edgwow

edgwow specializes in Case Managemnt, Utilization Review.

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1. Interqual?

   edgwow replied to Ginger35's topic in Case Management

   I an an Interqual Certified Instructor, you would need to ask your management team if you are able to call Change Health Care( formerly McKesson) in reference to your question or if there is a chain...

2. Bacterial Pneumonia

   edgwow replied to mkapulelauriano's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   First I thought of, What level of care are they in Med surge or ICU, are they getting IV antibiotics, if not , I think they should be to address the the crackles usually indicative of pneumonia. What...

3. CM for AmeriChoice or Hosp? DIfferences?

   edgwow replied to myjo's topic in Case Management

   I cracked up at the adlockwood post, how true is that - in hospital you do it all, utilization review and discharge planning , insurance medication authorization, for insurance company, you take calls...

4. Can any one help with salary range?

   edgwow replied to myjo's topic in Case Management

   I would expect around $55,000-60,000 no weekends or holidays, generous vacations and eventual ability to work at

5. Case Manager Interview (Few questions for school assignment)

   edgwow replied to aazark's topic in Case Management

   Question 1) ROle, I am a discharge planner, case manager and utizilation review coordinator at a large hospital My role is to coordinate or buzz word, Transition to the next level of care for...

6. Philadelphia VA hospital salary quote, is this right?

   edgwow replied to vikichck's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   It depends where you live. Apartments in the city Philadelphia can be 900-1000 a month. Parking is also another concern.At the VA in Philadelphia, you are a short drive , less than 20 minutes from New...

7. RN TO BSN, Online or not? Please HELP!

   edgwow replied to oolilxminnieoo's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   YOu must be disciplined. All the programs vary as to the requirements, many 2-3 posts a week, daily logins and a paper at the end. It is definitely manageable to do online classes. I had not been in...

8. High School Senior+ADN or BSN?

   edgwow replied to TeeGuneys23's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   I would suggest BSN first. I understand the lure of making money sooner, but if you have a BSN, you have more career options. The magnet facilities and the hospitals that are trying to get magnet...

9. interqual

   edgwow replied to kvick's topic in Case Management

   I have used interqual over 2 years, it is not possible to meet interqual unless they are having significant pain and on a narcotic, morphine/dilauded drip, or if they require >40% oxygen. Comfort...

10. Discharge planning question ! Please help!

    edgwow replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Case Management

    I work for a large metropoliton hospital. The best way to anticipate needs, is to talk to the patient and the family, caregiver and ask, a hone call is very apropriate for a demented family member ....

11. Need to Interview a Nurse

    edgwow replied to Unique87's topic in General Nursing

    I also sent you something to your

12. Bayada nursing interview

    edgwow replied to Turtle08's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I have worked for Bayada nurses for almost 16 years, I found thier test to be just as a previous writer said, what would you do in a certain situation. I have had to take that test multiple times...

13. Who, generally, has the most job satisfaction?

    edgwow replied to nursalicious's topic in Case Management

    Well, I think home health or hospice visits have more freedom, than a hospital based job and are a little flexible wheather you work part or full time. There is nothing easy about any part of nursing,...

14. Case Management Jobs from Home

    edgwow replied to PEDSVA's topic in Case Management

    Pediatric cardiology seems too specific for home CM. You could possibly get a CM position that works from home eventually in pediatrics though. To become CM certified you need to work 1 year under a...

15. Why doesn't medicare pay for IV antibiotics?

    edgwow posted a topic in Case Management

    Why doesn't medicare pay for IV antibiotics? I hate the idea of sending someone with medicare as only insurance to a skilled nursing facilty (SNF) for the duration of the IV antibiotics. Doesn't...