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  1. Travel Case Manager

    thekid replied to intothemoon's topic in Case Management

    Bumping this.. I need to get licensed in a few states first but would like to keep in contact with you if possible. My first states will be CA, , WA, AZ, and probably Texas

  2. Seeking info from NP specialty psychiatry

    thekid replied to thekid's topic in Advanced Practice

    Thank you for the replies.. I will be happy to do some searches with the search key. I guess my situation is a bit unique. I have the associates degree in nursing and have recently done some work as...

  3. Need some options advice please

    thekid posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all, I'm hoping to hear from seasoned veterans (or new grads) . I graduated with a two year in nursing in 1999. Did some work in long term care and hospice but never really loved the work like I...

  4. Need some options advice please

    thekid posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all, I'm hoping to hear from seasoned veterans (or new grads) . I graduated with a two year in nursing in 1999. Did some work in long term care and hospice but never really loved the work like I...

  5. more possibilities for travel CM's

    thekid posted a topic in Case Management

    Has anyone else noticed that there seems to be more short term contract and travel positions for case managers? I always thought it was more for hospital nursing but I'm seeing more and more job...

  6. Cut Throat Competition Makes Me Sick

    thekid replied to westieluv's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    How is it unfortunate that patients get better when they are under hospice care? That sounds so

  7. Cut Throat Competition Makes Me Sick

    thekid replied to westieluv's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Sadly this is true. I recently untangled myself from a psychiatric case manager after witnessing the circle of destruction. What better way to ensure a company's patient caseload than to keep them...

  8. For nurses who work from home

    thekid replied to luvsfallin's topic in Case Management

    I am not an office person and feel confined in a cubicle so CM work has not been exactly an exciting job, but I was able to maintain some flexibility. I can only relay my experience working first for...

  9. alcohol withdrawal-Ativan

    thekid replied to sassyann85's topic in Addictions

    Part of the challenge an addict faces is that even though they may be detoxing from a substance, the psychological component of addiction still exists. While Ativan may help with anxiety or sleep...

  10. Work in it...or is living it enough?

    thekid replied to melme's topic in Addictions

    All experience we gather whether it's personal experience or as a nurse will assist us with helping someone somewhere along the way. I agree that it can make you a more empathic healer. Med surg is...

  11. Detox nursing is sucking the life out of me

    thekid replied to number41's topic in Addictions

    It sounds like you may be internalizing it too much. Remember that you can only do as much as what your patient is willing to do. As mentioned, many of these folks are career addicts and it can be...

  12. Dear Nursing Students: We Need to Talk About Homework Help

    thekid replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Great post! I enjoy talking with student nurses but yes, I do like to see some initiative on their part. I remember how tough and time consuming homework assignments were, especially after a long...

  13. case management certification

    thekid posted a topic in Case Management

    Aloha all, I've been doing case management for almost two years now, my company hired me as a two year grad with previous clinical experience..I kinda lucked out getting the job but now I'd like to...

  14. favorable experience to become a psych NP

    thekid posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Perhaps there is a specific psych NP forum, but thought I'd post here. I'm an ADN RN, but had a lot of credits towards psychology before switching to nursing. I believe it would take 1 1/2 years...

  15. current market for working agency

    thekid posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Aloha all, I am from Arizona but have been a RN in Hawaii for a few years (case management ) . I know..who would want to leave Hawaii..that's a different topic. I'm just posting here to see the...

  16. can you critique my rn case manager cover letter?

    thekid replied to silkysteph's topic in Case Management

    employers may also ask about customer service skills, at least where I work , we have a customer service line but most of the calls get transferred to us anyways . Knowledge of local resources and...

  17. current market for working agency

    thekid replied to thekid's topic in Arizona Nursing

    thank you all, I am in the process of endorsing my license and have already spoken to a few interested agencies, many

  18. working as a psych nurse for an agency

    thekid posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi all, I recently spoke with a staffing coordinator for an agency in a large city..I told her about my current experience, which has been case management with behavioral health members. I have not...

  19. Can't believe the difficulty hiring CMs

    thekid replied to mclennan's topic in Case Management

    I must be working for a company that is the exception to the norm..our positions are filled with LPN'S , licensed social workers, and RN's for the more medically challenging cases. Other than...

  20. psych nurse with agency?

    thekid posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi all, I recently spoke with a staffing coordinator for an agency in a large city..I told her about my current experience, which has been case management with behavioral health members. I have not...

  21. current market for working agency

    thekid replied to thekid's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Aloha Monti, case management has its perks but I'd like to get on the floor again. I used to do long term care and hospice but always maintained employment with a couple of agencies..back in those...

  22. Interested in case mg from home

    thekid replied to floridaRN38's topic in Case Management

    Depends on the insurance company you work for, I can only speak for mine. It's based from home but we do travel to the office at least once a week, and home visits can range from 5 to 10 a week for...

  23. Case manager

    thekid replied to Anette1985's topic in Psychiatric

    CM for BH is part of my job right now. We follow up on recent discharges from hospitals, make sure the members have a f/u scheduled with their psych, educate/help manage meds, and act as a community...

  24. What is psych nursing really like???

    thekid replied to ifhn10's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm sure no one enjoys cleaning up feces. OP'S reference to patients in the psych unit being 'coco for cocopuffs' is

  25. What is psych nursing really like???

    thekid replied to ifhn10's topic in Psychiatric

    Wow, to OP..choosing a field of nursing is more than just what is convenient for you or avoiding bodily fluids. Your comment about the mentally ill reflects that you are perhaps better off not being...