SummerGarden

SummerGarden BSN, MSN, RN

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

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  1. Nurses at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen Texas

    SummerGarden replied to SherwoodRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    well, this is another reason i left the south and will never return to work as nurse. too many southern born and raised nurses are scared because they are ill-informed (bargaining agreements and...

  2. Choosing b/w Psych. Center and Veterans Nursing Home!!

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

    Most nurses I know that worked for the VA in LTC loved his/her job and in some cases continued to work PT after transitioning into the acute care setting. So, your goals are definitely possible...

  3. transitioning to nights, need advice

    SummerGarden replied to rehab.rocks's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The best way to adjust to night shift is to drop any negative attitude or thoughts you have toward the shift. You either hate or love it with no gray areas? Not true. I noticed that the biggest...

  4. Crabs In The Barrel

    SummerGarden replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    Is this personally happened to you? Are people on welfare/government assistance hating you for being a financial success after incurring debt (taking money out of your home and other assets) to...

  5. Crabs In The Barrel

    SummerGarden replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    OP: Although I agree with the basic premise of this article and the recommendations, I disagree with one of your examples of a crab-in-a-barrel. Did you mean that someone will say “I will not...

  6. What are you supposed to do when even GN residencies and internships reject you?

    SummerGarden replied to citylights89's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    OP to add to your story, I know of a nurse today who received her Externship and a spot in a New Grad Residency Program as a Student Nurse despite submitted her applications to both programs late! I...

  7. How come no one will call me?

    SummerGarden replied to AshleyO77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i was told by a few hiring managers and nursing recruiters of major hospital systems that most job postings receive 100+ nursing applications for every real opening and hr recruiters are not reading...

  8. What is case management like in the LTC facility setting?

    SummerGarden replied to xoemmylouox's topic in Case Management

    I agree with the above poster, I have not met any Nurse CMs that work in a LTC. I think it may be rare for a LTC setting to hire a Nurse instead of a Social Worker to perform the job of discharge...

  9. Flipping from Obs to Inpt

    SummerGarden replied to EllbellRN's topic in Case Management

    Where I work and have worked in the past, there is a process that allows for a secondary review if there is disagreement or conflict with a patient’s status. If a recommendation is made to change a...

  10. CPUR o CPUM certification

    SummerGarden replied to gr8rnpjt's topic in Case Management

    Are you asking where you can earn a CPUR or a CPUM through examination? If so, try contacting McKesson: Health Care Management Professionals Certification for Advancement | Professional Certification...

  11. Case Mgmt Experience/ New RN

    SummerGarden replied to delerben's topic in Case Management

    Welcome OP, I have a similar work and educational background. As the above poster has pointed out, you will not get credit for your past work experience outside of nursing because Nurse Case...

  12. RN Case Manager Position Hospital Setting

    SummerGarden replied to ebusiness77's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi and welcome! To answer your question, the work load depends on your facility and the floor/unit you will be working. As far as being able to remove yourself from the drama of bedside nursing; you...

  13. Interqual or similar resource for Hospital Case Managers

    SummerGarden replied to EllbellRN's topic in Case Management

    I received training and information through my employers. However, since you may need to wait, you also may want to contact McKesson to receive training on your own (this costs $$ but you can receive...

  14. Interqual or similar resource for Hospital Case Managers

    SummerGarden replied to EllbellRN's topic in Case Management

    i'm confused, how does your hospital receive reimbursement/payment from insurers and contractors without using a standard criteria? is it possible that your hospital uses a standard criteria but does...

  15. How to become a certified nurse life care planner

    SummerGarden replied to Courtney Nurse Writer's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    My understanding is that Nurses that work to assist patients and their families with long-term life planning work in various settings such as long-term care, assisted living, acute care, referral...

  16. New Hospital Case Manager/UM & I am overwhelmed..............

    SummerGarden replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in Case Management

    I am told by more experienced nurses then myself that it can take 1-2 years of fulltime work experience to be comfortable in the acute care setting as a New Nurse CM no matter your clinical nursing...

  17. what is a case management nurse?

    SummerGarden replied to Aongroup1990's topic in Case Management

    A little clarification: Nurse Case Managers are not Social Workers. Nurse CMs do not have to (and believe me I do not want to) get involved with fixing the social issues of clients. In fact, prior to...

  18. Need advice on criteria for case load

    SummerGarden replied to ovnerati's topic in Case Management

    If you want to start somewhere, ask your referring clients about the problem they need you to solve through the use of your services. In other words, if I were to use you, why? What can you do for...

  19. How to break into case management nursing and utilization review....

    SummerGarden replied to nursingosaurus's topic in Case Management

    This is how I did it!!! I switched using connections in the hospital where I worked as a Staff RN. I ended up taking a cut in pay to do it but it was worth every cent! Now I have CM work experience...

  20. Great link for ce for case management!

    SummerGarden replied to Rasberry0708's topic in Case Management

    Have you tried to apply to agencies? I have recruiters contact me from agencies all the time. If you do not know of agencies and want to be recruited soon, try joining an online networking website...

  21. new in case management

    SummerGarden replied to earthbound_'s topic in Case Management

    The CCMC has a suggested reading list CCMC Suggested Reference List - Reference Books that contain books you can find on major book selling websites. Good

  22. BSN needed for Case Management???

    SummerGarden replied to akanini's topic in Case Management

    Are you a Nurse Case Manager right now? From what I have read in terms of eligibility you will need to meet other criteria in addition to educational requirements: Certification & Renewal | CCMC....

  23. Do I have enough experience to even try?

    SummerGarden replied to LockportRN's topic in Case Management

    Working as a bedside nurse provides you the clinical work experience needed to be a CM. However, your ability to perform the rest of the job will depend on your work environment. Within the acute...

  24. Mental/Behavioral Health CM: Does anybody do this? please help : )

    SummerGarden replied to ivyleaf's topic in Case Management

    Once you have some CM work experience then find a per diem job in a different industry. Per Diem jobs will help boost your resume and allow you more flexibility in being able to move around this...

  25. RN Who Wants To Become A Paramedic???

    SummerGarden replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I know a RN who worked in the ED before becoming a Paramedic for similar reasons posted above. He is much happier now! Good