SummerGarden

SummerGarden BSN, MSN, RN

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

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  1. Increase in RN jobs with ACA

    SummerGarden replied to juschillin's topic in Case Management

    Well, despite what those that hate our current president will tell you, what you have written happened under Bush number 2 as wel!!! So nothing has changed as far as more PT jobs available over FT...

  2. Accepting a CM job at a SNF

    SummerGarden replied to adamsmom2's topic in Case Management

    Lately (this past year) I have been asked to apply for multiple open management positions multiple times... I have declined every time for the very reasons you have noted in your post. What is worse,...

  3. Accepting a CM job at a SNF

    SummerGarden replied to adamsmom2's topic in Case Management

    Is congrats in order? Or are you trying to ask a question? Also,are you going to be the CM for the SNF as the

  4. CE for CCM exam

    SummerGarden replied to SHGR's topic in Case Management

    I take in-person seminars as well as online training when offered through my employer. I exceed the 30 hours a year in

  5. What do you think?

    SummerGarden replied to RNmyFriend's topic in Case Management

    I agree with GrnTea.... Get away from an email introduction because it is impersonal. Every job I have landed (to include CM jobs), I met the hiring manger one-on-one or the person who recommended me...

  6. Weekend Case Manager

    SummerGarden replied to carebear01's topic in Case Management

    Yes, with training/orientation. Not typically in the beginning. In fact, most of us took a pay cut to work as Case Managers when we transitioned from our bedside positions. If you end up making...

  7. Happy Case Management Week, everyone!

    SummerGarden replied to SHGR's topic in Case Management

    Yeah! Last year I posted something and no one responded. I do not think every company/organization acknowledges this week as ours. In any case, Happy Case Management week to you and other CMs. :)...

  8. NEED to Interview a Nurse Manager for RN-BSN assignment. Please help! :)

    SummerGarden replied to Chicahearts's topic in Nurse Management

    This is a public forum. You two should remove your email addresses and PM the OP instead, unless you wish to receive unsolicited information and/or requests. Just a

  9. How do I get Case Management experience?

    SummerGarden replied to jdubs99's topic in Case Management

    Well, when I worked bedside for a Medical Surgical floor the staff had to perform some Case Management duties or all of our patients prior to discharge. We also had dedicated MSNs and Nurse Case...

  10. How do I get Case Management experience?

    SummerGarden replied to jdubs99's topic in Case Management

    Are you asking to take classes to prep to re-take the exam or to get CEUs? Check out http://www.mckesson.com/payers/professional-certification/professional-certification/... If you received your...

  11. What do you think the future of CM will be?

    SummerGarden replied to MyUserName,RN's topic in Case Management

    Yes, in fact the demand for CMs has increased significantly since 2011 in my area due to the anticipated changes in health care. Now that the changes will be implemented due to the fact that the...

  12. how much do telephonic rn case managers get paid in CA?

    SummerGarden replied to icansympathize's topic in Case Management

    In most cases Telephonic nurses are experienced nurses due to the fact that they must give advice based upon medical protocols in areas that they have a clinical background. A new grad has no...

  13. Vanderbilt Medical Center to have nurses cleaning up

    SummerGarden replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in one ER, where the nurses had to clean the rooms between patients. Initially I thought that it made sense. After working there for two weeks I realized it was the nastiest ER I have ever...

  14. pay cut? schedule?

    SummerGarden replied to grateful77rn's topic in Case Management

    Although some of us have L&D experience, the best place to ask your questions probably should include L&D forum Ob/Gyn Nursing . I think those nurses may be able to give you more support that...

  15. Can't believe the difficulty hiring CMs

    SummerGarden replied to mclennan's topic in Case Management

    This is very

  16. Help for job interview

    SummerGarden replied to stylishgurl's topic in Case Management

    How are we to know? It will depend on your financial circumstances (debt vs. income, the number of dependents you have, your average cost of living in this country,

  17. How to climb up the ladder

    SummerGarden replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Another way to get promoted is to not try! I know this sounds strange, but when I was trying hard to get promoted (I did just about everything listed in this thread) and performed well in my...

  18. Can't believe the difficulty hiring CMs

    SummerGarden replied to mclennan's topic in Case Management

    Do you have access to professional Journals at work? If so, look up some that are Case Management related, they are very helpful and for free through your employer. Also check out: Case Management...

  19. Can't believe the difficulty hiring CMs

    SummerGarden replied to mclennan's topic in Case Management

    Entry-level means that the company will train those without CM work experience. In fact, many will post job descriptions that include "willing to train" or "prefer X-number of years, but not...

  20. Certification for untilization review/management nurses

    SummerGarden replied to nuberianne_RN's topic in Case Management

    Have you thought about asking your company/facility, which UR certification they wish to see from their UR nurses? The hospitals I have worked for will accept the CPHM in addition to the CCM or

  21. Can't believe the difficulty hiring CMs

    SummerGarden replied to mclennan's topic in Case Management

    You qualify for entry-level Nurse Case Management positions. You do not qualify for positions that require CM certification (you need years of experience to sit for the right exams) and/or years of...

  22. New Grad States & Relocating

    SummerGarden replied to jeangarc18's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Actually, I ran into a few New Grads that informed me that he/she is being told that there is no nursing shortage. However, his/her schools are giving them false hope by stating that "Maybe when you...

  23. They laid off a lot of nurses now they want us back.

    SummerGarden replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Note, how I stated above that in some cases people get trained to work for other companies. As for "Lack of funds", most companies that have major layoffs do not do so because they lack funds. That...

  24. They laid off a lot of nurses now they want us back.

    SummerGarden replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Nope, not true! It is not a moot point. I work for two huge facilities with some of the biggest unions in the country. When there was a layoff of union positions within both facilities (two of...

  25. What type of Nurse Case Manger are you?

    SummerGarden replied to laydiebuug's topic in Case Management

    I'm an ED CM and a Hospital UR/UM Nurse (I have two jobs because I like them both). Within the ED I support the discharge, transfer, and/or admission of patients from the ED. I collaborate with the...