SummerGarden

SummerGarden BSN, MSN, RN

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

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

    SummerGarden replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Although Unions are not perfect (this country is FAR from the best when it comes to taking care of employees), States with the best Labor Laws and are Pro-Union are far better to work and live in then...

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

    SummerGarden replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Good for you, Unions built the middle class; Right-To-Work States did not and never will! In fact, I moved out of the South because I was tired of being employed and struggling financially in a...

  3. Advice for admission into UCLA's M.S.N nurse admin specialtyMBA

    SummerGarden replied to RNancy's topic in School, College Programs

    Hopefully, there will be people to provide you some comfort and respond to your questions. However, although people on this forum may be able to tell you what his/her GPA was way-back-when he/she...

  4. Dealing with rude people when applying for positions

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

    OP: Get to know some of the nurses on the floor if you want an answer as to what will make you a strong candidate. They know what nurses get hired and which ones do not. It may not be as logical as...

  5. Travel Case Management

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

    True! However, I actually got a major pay raise per hour that would make up for no benefits if I needed to purchase them on my own. I don't need to purchase my own benefits because I work FT...

  6. Travel Case Management

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

    There are agencies (staffing agencies) that will place Nurse CMs just like they place Staff Nurses on a temporary basis. Check with the Nursing agencies near and around you for possible travel...

  7. How do I get Case Management experience?

    SummerGarden replied to jdubs99's topic in Case Management

    Any program that is accredited is fine. In fact, although Case Management MSN programs exist, you don't need to get that degree to be a Nurse CM. You can get any Masters degree (it does not even...

  8. How do I get Case Management experience?

    SummerGarden replied to jdubs99's topic in Case Management

    OP: Yes, you are correct that most CM jobs require Case Management work experience and certifications. Although you cannot land a job that requires those, you can land an entry-level position after...

  9. case manager taught me a gem about families

    SummerGarden replied to SNB1014's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nurse Case Manager here! These patients and his/her family members are not "idiots"; they just cannot cope with their new reality despite the fact that this reality may have been in their faces for a...

  10. NIGHT SHIFT CENTRAL!

    SummerGarden replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    RANT: The only thing I dislike about night shift, is the general disrespect that other shifts have for our sleep and our time off. Personally, I prefer night shift and work in the hospital setting...

  11. June 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    "Am I wearing this correctly? I feel like it is backwards

  12. Master's Degree

    SummerGarden replied to AshleelRenee's topic in Case Management

    OP: Hiring employers do not care about the focus of your Master's degree in this nursing specialty. Very few schools offer an MSN in Case Management and even fewer CMs with work experience have that...

  13. Cenpatico Behavioral Case Management

    SummerGarden replied to chelleanne's topic in Case Management

    Hopefully someone will be able to provide personal experience. In lieu of that, one can research the company using their website to get information or some understanding of the company's services and...

  14. Hospital CM vs Managed Care CM pros and cons

    SummerGarden replied to MsCharles's topic in Case Management

    I have only worked in a Hospital setting, so hopefully others can answer your question with experience in both settings. In any case, hospital CM is not a stress free job. It is not just the...

  15. Stuck In The Middle With You

    SummerGarden replied to SoldierNurse22's topic in Nurse Management

    This too is also why I have yet to accept a promotion in the past year. The irony, one of the reasons I originally wanted to go into nursing was because of the opportunities for promotion I was told...

  16. pay cut? schedule?

    SummerGarden replied to grateful77rn's topic in Case Management

    Awww ... I know how you must feel! Yes, I started as a Staff RN and moved into Case Management. I took an even bigger pay cut then you are describing ($6/hour less base pay with NO weekend and NO...

  17. Case managment and UR in one role

    SummerGarden replied to Kgantt's topic in Case Management

    My CM career is in the hospital setting thus far. When I work as a discharge planner (Case Manager) and a UR nurse all wrapped up in one, my case load is based upon the floor I work (inpatient or...

  18. Hospital Case Manager!

    SummerGarden replied to Miss Congeniality's topic in Case Management

    OP: You will not need to be a former Ortho staff nurse to perform well on an ortho floor. You will need a lot of resources (connections and access to money) and some luck. Ortho floors are tough!!!...

  19. Hospital Case Manager

    SummerGarden replied to min33gn's topic in Case Management

    Not all hospitals are alike and so not all systems are the same. You will need to ask the hospital that is interviewing you about the software programs they use. In fact, this is a good intuitive...

  20. Ack! I'm being published!

    SummerGarden replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, congrats!!!!

  21. May 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Run faster! The nurses in the break room ate too much during Nurses

  22. question for all personnel involved in the hiring process for **new**registered nurse

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

    OP: Since you are willing to move, have you checked North Dakota hospitals and outpatient settings? A few years back the oil boom caused many hospitals to hire Nurses (New Grads included) over the...

  23. What nurses don't hear often enough

    SummerGarden replied to Wheels28's topic in Nurses Rock

    OP: Can I keep you in my pocket? I could take you to work with me every night and bust you out when I have a bad patient or family as my reminder that good ones like you exist!

  24. Training for Hospital Case Manager - Pls Help

    SummerGarden replied to SurvivorRN's topic in Case Management

    OP: When I first started in Hospital Case Management, my training/orientation was officially 3 months, but I started taking a case load during my 2nd week. The sooner you get a case load, the...

  25. My Boss is CEO

    SummerGarden replied to Esme12's topic in Emergency

    That was good. Every ED is this