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  1. medicare coordinator

    robynrn2b posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know I posted this before but here goes again. In the facility I work, we have a position open for a medicare coordinator. I don't know very much about it, just that it involves care plans, and...

  2. tropical vacations

    robynrn2b posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone give me some tips on choosing a good place for a vacation? I have never been to Cancun, Bahamas, etc. My hubby has and liked Cancun but I would like some more suggestions. Just want...

  3. tropical vacations

    robynrn2b replied to robynrn2b's topic in General Nursing

    I would LOVE a cruise-but I get severe motion sickness. I get nauseous watching COPS--don't laugh! it's true. I also can't watch home movies-I'll toss my cookies. Airplanes-I have the Dramamine in...

  4. How can I tell................

    robynrn2b replied to peaceful2100's topic in General Nursing

    Are you intelligent enough to be a nurse??? You passed your program, Right?? You passed boards, Right???? Then WHY are you asking that question? Please realize that alot of what you are feeling is...

  5. plastic surgery recovery centers

    robynrn2b replied to jane23's topic in General Nursing

    I think most surgeons have arrangements if you choose to go to a recovery center. I had my surgery a couple weeks ago (re-do) and they do offer it

  6. Advice needed for patient saftey/concerns

    robynrn2b replied to AndiMac's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would keep track of things that happened, and contact your state board of nursing!!!!!Along with running as fast as you can out the door! YIKES! This is abuse, abuse, abuse!!! The families also...

  7. Avulsion Fracture ?

    robynrn2b replied to kate930's topic in General Nursing

    I would have him checked as soon as possible. Could be nuthing--or something. You would hate to look back and say, "I should of taken him

  8. What does you hospital give you for Thanksgiving ?

    robynrn2b replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    We do get double time if working and a free meal (not too bad-it's edible.) But for Christmas-a party-though you have to pay for your guests meal! But--better than nuthin-which is what my hubby gets...

  9. What to expect after a tubal

    robynrn2b replied to can'twait2B1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I had mine, I was back to work within a couple days. Only took a day and a half off. Wasn't really sore at all. Maybe some mild tenderness at the incision but other than that--it was great!!...

  10. What does everyone think about this situation?

    robynrn2b replied to TonyafutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    i truly believe that there are too many occasions where the patient is trying to tell you she is ready to go--i.e. not taking pills, not drinking, etc. There is a REASON why people refuse their...

  11. How do you deal with "patient-know-it-alls"?

    robynrn2b replied to gizzy76's topic in General Nursing

    Oooooooooohhhhhh---that drives me INSANE!!! "Well, I normally run about 96., so I should actually have 102 temp. GRRRRRR. Okay, mine normally runs 99.2, so does that mean when I have a fever, I...

  12. patient lingo...

    robynrn2b replied to athomas91's topic in Emergency

    We have a nurse that drives me crazy, charts, "antibiodic." Since when is there a "d" in antibiotic? Also oxygen staturations. They're "saturations" for crying out

  13. Excelsior ? Re: Old Credits

    robynrn2b replied to Sadbulldog's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Excelsior accepted several of my credits that were pretty old--10+ years! I ended up finishing my degree with a traditional school, but I never had a problem with my credits being "too

  14. Another drug to battle

    robynrn2b replied to Shamrock's topic in General Nursing

    I have also heard the new thing is taking excessive doses of Coricidin? (sp?) I believe it gives you hallucinations. Can't remember exactly what's in it, I think phenylephrine??? Just don't...

  15. Electronic Wrist BP Cuffs

    robynrn2b replied to MiaLyse's topic in General Nursing

    I have never tried the forearm thing. My wrist cuff is an Omron and the one I recently bought works better than the cheaper ones. Mine was about 100.00. I have found it to be accurate....but I know...

  16. can you help me out of my blonde moment?

    robynrn2b replied to Whisper's topic in International Nursing

    BM= bowel movement DM=diabetes

  17. The troops

    robynrn2b posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know if the soldiers in Iraq still need care packages. I hear yes and no. I would like to send something but I don't know anyone personally and you cant send to "any service member." If...

  18. medicare coordinator

    robynrn2b replied to robynrn2b's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!! Thanks for the info. I had my "interview" today and they will be deciding tommorow. I'm a little scared, however of being out of my comfortable "charge nurse" position. Something new is...

  19. meds w/o order

    robynrn2b posted a topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I have been given grief about not allowing people to give MOM without an order. Many nurses and med aids think, why not??? It's harmless. Maybe I'm paranoid, but what if that person is...

  20. Unsafe Practices at Work? What do you think?

    robynrn2b replied to MarcusKspn's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely WITHOUT A DOUBT, I would fill out the paperwork, give it to the DON and MAKE COPIES!!!! Then make sure you keep all copies, check with the state to make sure these were filed-I believe you...

  21. Holy Cow!!! Help!!!

    robynrn2b replied to GoingNutzinMI's topic in Michigan Nursing

    WOW! and I thought ours was long when I had to wait about two years.!! Sheesh! No wonder there is a shortage. Have you checked into all programs in your area? Even if you had a long commute it would...

  22. medicare coordinator

    robynrn2b replied to robynrn2b's topic in General Nursing

    Actually we do have an MDS coordinator also so that helps the workload. Usually about 10-20 MCare

  23. Just need to whine

    robynrn2b replied to rondafan's topic in General Nursing

    How long is this going to last? Hopefully it will not be for long, you can complete your requirements and move on. Unfortunately, you made a lapse in judgement and now you are paying the price. But...

  24. Medicare coordinator

    robynrn2b replied to robynrn2b's topic in General Nursing

    We usually have anywhere from 10-20 Medicare. Usually no more, although I realize that could change at any time. Actually I do work about 20 hours of overtime per check-(10 per week) and have done...

  25. Medicare coordinator

    robynrn2b posted a topic in General Nursing

    My facility has an opening for Medicare coordinator. I am considering it, but I have no experience working with Medicare? Anyone here who is familiar with a position like that and any...