MoriahRoseRN

Hello, I hope Things went well on your interview. I have an interview coming up for the same type of position and would like to know what type of questions you were asked please. Thank you for any advice you can provide.

Thank you for the update.

I have close to 2 years in post-partum which I left in 10/2009. I am looking at just about everything. I would consider a nurse re-entry program as long a it is not too far from the Actworth area.

Hi, Thank you for the info. I looked them up on the web. Do you happen to know what they generally pay RN's? Thank you for your response.

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Hi everyone, I will be moving to ATL next week. I was hoping someone could help give me some direction in who might be hiring. I have recent experience in case management. I also have experience in post-partum, LTC and a methadone/drug rehab clinic (I know that options are few with my limited experience). Does anyone know anything about the re-entry programs at local hospitals for nurses who have been away from the bedside for a while? I would be interested in that and any information you might be able to provide. Thank you for your support and guidance as it is most appreciated.:)

I can tell you that if you stick with it you will learn it. I have been working in a hospital floating to several different medical floors and I do not have an acute care background. It is very challenging, but if I can learn and make progress, you can too. Don't give up, I know it is discouraging at times, but it will come. Hang in there and you will look back and wonder at how much you have learned and grown in the position. Good Luck! I made myself a note book with the plastic covers and put the documents we use often. Put dividers in the note book with tabs. This will help you stay organzied and help you to remember what each document is used for. You can make notes on them so that you don't forget what they are for. In addition, get a little phone book that you can write numbers in that you use frequently. Take notes and if you have the time, type them up and put them in your note book also. I hope this helps.

I too thought it was unfair for the supervisor to hire me with no acute care experience. I really need to work and quitting is not an option, unless something else comes available. I am going to try to give it my best; however, I am not sure if it is the right place for me.

EllbellRN and MBarnBSN, Thank you for replying. I really needed to hear from someone who has experienced what I am talking about. I don't have alot of confidence and I think that this does not help the situation. We also meet with the HAT doctors and that is quite intimidating, because I don't feel I can really give much input at this point. It seems like they really value the CM's and their knowledge, and I feel like a dumb rock in those meetings. Thanks again and keep the advice coming please.

I just started a new case manager job in a hospital. I will be floating to several different medical floors. In addition, I have about one year in community health case management which I feel has not really prepared me for this job. Btw, I have not worked on an acute care floor before. Frankly, I think I am in sensory overload and this is around my 5th shift. How long should orientation be on an acute care floor and how long does it usually take to feel half way proficient? Thanks for reading this and for any advice you might have for me.

Ashley, It helps to have someone else state what you are already thinking. I am just a little worried, because I am having other symptoms as well. Thank you for responding.

Hello all, I am seeking advice, and I am hoping this is where I am suppose to post. I recently had some blood work and a yearly Pap smear completed. I had an abnormal pap in 2009 and was instructed to follow-up in one year. The next pap was done in 2010 which came back normal and performed by a regular GP (I was suspicious he didn't get enough sample, maybe an unfounded fear). Anyhow, I just had a new pap done this week and the results were back today. However, the office nurse would not give me any information, because the NP had not reviewed the results yet. I don't know if I am worrying too much, because I told the nurse about my abnormal pap in 2009 and concerns. Nonetheless, she said she would call me Monday after the NP looked at the results. If the pap was normal would you have just said every thing looks okay on the pap and not to worry over the weekend or would you have not given any information at all until the NP reviews? Thanks in advance for any responses.

Hi JerseyLilly, Thank you for the info. I should hear in the next few days more details about the position. I hope to get a better understanding of the workload and the expectations.

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Hello, I am interviewing for a position at an insurance company. The position is salaried and I was told the average patient load is 140-150 patients. The job entails managing the perinatal to three months postpartum patient. I am not sure what the criteria is for case managing these patients other then they are on medicaid, pregnant or have recently delivered. With the limited knowledge that I have at this time, does this sound unreasonable? In addition, I will mainly work from home; however, I will be required to go into the office at least twice per week. Furthermore, the job requires that I travel 25% of the time to meet patient's in a public area, hospital or in their home. Btw, I will be relocating from out of state for this job. Any advice is appreciated, thanks.