SummerGarden

SummerGarden BSN, MSN, RN

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

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  1. Need advice, utilization review nurses!

    SummerGarden replied to jjb1's topic in Case Management

    Chronic Disease Managers are Case Managers too. They usually specialize in a particular (or a set of particular) disease processes. Their ultimate goal is to reduce the admission rate of patient's...

  2. A Call to Action from the Nation's Nurses in the Wake of Newtown

    SummerGarden replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is the basis of the it’s-a-slippery-slope argument, where Fear-Mongers afraid of the government taking all of your weapons away justifies ANY and all weapons being available to normal average...

  3. Student Nurse Externships NYC Summer 2013

    SummerGarden replied to bdavis49's topic in New York Nursing

    I do not know anything about the NYC programs, so hopefully someone will be able to help. If not, consider becoming a tech this summer. Most hiring managers of externs prefer to hire their current...

  4. CM VS UR

    SummerGarden replied to buster5505's topic in Case Management

    OP, have you ever worked as a Case Manager either inpatient or outpatient? Have you ever performed discharge planning, chronic/specialty planning, UR, etc.? Have your ever managed Case Managers?...

  5. Is this job (nurse anesthetist) really as good as Im reading or no?

    SummerGarden replied to Zagnonian's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No it will not! Plenty of organizations and insurance companies have implemented the policies structured around the Affordability Care Act BEFORE the last election and they are not going bankrupt....

  6. Working long hours to buy gifts for everyone...

    SummerGarden replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Years ago, when I was younger and I made just-above-poverty-level wages, I purchased gifts for everyone in my immediate extended family and my spouse's immediate extended family. I spent what I...

  7. Does this sound like case management to you?

    SummerGarden replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Case Management

    To decipher if what you are doing is Case Management, look at the official definition of case management. The Commission for Case Manager Certification defines Case Management as "... a collaborative...

  8. How to become a case manager

    SummerGarden replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Case Management

    Utilization Review and Management (URM) is Case Management. Some nurses perform UR only or Discharge Planning/Chronic Management only, while others perform both. Yes, lots of room for career...

  9. How to become a case manager

    SummerGarden replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Case Management

    Talk to the hiring manager at the hospital where you work or a former nursing employer. Ask that person if there are openings, let him/her know of your interest, and ask how you would be considered...

  10. Why Obamacare Still Not a Sure Thing

    SummerGarden replied to SC_RNDude's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    OP, your article is late news but I will respond anyway... Ah, yes... the GOP spin on history!!! First of all, most of the politics in Louisiana has been Conservative (not Liberal) in the state of...

  11. Starting Case Management ..

    SummerGarden replied to Cougar1113's topic in Case Management

    My understanding is that you must have a few years of work experience as a Case Manager in order to sit for the CCM or ACM exams. Thus, there is no way for you to get certified in these two prior to...

  12. New case management position

    SummerGarden replied to Beritsmom's topic in Case Management

    Are you a UR Nurse only, D/C planner only, a Chronic Case Manager Only, a Coordinator for another facility only (Acute Rehab, Hospice, etc), or are you performing both UR and D/C planning within the...

  13. Case managment certification, CCM exam with tips

    SummerGarden replied to nycrnmsn's topic in Case Management

    Congrats!!!

  14. New case management position

    SummerGarden replied to Beritsmom's topic in Case Management

    As the above poster noted we need to know the setting. Also what you will be doing (UR and/or Discharge Planning/Chronic Life Planner) and what population you will serve makes a difference in our...

  15. Noc Nurse perspective...

    SummerGarden replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    I did not read all the posts so I apologize if it has already been written: I just wanted to add that night shifters are also not to dare hand over a messy floor/rooms (Never mind the fact that you...

  16. Jon Stewart Puzzled Why Combat Medics Can't Apply for Nursing Jobs

    SummerGarden replied to kabfighter's topic in Government, Military

    This is off topic. However, since you posted..... Where in the Affordability Care Act is any of this information listed???? The answer is nowhere! BTW, most facilities are not in a holding pattern...

  17. Heads up to all nursing students, from recent grad.....

    SummerGarden replied to lilarox's topic in General Students

    Very well

  18. Will you pay 1000 dollars ticket for a interview?

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

    I would only do it if, 1.) I had the money and 2.) I knew without a doubt that the odds were in my favor to get the job. Is ND still in great need for nurses? If so, the odds may be in your favor....

  19. Epic Nursing Movie Trailer - Nurses Spreading Smiles

    SummerGarden replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    That is soooo funny!!! Good job! I recalled just about every joke associated with the

  20. case management certification

    SummerGarden replied to thekid's topic in Case Management

    The Commission for Case Management Certification has the information you will need to get prepared to become CCM certified: Professional Case Manager | CCMC. If this link does not work, use the main...

  21. Would you recommend this nursing speciality

    SummerGarden replied to lost4's topic in Case Management

    No, bedside nursing expeirence is not necessary, although valuable. In fact, any clinical experience is helpful to include home health and clinc. This nursing specialty is not drama free and it is...

  22. What do you do when you have cancelled shifts?

    SummerGarden replied to tots24's topic in Private Duty

    Is there an option to get a second job to cover the cancellations? I have been through this before with my first nursing job. At the time I was lucky to have lots of vacation time on the books because...

  23. 8hr vs. 12hr work days

    SummerGarden replied to sjm30's topic in Nurse Management

    Some employers offer 8 hour days... However, the nurses who work full-time must put in 5 days a week (not 3 unless he/she works part-time). Personally, when I worked the floors, I preferred 3-12s at...

  24. How do you like case management nursing?

    SummerGarden replied to KaeliF's topic in Case Management

    Cons: If you are a Discharge Planning (D/C) Nurse only, you will be dealing with a lot of stress associated with bedside-drama because you have real patients and families and are actively involved...

  25. Unforgettable moments at work

    SummerGarden replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Hey, I'm a female nurse and I had this happen to me more often than not too. I refused to restrain people alone that could physically harm me. If you are concerned about your safety, do not argue...