IngyRN

IngyRN

Med/Surg, Homecare, UR, Case Mgt

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  1. Is this illegal?

    IngyRN replied to HealthyRN's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on facility policy. There is no law that states they have to post a position-this is manager

  2. St Elizabeth Medical Center

    IngyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everybody, Just recently moved to this area. Started orientation at SEMC on Monday-it's been LONG & painful! I feel like I am back in nursing school with the mean nursing instructor-quizzing...

  3. Any tips for RN returning to bedside

    IngyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I will be returning to bedside nursing on a neuro med/surg unit after being out for ~7yrs. I have always worked in a hospital environment as a case manager. Hence, the hospital setting, new...

  4. Is this Legal?

    IngyRN replied to widi96's topic in General Nursing

    check with your dept of

  5. Best place in US to be an RN?

    IngyRN replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    This would really depend on what specialty you are interested in, how far are you willing to relocate & what matters most- experience vs

  6. Why Is Cipro IV on Hold?

    IngyRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, in our hospital it has to be cleared by Infectious Disease to make sure it is being prescribed appropriately. Per WebMD "Prescribing CIPRO I.V. in the absence of a proven or strongly...

  7. Case Management Hurdle

    IngyRN replied to sunzzi's topic in Case Management

    I am confused. Why did you not get an orientation?? Where is your manager/colleagues for resources?? What i your background? Finally are you doing UR & dc planning or just UR?? As far as dealing...

  8. SICK OF IT ALL and getting out!!!

    IngyRN replied to regnurse1995's topic in General Nursing

    I have been out of bedside for several years as a case manager. I am moving to the Midwest from Northeast, with my husband for his fellowship. I am returning to bedside as I could not find a case...

  9. Moving to Cincinatti in 7/08 Please help!

    IngyRN posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Will be moving t0 Cincinatti in July. Have been a RN x9years. Have been working as a case manager x5 yrs. Need some input re: hospitals and places to live. ??Hyde Park . Any suggestions would be...

  10. Cincinnati Area Hospitals

    IngyRN posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Will be moving to this area in July. I have applied to Christ Hospital, University & Good Sam. Any thoughts on these or other hospitals inthe are?? BTW-applying for med/surg

  11. Moving to Cincinnati-info wanted

    IngyRN replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks for your reply. Sorry for not giving specifics. Actually I will only be in Ohio for 1 year-so I will be renting. what do you dislike about Hyde park?? I have been doing hospital casemanagement...

  12. Moving to Cincinnati-info wanted

    IngyRN replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in Ohio Nursing

    My fiance and I will be moving to Cincinatti area in July 08. I have been a nurse for ~9years. However, I have been out of the clinical setting for ~6 years as a hospital casemanager. Any suggestions...

  13. How many times did you switch jobs as a RN?

    IngyRN replied to RNroseshea's topic in General Nursing

    7 in 10 years. 3 travel jobs in hospitals, workers comp case mngt, insurance utilization review, hospital case mgt, home care. Still looking for my

  14. What would you do??

    IngyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    We had a long and interesting discussion at work amongst the nurses. What is your input?? Would you stop and administer CPR to someone found unresponsive, in the middle of the road, with no mask or...

  15. ?For Home IV infusion RN's

    IngyRN posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Hi All, If pt is going home on PCN-G IV q4hrs. Is there a pump you can set him up on of is it to gravity. Pt has PICC. Thanks for your

  16. Tell me more about g-tubes and J-tubes

    IngyRN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    THANK YOU sooo much. This was the BEST explanation. Exactly what I was looking

  17. Tell me more about g-tubes and J-tubes

    IngyRN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    If you dont mind explaining, what is the

  18. Tell me more about g-tubes and J-tubes

    IngyRN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    What is the difference between a Gtube (gastrostomy tube not NGT) and a PEG? I always thought they both go in the

  19. Which medical dictionary is best???

    IngyRN replied to peaches023's topic in General Nursing

    Taber's without a

  20. IVPB administration and potential problems

    IngyRN replied to maps4care's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask pharmacy to change times. That way its consistently given at the same time. The next nurse may not think to give it in that same

  21. Dont you just love them

    IngyRN replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    My family member is a drug & ETOH addict. Our family has invested so much time, travel ( he lives in the caribbean after being deported due to this drug problem), money, and personal sacrifices on...

  22. Is Nursing for me if I don't want to be a bedside RN?

    IngyRN replied to sail81's topic in Nursing Career

    It may be difficult but possible if you have had management experience. My advise is to get hands on experience, reading and clinicals during school arent enough to make you well rounded. Your...

  23. could u please proofread & give feedback TY

    IngyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I wrote a letter of recommendation for a friend. This is a first for me and I would your feedback. Many thanks!!! Also should I sign my name w/RN,BSN?? To whom it may concern, It is with great...

  24. CM Hourly or Salary?

    IngyRN replied to Sirena922's topic in Case Management

    It depends on the hospital. I am salary. However, other hospitals are hourly. Then still other are hourly, but don't punch in and out so are essentially

  25. Does insurance pay for AMA?

    IngyRN replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency

    I do utilization review at a hospital on the east coast. Insurances still pay the hospital even if pt leaves AMA. The thought is that services were still rendered by the hospital and per contract,...