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  1. Nurses teaching with degrees other than a MSN

    Wgbem posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Are there any nurses out there who are teaching nursing with a degree other than a MSN. I am finishing my MBA in nursing but am working in management in a community health setting. I feel I can...

  2. Jobs combining Business and Nursing?!

    Wgbem replied to hopeful84's topic in Nursing Career

    Have have 20 years exxperience in nursing but 4 years in home care. When I went into home care, I had worked in a Pharm company and missed patient care. I did not want to go back to the bedside but...

  3. Jobs combining Business and Nursing?!

    Wgbem replied to hopeful84's topic in Nursing Career

    I have an ASN in nursing, a BA in Organizational Management and am completing my MBA. I currently work as the Home Care Coordinator for a PACE program in PA. I am making business decisions related...

  4. Desperate for help from other RNs!!

    Wgbem replied to mcrnba's topic in Post Graduate Students

    1. Is nursing education for you? (2) Agree 2. Is your educational background and experiences enough so that you can teach in a school of nursing? (1) Strongly Agree 3. Are you open to alternative...

  5. Typical Day For A Home Health Nurse | Life of a Nurse

    Wgbem replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    I have been doing home care for 4 years. Rather than investing in a GPS system, why don't you just map out your assignment before you head out. I have used that method and http://www.mapquest.com...

  6. PACE programs (LIFE programs)

    Wgbem replied to Wgbem's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am with a ListServ and saw some answers from that facility. I would love to hear your experiences with this

  7. PACE programs (LIFE programs)

    Wgbem replied to Wgbem's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would like to know if anyone is working with this project. I am currently working with a new program that we are getting underway and would like to know others' experience in working with this...

  8. Need a Moment to Vent!!

    Wgbem posted a topic in Home Health

    Hello All, I am a bit in shock. Had gone to a case management meeting. Had a good meeting. Went out to see see my patients. Called back to get PT ordered for a patient and was told by our...

  9. I start home health Thursday!!!

    Wgbem replied to Paravell's topic in Home Health

    $84,000.....That is GREAT! Where in the northeast is that? I work in Philadelphia, PA and do not make that much. Please PM me and let me know where you are located.

  10. I start home health Thursday!!!

    Wgbem replied to Paravell's topic in Home Health

    Dutchgirl, I agree. Home Health care is the best part of nursing. CapeCod, be careful. Working per diem, you may have some problems with making that 5-6. IT is hard to do it with no case...

  11. Need a Moment to Vent!!

    Wgbem replied to Wgbem's topic in Home Health

    How do you like the actual position? Home health care provides such flexibility and this, while flexible, is within an 8 hour day. I know on my part, it will take some getting used to. Any

  12. University of South Africa doctorate

    Wgbem replied to bookwormom's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Have you been to South Africa? It is a beautiful place. Sounds like a great program. Thanks for the

  13. How to fund a RN-MSN education

    Wgbem replied to mazzini148's topic in Post Graduate Students

    If there is concern, work and find a program that allows you to work and go to school part time. The organization where you work will then help you pay to go back. It seems to be a cheaper road....

  14. Need a Moment to Vent!!

    Wgbem replied to Wgbem's topic in Home Health

    We found new homes for the patients that needed continued care. We made visits on all patients until this past Friday 2/24/07, if they needed it. We then transferred them over. We will tie up loose...

  15. Need a Moment to Vent!!

    Wgbem replied to Wgbem's topic in Home Health

    Just an FYI. Got a great new position as the Home Care Coordinator with a long term care program for elders (a PACE (Medicaid) program-program for all inclusive care for elderly). I have only been...

  16. How safe is it to be a Visiting Nurse?

    Wgbem replied to starbin's topic in Home Health

    I agree with the other posters. The worst encounter I had was with a mean dog. Some clients will value their dogs more than you the nurse. They will not want to put their dogs away and in those...

  17. Thinking about HH and VERY nervous!

    Wgbem replied to saireyRN's topic in Home Health

    There are so many options in home health care that you will be fine. I have been a home health care nurse for 4 years. Have been a nurse for 20 years. I have done varied things but find home care...

  18. I'm a big fool...

    Wgbem replied to Ophelia78's topic in Home Health

    I agree,ANOTHERMADHATTER. I was recently laid off from a visiting nurse position for a home health agency. I was very sad about it but have now landed a great job as the home care coordinator for a...

  19. I'm a big fool...

    Wgbem replied to Ophelia78's topic in Home Health

    Please do not go back to that agency. If you are unsure as to whether you are covered by doctor's orders or have things obtained incorrectly, they will not be paid anyway by the insurance and you...

  20. Working Prn/per Diem Home Health

    Wgbem replied to pattycake's topic in Home Health

    I worked per diem with 3 agencies at one time. I agree with Caliotter3 regarding the inconsistencies. It is great as you have the freedom to take clients or not. I never had a problem with being...

  21. How long does it take to hear?

    Wgbem posted a topic in Nurse Management

    After applying for a management position and having the second interview, on average, how long does it take to hear from a perspective employer? How long would you wait before you would contact them....

  22. Need a Moment to Vent!!

    Wgbem replied to Wgbem's topic in Home Health

    I am here laughing to myself when I think of a laid off nurse. I went to our city newspaper to look at some of the jobs as they had a mega job section last weekend and the first thing it said on it...

  23. Working Prn/per Diem Home Health

    Wgbem replied to pattycake's topic in Home Health

    When working per diem, it is OK but as a per diem nurse I also did some case management. That way I made sure I always had several clients. Per diem alone can be up and

  24. Need a Moment to Vent!!

    Wgbem replied to Wgbem's topic in Home Health

    Thank you all for the kind support. The agency itself is small but it is part of a larger organization. Just bad management. What can you

  25. Missed certification visits.

    Wgbem replied to AmPmRnoncall's topic in Home Health

    I know that visits have been missed in our agency because there are only 1-2 full time nurses at any time and the rest are per diem. Sometimes they may be giving that patient over to the per diem...