2ndChance

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 work, but frankly I'm tired of the game it's become....

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 Hospice nurses? Thank you.

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 hospital and the hospital is blaming it on the agen...

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 nervous. Thanks a lot, 2ndchance

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 feeling comfortable?

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 this. I'm in the credentialing phase now, and it...

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 hiring more weekend staff so the weekday case manage...

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

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! Thanks!!

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 it was less acute. Would you agree with that?

Does she tell you what she likes about it? Thanks!

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! 2ndChance

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 stressful. Thanks again, EH

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 wondering how, if at all, it differs. I would appre...

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 injuries.

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 for the patient and teaching. I would love to hea...

Thanks! Sorry if I posted in the incorrect place.

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 position through a subcontracted agency. The fle...

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 Schedule A disability. I guess the VA tries to have a...

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+ months, and have the general 2 year commitment be...

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. Can you tell me how long your workdays are, and wha...

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 for a Schedule A disability, though I will not need...

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 about it, but I don't want to go back to taking 9 i...

Thanks!

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 neuro, but never specifically epilepsy. I have ac...