SummerGarden

SummerGarden BSN, MSN, RN

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

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  1. How much bedside experience to do utilization review/case management?

    SummerGarden replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this is what I have seen too! I have also seen some places require a minimum of 5 years of recent bedside experience of new CMs. OP: Tell your friend to read job descriptions to get a better...

  2. Does CM Experience as Social Worker Help?

    SummerGarden replied to delerben's topic in Case Management

    get floor experience first. i had some years in social work also prior to becoming a rn but i worked by the bedside for a few years before working as a nurse cm. believe me, i would have never ever...

  3. New Orientee Ticking Me Off

    SummerGarden replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    true, however, i have never ever read, heard, or known of any nurse to lose his/her license for not writing up an aid. i agree with the perception of many of the others, this new rn has no common...

  4. Does anyone....

    SummerGarden replied to NiceShot's topic in Case Management

    i love it!!! for the second time in my career as a nurse, i am proud to be a nurse! the first time i was proud to be a nurse was after i returned to school to earn my bsn degree and i met...

  5. Do Medical Directors really review clinicals?

    SummerGarden replied to NeedAdvice911's topic in Case Management

    i am sorry that you are having such problems, but i do not understand how anybody on here can give you advice on your case. we are not privy to the information of your case and are not actively...

  6. How do you like to be acknowledged at work for a good job done

    SummerGarden replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    i like hearing it verbally from co-workers and management. i am also thankful when my patients and/or family members tell my co-workers and management. i do not care for the "stars" or fake money we...

  7. Clinical Ladder Dream or Deception?

    SummerGarden replied to brandy1017's topic in General Nursing

    interesting post….. my facility has a similar ladder for the staff rns and after reading the requirements today (prior to this post) and i had the same thought….. your managers do not realize that...

  8. What exactly is the process of getting hired?

    SummerGarden replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    It has taken 2 weeks - 1 month for me to receive a decision and 1-2months afterwards to start working depending on the hospital. I am not a hiring manager, just an experienced

  9. New grad, no job, what should I do?

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

    well, there is no nursing shortage and there never will be given that there are people getting into nursing thinking that there is a shortage (i do not think that lie will ever die out). by the way,...

  10. Website for Case Managers

    SummerGarden replied to Black Jade's topic in Case Management

    if you have a specific question related to work you need to ask... otherwise you may not find answers you seek on this particular forum because it is not very active in comparison to other forums on...

  11. New Grad declining 1st job offer?

    SummerGarden replied to tokidoki7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I resigned from a position recently and was able to get a new position with the same facility in a job I love!!!! The former position was bad… I worked in bad environments before, but the stuff that...

  12. How in the freaking world are you a nurse???

    SummerGarden replied to Daisy_08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    or she has a psychological disorder, where she is not taking her medications. i had a boss with this problem once... she was eventually fired after a lot of documentation both internally and...

  13. BRCC Pre-nursing students READ

    SummerGarden replied to dmyles's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    is this a joke

  14. Skill level not high enough for acute care

    SummerGarden replied to hope3456's topic in General Nursing

    i have seen nurses fired or asked to resign for the same reason given above, where in most cases there were valid points made, after a much longer time than 1 year! it boggles my mind that it can take...

  15. Staff Nurse with a MS Nursing degree?

    SummerGarden replied to NICU<3RN's topic in General Nursing

    yes, nurses with msn degrees are hired into staff rn positions. in fact, i know many staff nurses with a master’s degree in nursing these days!! in fact, just about everybody has one! by the way,...

  16. Hoping for a job offer....

    SummerGarden replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    It is a great combo. If you have a chance, find a job in nursing that combines the two!!! There is some drama but NOTHING like bedside nursing!!! For the most part it is very professional and the...

  17. Did I do something inappropriate?

    SummerGarden replied to SydneyJo1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    no, you did nothing wrong. understand this even if you do not get an interview or the job that you did nothing wrong!! what you did is how most people are getting jobs these days because those being...

  18. Becoming a CM with no experience in CM

    SummerGarden replied to MomRN0913's topic in Case Management

    talk to the hiring managers for the cm department. hiring managers may be willing to ignore the 1 year of work experience if he/she has the team and resources to train you and he/she knows you...

  19. Transferring to another unit

    SummerGarden replied to madfowl's topic in General Nursing

    exactly... all nursing units, even the good ones, have gossips... however the backstabbing is what can get one fired and put one at risk of losing his/her nursing license! backstabbing is dangerous to...

  20. I'm so thankful

    SummerGarden replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it can really hit home hard when you work with patients that are around the same age as your kids or younger (because you recall what your kids were like at that age) and the outcomes are bad....

  21. What's the difference betw case manager and UR?

    SummerGarden replied to ladybug847's topic in Case Management

    i am new to case management. i found a job that was willing to hire and train me, an experienced clinical rn. my job is very stressful and fast paced (i work in a level 2 trauma er and center). the...

  22. Terminated illegally I believe

    SummerGarden replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    yeah!!! it sounds like everything will work out for the better. good for you for standing up for yourself and your family in this situation. as you have seen by your former scared co-workers, most do...

  23. Terminated illegally I believe

    SummerGarden replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    a two week notice attached to a termination? that does not sound right.... my understanding of "you're fired!" is that it is an instantaneous severing of employment with a facility giving the...

  24. Your nursing practice varies from mine, therefore, you suck!!

    SummerGarden replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    i understand the point the op is trying to make and i agree.... everyone else who does not get-it either has never worked with unprofessional nurses by bedside or is blinded to his/her rotten...

  25. Sad day for a want to be experienced RN =...(

    SummerGarden replied to SUNNYRN11's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thank you for shaing. this is a good place to come to for support. i am sorry you had such a heart breaking experience. it seems that a career in nursing is full of ups and downs. for example, new...