Neats

Neats BSN

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  1. Staffing Shortages

    Neats replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am not only a nurse but have had a career as an Administrator too. This is my soap box about LTC; 1. We can all continue to voice our frustration about LTC, this is what we have been doing...

  2. Veteran Affairs (VA) Case Management

    Neats replied to TeamRNs's topic in Case Management

    I am a case manager with the VA. I do the same for veterans as I would my own civilian patients. Within the VA the big focus is 30 day

  3. Metrics Driven Case Management

    Neats replied to Bella RN's topic in Case Management

    Ugh.... as a case manager I have never had to "enroll" new customers. I would have left a long time ago. To answer your thoughts about public health and getting into the administration side of...

  4. Bombed my interview

    Neats replied to RN1485's topic in Case Management

    I know this is 8 weeks late but here goes...... Although those questions are valid, I am not sure why they were asked in a interview forum unless it was a follow up interview. We use Interqual...

  5. Any nurses pursue master degree that is not related to nursing?

    Neats replied to juviasama's topic in General Nursing

    I have a masters in health care administration, and computer information

  6. CM initial test for certification

    Neats posted a topic in Case Management

    The end of this week I am taking the CM test for the first time. I have been studying but my tummy is upset. I am told as long as you study and take the practice test you should be OK, what have been...

  7. will i lose my licenses in corrections, jail, prison nursing?

    Neats replied to wtpsych's topic in Correctional

    Healthcare employees who get "walked off" in corrections deviate from safety rules/policies. Some of those rule breaking rules result in a felony and you your self can go to jail/prison. If you are a...

  8. Start applying to new jobs? Experienced nurse w/non traditional background

    Neats replied to ivyleaf's topic in Nursing Career

    After reading your concerns I as a manager most of my career I would not feel you lack of med/surg experience would hold you back. Yes Utilization Review/Case Management would serve you well. In these...

  9. Moving to the sticks

    Neats replied to crumbs's topic in Nursing Career

    Community health

  10. ACCOUNTABLE CARE MANAGER

    Neats replied to RNfindingherway's topic in General Specialties

    From what I know of the new designation it is like a case manager but focus is on the affordable care act (also know as metallic plans/Obama Care), you work to keep costs down and usually in a...

  11. Pit Bull Service Dogs

    Neats replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Late to this thread but thought I would reply. In 2004 there were 66 emotional support dog complaints of which 57 were found to be related to "other disabilities" meaning they could not show proof of...

  12. CM initial test for certification

    Neats replied to Neats's topic in Case Management

    Sorry this is late did you

  13. Help me name my baby!

    Neats replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    I like ANEMONE it means wind. Ava works too I like

  14. How can I handle this

    Neats replied to Flossy73's topic in General Nursing

    No need to get upset, Just tell your boss I did my job AND even allow collaboration with this nurse as she picked her patient whom she complained about, not my monkey not my circus, you need to speak...

  15. CM initial test for certification

    Neats replied to Neats's topic in Case Management

    I took my test this morning.....I passed!!! Yes I agree I used the books, took a workshop and after taking the test was surprised I could have just completed the practice tests. I do think by the...

  16. Are We Too PC?

    Neats replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    PC...get real. This song I agree with what others wrote it is an innocent song nothing more. I love watching James Bond this time of year the old ones (I am sure these will be a topic too to get rid...

  17. Insulin injection in inner thigh?

    Neats replied to naveiak's topic in School

    In the prison system we teach the offenders any where there is fat deposits. I had a guy whose knees were fat...yes he injected there says it was better than the back of his arms and tummy. Had...

  18. Lower Tier Management Jobs

    Neats replied to jlambirt's topic in Nurse Management

    I think mid level management is the worst job to have in todays environment and here is why I was an Executive Director (Nursing Home Administrator) the average salary is about 150,000 annually I...

  19. Frustration!

    Neats replied to dterra23's topic in General Nursing

    You said they had a trial so the dietician and MD should know what that trial revealed. Stand your ground because if something is amiss it will surely fall on you. I would not set my own trial unless...

  20. How do you take blood pressures for 90 people?

    Neats replied to wandwaving's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would get clarification of BP for 90 patients daily. If so I break it down into manageable can you do 30 each shift or say 45 each shift and do you have an aid to assist? This clearly is puzzling...

  21. New to Correctional Nursing, any tips?

    Neats replied to ckbreathing's topic in Correctional

    really sound advice form other seasoned correctional nurses. When I was in corrections I never really had any issues about providing care until I came to the state where I was a contract worker. You...

  22. Force to change unit in the middle of shift

    Neats replied to Anon143's topic in General Nursing

    I have sent nurses to other floors at various times during the shift as long as they have the skills for that floor. Are they mad at me yes but I have no choice in the matter, nursing must be covered....

  23. Profanity in the workplace

    Neats replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    There is a great article that is a good short read from the BBC Why do people swear? - BBC News "The emotional release from swearing has been measured in a variety of ways. It turns out that swearing...

  24. Extreme nurse burn out need help please

    Neats replied to NURSEJSS's topic in General Nursing

    Oh hugs to you. First off what you did for that patient was above and beyond duty. I would have gotten a sitter (maybe not available where you are), I would have talked to the provider about this...

  25. What do you do when your instructors are useless?

    Neats replied to Lpn2014's topic in LPN to RN

    "To make a long story short... BOOM! I failed my 2nd LPN to RN bridge course by 1%. I'm devastated, pissed, blah blah blah. Next day, I called my school and asked whats next? I was given two options:...