Black Jade

Black Jade BSN, RN

Ambulatory Care, Case Manager

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  1. Website for Case Managers

    Black Jade replied to Black Jade's topic in Case Management

    Thank you MBARNBSN. One of the questions I had in mind was taking CEUs relating to my new job. I deal with Managed Care and want to better understand about Medi-Cal, Medicare, what is IPA?, etc......

  2. Website for Case Managers

    Black Jade posted a topic in Case Management

    Although I love allnurses.com it doesn't help me much in respect to learning about my job as a Utilization Review RN. I found a website that focuses on this specialty: www.rncasemanager.com I hope I...

  3. Too little too late

    Black Jade replied to Meg, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I say this, because there are some nurses who don't take their jobs seriously. I was paired up with some of those type of nurses when I did my clinicals. There are nurses who unfortunately just...

  4. Any phobias you overcame to become a nurse?

    Black Jade replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    one of my phobias that i had as a student nurse and as an rn was inserting and removing a foley catheter from a male patient. i'll get back to you if i can think of any

  5. Too little too late

    Black Jade replied to Meg, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Meg, she was not in any cardiovascular or respiratory distress when you assessed her before and after so you did everything right. My question is, when you bathe her did she expressed that something...

  6. Employment Gap

    Black Jade replied to male_nurse22's topic in General Nursing

    I was unemployed for 8 months, but filled in the gap by working as a volunteer (still do), independent contractor, per diem and temp agencies. I found a job for which I did not have any experience...

  7. Nurses,if it ok to be scared of the hospital ER?

    Black Jade replied to nobody067's topic in General Nursing

    You stated your health is poor...the more the reason you have to go to your primary care provider for PREVENTIVE measures. Otherwise, if you neglect your health or ignore your doctor's advice you...

  8. Nurses,if it ok to be scared of the hospital ER?

    Black Jade replied to nobody067's topic in General Nursing

    according to all your postings, it does seem that you are asking for medical advice indirectly by asking hypothetical questions since it all seems related. we recommend that you do a research on your...

  9. Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    Black Jade replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Neo, couldn't have said it better

  10. fun: what does this photo say to you?

    Black Jade replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    For the last time....you are not at the Hilton Hotel!!!! Hey Brian, this really is fun. I'm letting out my anger without having the need to hit

  11. Need Job Advice

    Black Jade replied to aprilfresh's topic in General Nursing

    Just what tokmom said. Plus, you can say that you want to give up your interview offer and give it to somebody who might probably be a much better candidate for an Urgent Care

  12. fun: what does this photo say to you?

    Black Jade replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Ok. Now, I'm angry!!! Who stole my lasagna from the

  13. fun: what does this photo say to you?

    Black Jade replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Arghhh!!! Why did I get into

  14. Why do I need a titer and what's its purpose...?

    Black Jade replied to R_Clemens's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I used to work at a clinic and the vaccines were more expensive than the

  15. How are some nurses nurses?!

    Black Jade replied to kellyjo's topic in General Nursing

    When I had my surgery, I had a student nurse give me the wrong IV solution...THREE TIMES. My friend who came to visit mentioned to her that I was a nurse and I don't know if that made her nervous. I...

  16. no win situation

    Black Jade replied to ulmaulma's topic in General Nursing

    ulmaulma, I'm sorry about what you ended up deciding. However, it's important that you take care of yourself. Keep us posted on how you are doing. Take care,

  17. no win situation

    Black Jade replied to ulmaulma's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought about what you would do if you quit? It's hard to find a job nowadays, so you might as well stick around a little longer. Nobody said that nursing is easy. It's how you manage....

  18. New here! in dilemma, need advice

    Black Jade replied to NIGHTINGALE-RN's topic in General Nursing

    You have to ask yourself why you applied in the union hospital in the first place. Like other posts, weigh in on your pros and cons. Also, think about the fact that at your present job they are...

  19. Wanting to totally bail out on nursing

    Black Jade replied to Bruin's Mom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you should find a different area in nursing. In my new job as a case manager, I don't have to deal directly with demanding patients which is a plus. However, I may probably be dealing with...

  20. is it OK to submit your 2 week notice via email?

    Black Jade replied to sourapril's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    sourapril, It all depends on your position. I was per diem and I believed I was entitled to resign immediately since I haven't had any assignments coming in for at least two months. I let my...

  21. is it OK to submit your 2 week notice via email?

    Black Jade replied to sourapril's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I used to work per diem as a Research Nurse. I went to my workplace to submit my letter of resignation, but my supervisor wasn't there. I gave my letter to one of the doctors in charge and explained...

  22. The case of the missing pens: A rant and an idea

    Black Jade replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I put my pen on top of my hair bun or behind my

  23. Supervisor upset because I have another job!

    Black Jade replied to BABYJADE06's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just make sure that you ask for permission to the people you use as references. Or let them know right away that you used them as references. And no, I wouldn't use her in the

  24. hi everyone!

    Black Jade replied to hopefullyNursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Nursetobe, I know how it feels not passing the first time, and wondering if you will ever pass. Check my thread 4 years ago and do a search "What I did to pass the 2nd time". There, you will see...

  25. Classes?

    Black Jade replied to iggy.minne's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know where you live, but some community classes offer CNA training at a low cost. They also have ROP classes (Regional Occupational Program) where some offer free classes, if not, cheaper...