SummerGarden

SummerGarden BSN, MSN, RN

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

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  1. Tips from the pros on how to get into UR/ Case Mgmt

    SummerGarden replied to lildiamond's topic in Case Management

    Prior to getting that MSN, try talking to your current employer's CM/UR department and ask if there are openings or if he/she would consider hiring you to train and work for them. I am not saying not...

  2. Anyone else getting SLAMMED with patients?

    SummerGarden replied to mclennan's topic in Case Management

    Some CMs do both. My guess is that d'cm does

  3. Questions Regarding Interview with National CM Company

    SummerGarden replied to guest302569's topic in Case Management

    Oooowwwwwwwwwww.. You came to the right forum! GrnTea, a poster, can help you when she gets a chance. She may have already answered these questions numerous times. Good luck.

  4. Charge Nurse Pay

    SummerGarden replied to JeffTheRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Me too...!!! I did not know nurses got extra pay to work relief/interim/rotating charge nurse until I left that particular hospital for one that did.... OP, I am glad you are aksing this question....

  5. Need to vent!

    SummerGarden replied to flamalenurse's topic in Nurse Management

    Being a new manager has its own challenges without having to deal with the dual role of being an assistant department manager and a charge nurse (that is what you are doing.. both) and having to...

  6. Articles like this are so infuriating!

    SummerGarden replied to mclennan's topic in Case Management

    It is not about the CM or MSWs catching everything prior to visits, although that would help. In cases where the patient lays a complicated situation on the doctor during the visit, the MD can then...

  7. When Is OUR Parade?

    SummerGarden replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Me neither, but it was an outstanding game! :) -Former Football fan many moons

  8. Articles like this are so infuriating!

    SummerGarden replied to mclennan's topic in Case Management

    Just to add to the conversation, OP, there are MDs in private practices that have RN Case Managers do what you have described. One of my co-workers (she works per diem) has a full-time job working in...

  9. January 2015 Top 8 Captions - Help Select $100 Winner

    SummerGarden replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I am sorry I missed this too. My entry would have been: "Oh, I forgot to tell you.... While you were on break I did not have a chance to see any of your

  10. Transition to case management

    SummerGarden replied to EFosRN's topic in Case Management

    You may be correct that there may be few perinatal CM jobs. If that is what you are looking for try the children's hospitals, the hospitals that specialize in pediatric, neonatal, and/or high Risk OB...

  11. For nurses who work from home

    SummerGarden replied to luvsfallin's topic in Case Management

    I went through the same thing and I doubt I worked for the same company. I too will never, ever, ever, work Psych CM or outpatient Psych ever again!!! In fact, one of the hospitals I work for...

  12. CCM Certification April 2015 Question

    SummerGarden replied to Attuma0000's topic in Case Management

    So you agree that you should have sudied? Do not beat yourself up. You did a good job for not having studied and at least you know what the exam is like to guide your future studies. OP: Here is...

  13. CCM Certification April 2015 Question

    SummerGarden replied to Attuma0000's topic in Case Management

    Did you search this topic on this forum? There are so many recent very helpful threads on this

  14. Transition to case management

    SummerGarden replied to EFosRN's topic in Case Management

    Your question is very common. The "catch-22" can be dealt with if you have work experience as a bedside nurse. Talk to current and former employers about your interest. Some may only wish to hire...

  15. more possibilities for travel CM's

    SummerGarden replied to thekid's topic in Case Management

    I do not know if what you have written is the reason... I work for one hospital that has always used travel nurses on contract (at least 2 for 3-6 months) because it also has a high turnover rate and...

  16. Anyone else getting SLAMMED with patients?

    SummerGarden replied to mclennan's topic in Case Management

    Oh my gosh, I was thinking about this very same thing the other night!!!! I was slammed with about 8 patients all at once in the ED as soon as I walked in to get report. Also, I live in a ratio...

  17. Miss the feeling of helping people

    SummerGarden replied to Ranann's topic in Case Management

    Hmm.. I was hoping that GrnTea would respond, but she must be busy. Here is one of my favorite GrnTea WC posts... OP maybe this will help? Read her first response.. The other responses are off topic...

  18. Telephonic CM to transition to Hospital CM

    SummerGarden replied to akcunnin's topic in Case Management

    There are threads on this topic already. However, to answer your question simply... I think your like or dislike of either environment will be based upon your own personality and goals. For example, I...

  19. had an inverview for "care manager" position, any difference between case manager?

    SummerGarden replied to bymysoul2squeeze's topic in Case Management

    People/employers call us whatever they want. I worked a facility that gave Case Managers such a bizzarro name that patients and others thought we were either social workers or registration. So do...

  20. nicuguy is now LDRP&NICUguy

    SummerGarden replied to labordude's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yeah, congrats! :) I love seeing nurses progress in his/her careers. :) Good luck!

  21. Case Management Across State Lines/Military (Licensing)

    SummerGarden replied to MBuyer's topic in Case Management

    I do not know how long you have been a military spouse, but I will answer this question. NO! :) DO not tell anyone about your personal relationships for any reason especially if you are a military...

  22. starting a case management department

    SummerGarden replied to jcol1460's topic in Case Management

  23. starting a case management department

    SummerGarden replied to jcol1460's topic in Case Management

    No, I agree with you. I was talking about legally. The OP can run the department, but he/she will need to hire a nurse for the nurses to answer to directly regarding nursing practice, at least in...

  24. Hiring experienced nurses vs hiring new graduates

    SummerGarden replied to edogs334's topic in Nurse Management

    There are other hiring managers who think as you, so I respect your perspective. However, I suspect that most just want to give an experienced nurse lower pay when he/she makes the switch. In fact, I...

  25. Bathroom? What's a bathroom ... ???

    SummerGarden replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    My bathroom breaks are not uninterrupted. That maybe my fault... I should stop taking my phone or Vocera in with me or at least turn them off. Although I do not respond, it hurries me up and so it is...