2ndChance

2ndChance has 4 years experience.

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1. Experienced RN moving to OR

   2ndChance posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hi. I'd like to hear your thoughts on experienced nurses completing an official Perioperative Orientation Course to become OR nurses. Most of my experience is in Case Management and insurance...

2. Hospice Case Manager?

   2ndChance posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Can anyone tell me how much direct patient care is done as a hospice Case Manager? I have CM experience, but haven't done any patient care in quite some time. Do the hospice CMs do the same thing as...

3. Getting paid

   2ndChance posted a topic in Travel

   Hi. I started working my first ever travel contract on 10/27/2021. I really like the hospital, etc. I have not, however, gotten paid yet from my agency. The agency is blaming this on the...

4. Words of Wisdom?

   2ndChance replied to 2ndChance's topic in Travel

   I think my biggest concern is the extremely short orientation time. How long does it usually take to get in the swing of things? This will be a whole new charting system, etc. When do you start...

5. Words of Wisdom?

   2ndChance posted a topic in Travel

   Hi, All. I'm leaving for my first contract in a few days and am just asking for last-minute words of wisdom/advice from any and all travelers out there. This is my first travel gig, so I'm...

6. First Contract: Is this normal?

   2ndChance posted a topic in Travel

   Hello, all. I've been recruited for my first travel contract; I'm an RN Case Manager by specialty. I was floored at the hourly rate they were willing to pay, so I decided to take a chance on...

7. Hospital Case Managers: how does your department handle weekends?

   2ndChance replied to RNbellashadow's topic in Case Management

   I just started a new case manager position. I am a weekender, meaning I work every Sat, Sun, Mon. We also have weekenders who do Fri, Sat, Sun and I overlap Sat, Sun with them. Right now, we are...

8. Anyone ever do psych nursing at the VA or know anything about it?

   2ndChance replied to 2ndChance's topic in Psychiatric

   Thanks. I have an interview on Thursday. If you can think of anything that I should ask, please let me know. You've helped me a great deal!

9. Anyone ever do psych nursing at the VA or know anything about it?

   2ndChance replied to 2ndChance's topic in Psychiatric

   Thank you. If you don't mind me asking another question, can you tell me what your opinion is regarding the patient acuity? I'm wondering how it compares to private psych. I saw another post saying...

10. Anyone ever do psych nursing at the VA or know anything about it?

    2ndChance replied to 2ndChance's topic in Psychiatric

    Does she tell you what she likes about it?

11. Anyone ever do psych nursing at the VA or know anything about it?

    2ndChance posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Has anyone ever done psych nursing in a Veteran's hospital? I'm just wondering what the differences might be. Any information would help!!

12. How does the VA extend an offer?

    2ndChance replied to 2ndChance's topic in Government, Military

    Wow...I wasn't aware you could accept two offers. This is great info to have. Good luck with the rest of your process! I'd love to hear of your progress and how things are going. The timelines are...

13. How does the VA extend an offer?

    2ndChance posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello. To any of you nurses that work for the VA Hospital system, how did they extend your offer (telephone call versus email?) and how long did it take after your interview? Thanks!

14. Psych nursing at the VA Medical Centers

    2ndChance posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello. I'm wondering if any of you could tell me if there's a difference between psych nursing at the VA's versus the private facilities? I have applied for a couple of Mental Health RN jobs and am...

15. Humana Employees

    2ndChance replied to Cindy S's topic in Case Management

    Wow. I'm sorry to hear that. I wish you luck in finding something else. Is there any good place to be a nurse anymore? I can't do patient care due to