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  1. UnitedHealth - computer question

    d'cm replied to BassCatchingNurse's topic in Case Management

    of course they supply computer. think

  2. Feedbacks much appreciated: How is it working for Unitedhealth as RN Case Manager

    d'cm replied to Cj_RN18's topic in Case Management

    Are you talking about the LTC ( ABD/ MLTSS) program? If so - The corporation ( UHG) is great. The program is a tedious thankless job trying to comply with the State contract. But ultimately - like...

  3. F Grade Hospital

    d'cm replied to Jessicajayyy's topic in General Nursing

    I saw that survey. Don't worry about it. The REALLY bad hospitals weren't even

  4. Nursing Grading Scale

    d'cm replied to guest517's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It was the same 25 yrs ago. What I remember vividly is that besides the hard cut off at B- 10% of the test answers were in the ***** category making it a pretty small window to pass. But most of us...

  5. CCM exam. How long did you study before taking the CCM?

    d'cm replied to LMrav's topic in Case Management

    About 2 hours. After being a cm for 15 yrs if I didn't pass then either I was a hopeless idiot or the test was bs. I passed but I still think it's all

  6. Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    d'cm replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    "I work on a state ordered treatment unit for the mentally ill and these patients make more sense than Jean". Too funny.! After 24 yrs as a nurse the only theory I believe is applicable across the...

  7. Do Hospitals Get Prestigious National Awards for Poor Nursing?

    d'cm replied to d'cm's topic in General Nursing

    The whole point is that it is such a wonderful place to work, it attracts the brightest and the best. Which nurses get interviewed by the Magnet people about their workplace? Do they get to go up to...

  8. Career trajectory as a Case Mgr

    d'cm replied to friendlylark's topic in Case Management

    I would wonder if as a FNP you could be or function legally as a medical

  9. How to be a Utilization Review Nurse?

    d'cm replied to Mccam's topic in Case Management

    Just curious.. Why do you want to be a UR

  10. How much do YOU think nurses are worth?

    d'cm replied to mystory's topic in General Nursing

    This is bit off topic but before I was nurse I was a $7/hr forklift driver and sometimes I look on that nostalgically because then I knew why I did the job and what value it had, now as an insurance...

  11. How much do YOU think nurses are worth?

    d'cm replied to mystory's topic in General Nursing

    Like any job in a capitalist economy you are worth what the market says you are. That's why a guy who can throw a ball 106mph has an 86 million dollar contract to work maybe a half hour a week....

  12. United Heath Case Manager

    d'cm replied to MrsVic's topic in Case Management

    I have worked for UHC for over 5yrs as a field case manager in NJ for the LTC dept ( we manage Medicaid recipients that get home PCA or attend medical day care). The work itself is not particularly...

  13. New to Case Management-Any Advice?

    d'cm replied to Marie32's topic in Case Management

    I would highlight BUYER's comment of "[Don't make assumptions. Trust but verify. " this is critical if you are driving the discharge plan. You also need to be careful of the politics of the job;...

  14. Getting people out of the hospital

    d'cm replied to RNsub's topic in Case Management

    When I was a hospital CM I certainly saw a lot of temporary social admits but total abandonment by family was pretty rare. That being said people can 'expect' whatever they want but bottom line the...

  15. Case Management/Utilization Review Help

    d'cm replied to pilatesgal's topic in Case Management

    Visiting nurse is a good next step especially for inpatient CM. MCOs are also a way to get off the floor. Go to their websites to look for open positions, there has been a lot of hiring lately for...

  16. Medicaid Fraud - Am I Liable??

    d'cm replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    LIABLE, forget about reporting this fraud to the government. They are not interested unless it is mega millions and you can hand them the case on a silver platter. This is actually more an "abuse"...

  17. Insurance Haters

    d'cm replied to gonzoRN's topic in Case Management

    I am also in favor of single payer but it still will be an insurance company be it CMS or UHC. The suggestion that insurance companies are the cause of the cost of healthcare is ridiculous....

  18. Managing Patients on the Outside of Hospitals

    d'cm replied to goodadvocate's topic in Case Management

    Elderly man calls 911 for food, dispatcher answers plea I thought of this post as soon as I read this story. Check it

  19. Unsafe discharges

    d'cm replied to Emilysmom11's topic in Case Management

    I hate that phrase "unsafe discharge". Define unsafe. My experience is that it can mean whatever part or extent of their ass the user of the phrase feels needs covering. That's not to say there is no...

  20. Anyone else getting SLAMMED with patients?

    d'cm replied to mclennan's topic in Case Management

    Apply criteria ruthlessly. Nothing pares down your caseload faster than denying

  21. New job as a Case Manager/Quality Assurance Reviewer

    d'cm replied to telealli's topic in Case Management

    tasha92337 this site is without a doubt ( IMHO) THE place for information about case management. You can't get certified until you have experience (Catch 22) so book learnin' won't do you a whole lot...

  22. UHG Telephonic RN Case Manager.

    d'cm replied to guest584920's topic in Case Management

    The interrogation is brutal. They put you in a cold room under bright lights and ask you unanswerable questions for hours. Just kidding. The usual stuff. Great company to work for. Hope you get...

  23. Written up.

    d'cm replied to Suzie-X's topic in Case Management

    UM is such a thankless

  24. Work from Home

    d'cm replied to Road2CNO's topic in Case Management

    UHC is an excellent company to work for and is growing rapidly. . They just decided to get into the Obamacare market. Almost all the nurses work from

  25. Please help? Is this the norm?

    d'cm replied to forgivenfaith119's topic in Case Management

    What is not normal is paying 30-40% of income on gas. Rough calculation is $45-50 a day. OUCH. You really need to ditch your F250 and get something a little greener. I get .55 a mile starting from...