dgj74

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1. Disease Management how many are there ?

   dgj74 replied to renerian's topic in Case Management

   I've worked in 2 DM positions. In the first, it was telephonic DM with very little CM duties. In my current position, I'm doing more CM than DM. The managed care company we're contracted with expects more DM, as they have their own CM department. ...

2. Relocating

   dgj74 replied to RN2bemommyof3's topic in Tennessee

   I'll send you the links. I'm currently doing disease management. As far as the liking it part, let's just say my resume is getting a workout.

3. Relocating

   dgj74 replied to RN2bemommyof3's topic in Tennessee

   I have been in Nashville for 9 months now and love it! Wish I'd moved sooner. I live in the Antioch area, near Percy Priest Lake. Very nice area, with lots of mature professionals. I'm currently renting a 3bdrm/2bth townhome for $995/month. Ther...

4. Any aesthetic nurses here in TN?

   dgj74 replied to Tanya RN's topic in Tennessee

   Hi. I'm in the Nashville area and interested in the same area of nursing. I would love to share info/resources. Demetria, RN, BSN

5. From acute to LTC

   dgj74 replied to dgj74's topic in Geriatric

   Thank for your responses. I'm still waiting to hear from the facilities. One interviewer said that she felt that I wouldn't be happy long, and that once I was trained I would be overqualified. She feels that my career ambitions long term would not...

6. From acute to LTC

   dgj74 posted a topic in Geriatric

   I'm looking to make a change and get away from the hospital scene. I have applied for and will interview for positions at some LTC/SNFs. Some of the positions I'm being considered for are assistant DON, MDS coordinator, unit manager. I was told th...

7. how does agency nursing work?

   dgj74 replied to inwyte's topic in Agency

   Well, I sit here after being cancelled again on yesterday. Last week I was also cancelled for the days they "begged" me to work. Last week (Friday), I gave my availability. They said it was cleared with the hospital. I go in Monday morning and th...

8. how does agency nursing work?

   dgj74 replied to inwyte's topic in Agency

   I'm new to agency nursing as well. I'm sitting here after beeing cancelled for today. I was called and cancelled yesterday, but the hospital had a call in, so they called me to come work. It took a while to get my first shift. I've registered wit...

9. single mom travelers?

   dgj74 replied to dgj74's topic in Travel

   Thanks for the responses. As for my specialty, it was SICU. But I've been out of the hospital and teaching for 2 years. So, most agencies will only place me in med/surg; which is ok with me. I'm just trying to work, raise my child (2 years old), ...

10. single mom travelers?

    dgj74 posted a topic in Travel

    I am a single mother and running out of options at this time. I need to get to work ASAP, but having a hard time finding a hospital locally that does not conflict with daycare hours. Most hospitals have gone to 12-hour (7-7)scheduling, the day care...