carebear01

carebear01 BSN, RN

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  1. Diverticulitis and lactic acidosis

    carebear01 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know that sepsis can cause lactic acidosis but what about diverticulitis without SIRS? If so, can you please explain to me how it causes lactic

  2. I’m a new CDI RN. Should I purchase a ICD-10 coding book?

    carebear01 posted a topic in Quality Improvement

    Hello, I am a new to CDI. Although we use a software program to help look up codes, I am wondering if anyone has found it beneficial to own a copy of the ICD-10 manual for reference? I just don’t...

  3. Anyone work as a Rehab liaison/intake coordinator in the hospital?

    carebear01 posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    I’m looking at applying for a position as a rehab liaison/intake coordinator in the hospital. Basically, I would follow possible candidates in the hospitals, talk to patient/family to see if they...

  4. Anyone work as a Rehab liaison/intake coordinator in the hospital?

    carebear01 replied to carebear01's topic in Rehabilitation

    Thank

  5. We are so short today that I have a bucket next to me to pee in.

    carebear01 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Seriously. I started a WFH job months ago as a transfer/admission nurse which is staffed at bare minimum. We are short today (again) and I will be my myself for four hours due to a call in. Last time...

  6. We are so short today that I have a bucket next to me to pee in.

    carebear01 replied to carebear01's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I would consider doing another WFH position but it would be a position where I am not tethered to the phone all day. All of our calls are recorded and our manager listens to our recordings (not...

  7. We are so short today that I have a bucket next to me to pee in.

    carebear01 replied to carebear01's topic in General Nursing

    I wish it were that simple. Lots of calls coming in for stat transfers ie strokes, brain bleed, trauma, etc. All our calls our recorded and our manager receives statistics on how long we take to...

  8. We are so short today that I have a bucket next to me to pee in.

    carebear01 replied to carebear01's topic in General Nursing

    If I was planning on staying longer, I might have invested in a Bluetooth headset. I think the real frustration is that I shouldn’t have to work like that. I shouldn’t have to take a Bluetooth...

  9. Anyone work as a PPS coordinator in rehab?

    carebear01 replied to carebear01's topic in General Nursing

    How are you liking it so

  10. Anyone work as a PPS coordinator in rehab?

    carebear01 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was offered a job as a PPS coordinator in the hospital. I have some knowledge of the job since I used to work in rehab and had to complete irf-pai assessments qshift. Our average census is around...

  11. Anyone work as a PPS coordinator in rehab?

    carebear01 posted a topic in General Specialties

    I was offered a job as a PPS coordinator in the hospital. I have some knowledge of the job since I used to work in rehab and had to complete irf-pai assessments qshift. Our average census is around...

  12. District School Nurse

    carebear01 posted a topic in School

    I’m thinking about applying for a position as a District Nurse. From the looks of things, I would be overseeing the entire school district, creating health plans, making sure the health aids are...

  13. How do I break the news to a job I just started?

    carebear01 replied to carebear01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    OK thank you. You are absolutely

  14. How do I break the news to a job I just started?

    carebear01 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I started a remote job in March working in bed desk. I work 36 hours a week from 11a to 11p. While I am glad that I made the move away from bedside, there are a lot of negative aspects about the job...

  15. One More Week Until I Leave Bedside…Forever

    carebear01 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My 15+ years at the bedside is coming to an end in less than one week. I feel a sense of relief that this nightmare will soon be over for me. I start a new job in a few weeks and I’m never looking...

  16. One More Week Until I Leave Bedside…Forever

    carebear01 replied to carebear01's topic in General Nursing

    What did you hate about

  17. How is Working the 3-11 shift with small children at home

    carebear01 replied to Ssss94's topic in General Nursing

    I started off working 3-11 when my kids were that age and it was perfect! The shift starts off really busy but then slows down between 7-11. Sometimes I would stop at the grocery store after work if...

  18. One More Week Until I Leave Bedside…Forever

    carebear01 replied to carebear01's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh, there were so many reasons both professional and personal. Professional reasons were the nurse:patient ratios, short staffing, difficult patients/families, management, physical demands,...

  19. One More Week Until I Leave Bedside…Forever

    carebear01 replied to carebear01's topic in General Nursing

    I don’t know how I did it. Hell, I don’t know how there are bedside nurses that have put in 20, 30 or 40 years. I guess I did what I had to do when my kids were babies. It was the best way to work...

  20. One More Week Until I Leave Bedside…Forever

    carebear01 replied to carebear01's topic in General Nursing

    I will be working as a transfer/admissions nurse. Basically, it is similar to a bed desk nurse except I will be transferring patients from one hospital to another if they need a higher level of care...

  21. Admissions/transfers team nurse?

    carebear01 replied to carebear01's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much! I was able to find out some more information by talking to the manager. The description you gave was on point. I both excited and nervous to try something new. All I know is bedside...

  22. Admissions/transfers team nurse?

    carebear01 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I’m looking to apply for a position as a admissions/transfers RN. From the job description, it looks like I will be helping to facilitate transfers between our hospitals, etc. So far the job...

  23. Anyone work as a case manager in the ED?

    carebear01 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I’ve been looking for a non-bedside job for a bit. I came across a position for a Case Manager in the ED 2-12 hour shifts a week in the afternoon. I know what CM’s do on the floors, but how to...

  24. Anyone work as a case manager in the ED?

    carebear01 replied to carebear01's topic in General Nursing

    There is nothing in the job description to indicate that I might be required to help out of the floor. During the worst part of the pandemic, none of the non-bedside/desk job nurses (that I personally...

  25. Anyone here a CM in the ED?

    carebear01 posted a topic in Case Management

    I’ve been looking for a non-bedside job for a bit. I came across a position for a Case Manager in the ED 2-12 hour shifts a week in the afternoon. I know what CM’s do on the floors, but how to...