CaseManager1947

CaseManager1947

Psychiatry, Case Management, also OR/OB

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  1. Where were u 9/11/01?

    CaseManager1947 replied to k_cole21's topic in General Nursing

    I was doing treatment planning on the Psych Unit I worked on... one of the nurses came in to announce that a plane had hit the WTC. I remember saying something like "Oh come on, a light plane can't...

  2. Most unforgettable nursing instructor

    CaseManager1947 posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is my first posting of a new thread. There have been some very interesting threads regarding ghost stories, best trauma, etc. I'm a Diploma grad from the 60's and MSN grad from 2004. I'd like...

  3. Co-worker hitting up the Dr.s for meds during shift?

    CaseManager1947 replied to babiesX2's topic in General Nursing

    We had a nurse at our hospital who was terminated for doing this. I think years ago, no body thought much about this practice, but it is certainly frowned upon today, and in fact many hospitals and...

  4. I need help with a class assignment.

    CaseManager1947 replied to 2benurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    MTDNK, great article reference!! I agree, professional relationships should stay just that. Personal relationships with clients are not

  5. Be Careful!

    CaseManager1947 replied to SNKerri's topic in General Nursing

    SN Kerri: I heard what you were saying, and support your feelings (that's the Psych nurse in me coming out, sorry), But the important lesson in this whole deal is what was learned from this...

  6. Case Management Qualifications

    CaseManager1947 replied to tsmith1's topic in Case Management

    I've been doing hospital-based case management for about 10 years. It is my belief that a solid clinical background is essential for case managing clients, whether that be in hospital, OP, or...

  7. Why would she say this?

    CaseManager1947 replied to ellieRN06's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm guessing you'd have to ask the person who made those comments to you. I take it she was a student health nurse; rather a bummer to be presenting the negative side of her own job. perhaps, as you...

  8. Snide Comments From Family Members

    CaseManager1947 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Again, I'd like to know the context... snide about patient care issues, getting personal about staff (size, race, etc.); what kind of snide comments are these?? Sometimes its ok to gloss it over, and...

  9. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    CaseManager1947 replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree -- if you can get ahold of Naomi Feil's work, which basically says you have to be with them where they are in that moment. They cannot step into your reality, so you must step into theirs....

  10. Productivity...groan

    CaseManager1947 replied to hoolahan's topic in Case Management

    I work in Hospital based case management, and we have a new CNO who has instituted a "grade card" for all of us. We are responsible for doing insurance concurrent reviews, so any days denied for not...

  11. Body Worlds exhibit....

    CaseManager1947 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is the most amazing exhibit ever... I went to it in Denver this summer. Took my 14 y/o grandaughter in with me, she loved it also. Very educational and totally fascinating, especially the ones...

  12. HBO Documentary May 21st; Baghdad E.R.

    CaseManager1947 replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Government, Military

    I also watched this great documentary program, and as usual it was up to HBO's usual high quality. This was indeed a gritty and at times hard to watch presentation of heroic care delivery by...

  13. Case Management / Nurse Practicioner

    CaseManager1947 replied to -Midget-'s topic in Case Management

    See my posting in the sticky "roll call" I think CM's need lots of clinical experience and a good knowledge base before assuming that role. any way, I love it. Good Luck.. Morghan,

  14. Case Management Job?

    CaseManager1947 replied to Bella20's topic in Case Management

    Boy it looks like nobody answered your question... I am in Case Management in the hospital setting. You might read my post on the sticky thread "roll Call" which I just posted... don't know why it...

  15. Suspecting Co-worker of taking drugs

    CaseManager1947 replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

    Others have asked good questions about the scenario you initially provided. Each facility has policies/procedures to direct employees in matters such as these. If the NM will not listen, then I...

  16. Most unforgettable nursing instructor

    CaseManager1947 replied to CaseManager1947's topic in General Nursing

    These are great;) ;) Give us some

  17. Need some encouragement..

    CaseManager1947 replied to healer27's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with what chaya had to say. It sounds to me like you are like every new RN... still feeling your way thru a new role. To your credit, you want to do it right, and know the importance of...

  18. need advice

    CaseManager1947 replied to dawnrn73's topic in Home Health

    I see you're a neighbor to the south. I live in Kansas. I am not in home health, but do make lots of referrals to home health in hospital based case management position I currently have. Just one...

  19. no RN in the OR just techs

    CaseManager1947 replied to gooch951's topic in Operating Room

    I believe RN circulators are JCAHO standard. Nursing assessments are required in the OR, as they are everywhere else. I think this is very dangerous, economical, but dangerous practice!!. And if...

  20. Heel pain reducing my quality of life...

    CaseManager1947 replied to LearningRN's topic in General Nursing

    I too have had this painful disorder, and finally was fitted with molded shoe inserts... made especially for my feet. Oh my God, what a difference those made. I had to give up cute shoes, wear those...

  21. Pathophysiology

    CaseManager1947 replied to SA2BDOCTOR's topic in General Students

    I'll have to do some digging in my book case, but I think I can also offer some suggestions. Now this was adv. pathophys, and our book weighed as much as a good sized toddler (HA), but was very...

  22. College Textbook Scams! Please read!

    CaseManager1947 replied to maryshome8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree, Half.com is a great resource for cheapo books, just gotta watch out for the Edition #, make sure you're not getting 5th when you need the 6th. Also there is a place called...

  23. ?? to ask potential employer

    CaseManager1947 replied to natrgrrl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Is this a medical center (hospital) or a LTC environment??? Some questions I liked to hear when I was interviewing people were: 1. how do you describe your leadership style (notice I didn't say...

  24. I don't know what to do...

    CaseManager1947 replied to HuggyPuglet's topic in General Nursing

    I finished my Master's degree at 57 years old! I don't think you are too old, even if u are, as u say nearing retirement. So what! I have a daughter whose spouse was not very supportive, and she...

  25. !st LPN job nightmare

    CaseManager1947 replied to Ultreya816's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Run, Ultreya, Run!!! There are other facilities that do not compromise patient care, that you can investigate. Good for you, and for nursing that you are one of us!. Nursing needs more like u....