2ndChance

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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 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...

  5. 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...

  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 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!!

  9. 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!

  10. 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...

  11. 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?

  12. 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!

  13. 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...

  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

  16. Care Manager for Humana

    2ndChance posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi! Just wondering if any of you know anything about being a Care Manager for Humana? I am interviewing for this position; it's not patient care oriented but is more like case management, advocating...

  17. Care Manager for Humana

    2ndChance replied to 2ndChance's topic in Home Health

    Thanks! Sorry if I posted in the incorrect

  18. Humana Employees

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

    I know you wrote this post a while ago, but I was just wondering if you were still an at home Care Manager with Humana and if you were still enjoying it. I am supposed to start training for a similar...

  19. Schedule A Targeted Disabilities and applying for VA jobs

    2ndChance posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi, everyone. I'm hoping some of you current or former VA nurses out there can help me. I am applying for several VA RN (non-bedside) positions and have a "targeted disability," also known as a...

  20. OR nursing and back injuries

    2ndChance posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hello, everyone. I'd like to first thank you all for the advice I have received thus far. I have scored preliminary interviews with 2 area OR training programs. Both seem to be good programs, last 6+...

  21. How long are your shifts?

    2ndChance posted a topic in Operating Room

    Looking into the OR specialty. I've been doing 8-5 office/insurance jobs for a while and am totally burned out. I liked the 3 surgeries I shadowed several years ago and want to explore that arena....

  22. Please explain title 38 and schedule A disabilities for the VA?

    2ndChance posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello, everyone. For those veterans in the audience, thanks for your service. I am in the process of applying to the VA as a nurse and when I was filling out the paperwork, it appears that I qualify...

  23. OR nursing and back injuries

    2ndChance replied to 2ndChance's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for all the info, guys. I have a phone interview tomorrow and I am wondering if I should just be really honest about my concerns regarding my back. I realize they won't hire me if they know...

  24. How long are your shifts?

    2ndChance replied to 2ndChance's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks!

  25. Epilepsy Monitoring Unit interview

    2ndChance posted a topic in Neurological

    Hello, all. I have an interview for a PT job in an EMU and am wondering if any of you out there work or have worked specifically for an EMU. I have done several different kinds of nursing, including...