Gingilly

Gingilly

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  1. Any DPCS/DONs that do case management?

    Gingilly posted a topic in Home Health

    Hello all, my question stems from confusion over my role. I am a new DON working home health and post of job responsibilities is case management. I agreed to this being part of work load but after...

  2. Anyone else starting Western U's ADN-MSN program this fall??

    Gingilly posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello to fellow grad students. I just accepted for Western U of Health Sciences ADN-MSN/NP program this fall and I'm so excited! Wondering if any one else on this board will be attending and if so,...

  3. BSN with less than 3.0

    Gingilly replied to LTmurse78's topic in Post Graduate Students

    sorry to hear that esp. when their website emphasizes nontraditional students and alternate pathways. i got in at western u with a lower gpa overall but a very strong science one. maybe youu wantto...

  4. Anyone else starting Western U's ADN-MSN program this fall??

    Gingilly replied to Gingilly's topic in Post Graduate Students

    this will be quick as i'm out the door in a few minutes. average competitiveness. only 12 at open house. school is known more for its pa program per my md who taught there. having unusual background,...

  5. BSN with less than 3.0

    Gingilly replied to LTmurse78's topic in Post Graduate Students

    try

  6. Future fall 2011 fnp students

    Gingilly replied to missvictoriat's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I got in at Western U of Health Sciences NP program for this fall. Very excited to be

  7. FNP at Western University of Health Sciences

    Gingilly replied to alphabetk's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm chiming in a little late so I'm not sure if this will help but I accepted for their adn-msn this fall. Biggest factor in my decision was the distance based aspect and the 2015 deadline. I should...

  8. How do you stay sexy in nursing school

    Gingilly replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Students

    UMMMMM got me thinking about how necessary it is for me to still feel femme while I'm scrubbing butts! I wear matching lace lingerie daily and well fitted dickies black label scrubs which are silky...

  9. Case Manager/Field Rn Salary for New Grad

    Gingilly posted a topic in Case Management

    Hello all, wanting feedback form the group. I am a new grad RN, still I guess, been working a total of 9 months private duty thru agency. Was just offered a field/ case management position w/ same...

  10. Today after clinical I broke down in Tears!!:(

    Gingilly replied to believeallispossible's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thank you for the update and I'm very proud of you! You've really earned all the accolades so enjoy your success and best of luck on the test! Please let us know when you pass b/c I know you will!

  11. How long between graduation and NCLEX?

    Gingilly replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Graduated dec 2008, traveled alot, took kaplan july 09, took nclex march 2010 and passed w/ 75.

  12. Could employers judge people by their names?

    Gingilly replied to MsbossyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Heck yeah it makes a difference! I am African, and was given a plain Caucasian type name at birth intentionally to "give me a competitive edge" in the job market since I'm fairly dark skinned. This...

  13. Hand washing question

    Gingilly replied to Papercutz's topic in Home Health

    Its not policy at my facility but I wash before I use restroom and afterwards and use a paper towel to turn the faucet. My first teacher taught me this and I've stuck to it for years. With Cdiff and...

  14. Dangerous home, what to do?

    Gingilly replied to latebloomrn's topic in Private Duty

    I had a pd case where the pcg started throwing equipment at me (tpn bags and tubing, soft stuff). When I mentioned this to the agency they gave me a blank look. I learned its ok to be "sick", have...

  15. Traveling instead of working. advice?

    Gingilly replied to birdie22's topic in General Nursing

    Go. And volunteer a little while your at it. Use this on your resume. There are lots of missionary and such organizations. And while youre there learn some spanish. As a matter of fact you can state...

  16. Case Manager/Field Rn Salary for New Grad

    Gingilly replied to Gingilly's topic in Home Health

    This is the exact reason I can't do this per diem. I can not justify 60 bucks for a 45 minute case thats close to a 100 miles away. Not even 50 miles away. Thats absolutely silly and I'm broke not...

  17. Case Manager/Field Rn Salary for New Grad

    Gingilly posted a topic in Home Health

    Hello all, wanting feedback form the group. I am a new grad RN, still I guess, been working a total of 9 months private duty thru agency. Was just offered a field/ case management position w/ same...

  18. Case Manager/Field Rn Salary for New Grad

    Gingilly replied to Gingilly's topic in Home Health

    Thank you Cali! I was hoping for a call today so I could finalize my request to go back to shift but no such luck. I am going to call tomorrow as a formality and a way of ending this civilly. I hope...

  19. Case Manager/Field Rn Salary for New Grad

    Gingilly replied to Gingilly's topic in Home Health

    I know in my gut youre right. I haven't heard from them yet and I'm not waiting around. I'm not even upset over the sheer lack of respect- its just business and I've gotta take care of mine. I'm not...

  20. Case Manager/Field Rn Salary for New Grad

    Gingilly replied to Gingilly's topic in Home Health

    very interesting turn of events today. my salary was reneged and management offered me per diem rate instead citing medi-cals undecided budget. they also asked me to do my training for the rest of...

  21. Case Manager/Field Rn Salary for New Grad

    Gingilly replied to Gingilly's topic in Home Health

    Amen! And thats awful to think a national employer can get away with such low wages. Just a shame because I know these employers are not

  22. Case Manager/Field Rn Salary for New Grad

    Gingilly replied to Gingilly's topic in Home Health

    Thank you Caliotter! I was rather nervous but all weekend I kept the mantra up. I wanted 31.25 to make it 60k but 30 is close enough for now. I've proven myself , have a good history w/ this company...

  23. Wages after being in the field for a while

    Gingilly replied to dinah77's topic in Home Health

    New grad too in Los Angeles, got 25/hr. I think thats decent for your area....good luck to you

  24. Case Manager/Field Rn Salary for New Grad

    Gingilly replied to Gingilly's topic in Home Health

    Thank you guys, I said my mantra, refused the initial offer and they came back at 30/hr. I am happy with this and appreciate the feed back here. If anyone wants the tactics, I'm happy to spell it out...

  25. Case Manager/Field Rn Salary for New Grad

    Gingilly replied to Gingilly's topic in Home Health

    Thank you, that gives me the benchmark I'm looking for! I'll update the result of that convo next week!