?

    SummerGarden replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not so for every facility. Maybe your department or the departments you have worked for in the past was not filled with dissatisfied employees as you think? I know the same to be true. In fact...

  18. First Management Position

    SummerGarden replied to CLTnurse13's topic in Nurse Management

    YEAH, OP!! Allow yourself time to learn and grow in your new positon. In other words, do not beat yourself up. A lot of stuff will be thrown at you and there will be a lot of personalities to...

  19. Remaining professional with rude, disrespectful family members

    SummerGarden replied to litbitblack's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LOL!!! This reminds me of a time I worked as a bedside ED nurse. I was working with a passive aggressive patient who never complained no matter what you asked her... She would spend a lot of time...

  20. Part-time case managers?

    SummerGarden replied to Mnmom86's topic in Case Management

    Yep, me too! However, I am seeing more part-time offers available these days. I suppose it depends on the local job market and the

  21. Certifications to boost resume

    SummerGarden replied to Mnmom86's topic in Case Management

    OP: The best way to get noticed is to network! If you have a clinical background, then talk to the hiring managers of CMs of your current and former employers. Let those people know of your...

  22. Part-time case managers?

    SummerGarden replied to Mnmom86's topic in Case Management

    OP: Keep looking! I have worked both Full-time and Part-time CM positions for years. There are also Per Diem and Travel/Contracted Agency positions available. I work in one now. By the way, I like...

  23. Hospital case managers- question for you

    SummerGarden replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Case Management

    OP: I do not understand your confusion regarding this case manager completely, but I am glad you are asking questions because I think I can give you some insight. A little background: I have worked...

  24. Problem solving using evidenced-based practiced

    SummerGarden replied to mylsp_81's topic in Nurse Management

    Hey, I am knee deep in that stuff now, I am a manager, and I am not a student! :) Maybe there are more of us and we can think aloud about EBP together?

  25. New to CM. Tips appreciated.

    SummerGarden replied to Crux1024's topic in Case Management

    OP: I worked in this type of environment before and I will never do it again! In the meantime, remain in your scope of practice, diplomatically, through deflecting/referring patients to social...