I am a hospital case manager who works occasional PRN shifts as an ER nurse. Case management is very stressful as compared to other speciaties i have worked(Med surg, trauma, level 1 ER, dislysis etc). However, i enjoy being able to coordinate the ...
I have taken care of ED patients who shot or assaulted other people. It can be emotional and hard to not judge but we always got to remember our job is to take care of them without judgement.
loveu123 replied to kembers's topic in Home Health
You will get a better answer if you post your question in the home health forum. The case management forum is mainly discharge planners, insurance case managers and workman comp CMs.
Good luck on your next career. You sound very sincere. Nursing is not for everyone. I almost left nursing last year until I found my niche as a hospital case manager. All the best.
Hello, I relocated from the East Coast to Houston. I was recruited my Houston Methodist and they gave me relocation assistance. My friend was also recruited by Memorial Hermann and she received relocation assistance as well. I will recomm...
I am not sure how they grade it but wish you good luck. I took the test for the first time today and passed. I used CCM practice questions by mometrix test preparation and ccm exam secrets study guide also by mometrix test preparation.
Are you trying to find out if it will help you get a job in case management? Most nurses in my department have years of experience in diverse specialties. I have 7 years of diverse specialties as well and still work PRN in the ED. Most employ...
loveu123 replied to heartsgal's topic in Relations
We cannot discharge the mastectomy patient with home care if she is self pay unless she agrees to pay or the hospital pays for the service. We have some discounted clinics in most states that either the discharge planner or social w...
loveu123 replied to heartsgal's topic in Relations
I am an acute care case manager(discharge planner). This is unfortunately as a result reimbursement and CMS rules. We cannot keep patients in a hospital for social reasons. I work PRN bedside and definitely understand how bedside nurses ...