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  1. nurses, have you ever felt the psychs are overprescribing?

    thekid posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi, I work in case management and much of the population I manage are behavioral health members. Over time I have seen trends such as multiple ER and INP admissions of the same members, under a...

  2. ADHD, depression, and anxiety disorder as a nurse

    thekid replied to LindseyOh's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    echoing what Viva said..you may have to try different things to see where you "fit" ..I have bipolar depression too and I found a job that allows me to work from home most of the time so that is a...

  3. Would you recommend this nursing speciality

    thekid replied to lost4's topic in Case Management

    I go back and forth on it. I work mostly from home so that is a huge benefit..that and having a more flexible schedule to pick up my son at school. The work can be monotonous and stressful in times...

  4. Cost of living ...

    thekid replied to Lainie B's topic in General Nursing

    That's a great point about what Malela says, status stuff like BMW'S don't seem too important here :) I live in Waikiki and it is more expensive, I pay about $1300 for a rather small one bedroom that...

  5. Two years BH case management can I get on the floor

    thekid posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Ive always had an interest in BH but haven't been on the floor in ten years. For the past two years I've worked in BH case management but really want to get back on the floor and work three 12'S...

  6. Transitioning from the bedside

    thekid replied to Nurserton's topic in Case Management

    Just wanted to add there are definite benefits working from

  7. What Is your typical work day like as a Case Manager in an IPA?

    thekid replied to LAgirl86's topic in Case Management

    I will agree with that..weekends go by too fast. I miss working three day shifts. It's nice to work from home. Great when your kid is sick. One thing I discovered is the better you are, the more cases...

  8. Hawaii Salaries

    thekid replied to ec2703's topic in General Nursing

    anyone know what an RN pay is for

  9. specialty with lowest turnover rate?

    thekid posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has there been any research, or general consensus about a specialty or area of nursing that has a very low turnover rate due to ..ahem..job satisfaction? just

  10. forum for case management in insurance?

    thekid posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi friends, just wondering which specialty I may look under to find other nurses who would enjoy talking about the perils of working for an insurance company :) I do 'case management' , a bit of...

  11. Hours spent on the phone?

    thekid replied to Sianhayes's topic in Case Management

    I'm on the phone most of the day (but not all days) ..what helps is that you get to know the nurses and doctors at various facilities ..I keep a quick cheat sheet of their numbers. I'd MUCH rather...

  12. long term care facilities..computerized charting yet?

    thekid posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been out for 8 years..I am wondering if it is the norm for long term care facilities to use computerized charting now? How has documentation changed over the

  13. wise nurses, desperately need some insight

    thekid posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi nurses, I badly need some perspective from those who have been in the field for a while. I have been out of nursing for ten years and last year reinstated my license (RN). It has taken me a full...

  14. Interested in patient care coordinator RN job & need info

    thekid replied to Genista's topic in Case Management

    Not sure if you are adamant about working in a 'hospital' setting but you might try googling service coordinator for insurance companies Try United Health for

  15. JCL Birthing Center Closing

    thekid replied to Kabin's topic in Arizona Nursing

    yikes! former AZ RN here but not in OB..always wanted to work in OB though. That

  16. advice on cna jobs in honolulu

    thekid replied to rgirl808's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of work are you interested in? Start submitting applications everywhere.. but do you like facility type work or

  17. don't forget career builder

    thekid replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    I have a few years in long term care but I have been out of nursing for ten years..I picked up some part time work thru agency but this past year I have been searching for a job that 'fit' with my...

  18. don't forget career builder

    thekid posted a topic in General Nursing

    as a source for finding jobs... I had two interviews today and both were with jobs I found on career builder. Neither are hospital jobs (thank goodness

  19. wise nurses, desperately need some insight

    thekid replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you kindly, everyone, for each and every reply. It truly does seem like a choice between head and heart, but my child and his well being is much more important than the job I've 'always wanted'...

  20. role of CNA in ICU?

    thekid posted a topic in Critical Care

    Are there any RN's or CNA'S that could comment on this? I am wondering about the scope of duties for a CNA working in ICU and how it may vary from working on a med/surg floor. Thank

  21. Q for CNA'S waiting for RN positions

    thekid posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm reading quite a few posts about students graduating, getting their RN license, but keeping their current jobs as CNA's..how common is this right now? Will the state BON accept this? I'm in...

  22. returning after 8 years?

    thekid posted a topic in General Nursing

    I graduated with my associates degree in 2000 and passed the NCLEX exam, was a registered nurse (in a different state than where I now live) and then quit..it's been eight years. Would I need more...

  23. New RN Grads in Hawaii, still waiting?

    thekid replied to NewGradRNHawaii's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest keeping a list of names and numbers of contacts you have made on the island..anyone from prospective employers to landlords to your neighborhood grocer..getting jobs, places to live,...

  24. how do you report violations in nursing homes?

    thekid posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do you go to the DON? Administraion? State ?

  25. how do you report violations in nursing homes?

    thekid replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to report facility related violations, in multiple nursing homes..same state thanks for the