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Sorry, I'm "by the book" also. Its too bad the doctor doesn't want to be called for things like this. It is their responsibility to write the orders and I think too many MD's do not "pay attention to detail".

Well, unfortunately, I am considered "remote" which means like "contractual" employee and they don't have to offer insurance or other benefits that way.

I was laid off from a full-time telephone triage job 4 years ago. I could only find a part-time telephone triage job. I need benefits! I also was able to collect unemployment. I found a position that I knew I was not qualified for and really didn...

I just accepted a position and have been exposed to prior authorizations. I knew about them but never had to do them. Anyone have information that might help me? I was given 4 to do and I felt like the deer caught in headlights. Since there are s...

I have been a registered nurse for 21 years. I chose telehealth nursing because 12-hour shifts were too much for me. I love the work but it depends on the company you work for. I started in a call center and enjoyed everyone I worked with. When I...

Thanks for responding so quickly! I understand your reasoning for using RN's.

I was laid off by a major company 04/2009. Telephone Triage can be expensive, so it is one of them to go.

McKesson has been laying off since April 2009.

I just finished my first week of training for telephone triage. I have 3 more to go. This is the answer to my prayers! What a wonderful alternative....I can still use my nursing skills!

UPDATE: My dream job was cut last April (2009) due to the economy! Other companies I have looked into do not compare. I am having to do telephone triage with a smaller company part-time.

We know, as nurses, it is our reponsibility to teach....but when your company tells you that you don't have time to do that, just get yes or no answers and give a recommendation and end the call within a certain time, it is very stressful and I think...

Yep, have to take time to clarify lethargic, which eats into my call time....mostly I say "limp like a rag doll" to give them a better picture of what it means and they come back and say "oh no, he's been laying on the couch and watching TV".

Mike, I agree with you. Protocols are guidelines, but some companies use them as carved in stone. I have to use a book of protocols and have to document which one I used (sometimes, I've had to use 3 depending on the sx) but have been told to use n...

I, too, miss L&D. I was trained right after nursing school in a small hospital with 4 LDR's. My husband and I moved to another state and I immediately began working L&D in a teaching hospital. OMG! The manager told me I spent too much tim...

My daughter is 39 wks pregnant and was seen by her midwife. I was there and noticed that she pulled a nonsterile glove from a box and checked her. I asked her why and she said if she wasn't ruptured, nonsterile is okay. I can see both sides, BUT! ...

If you type in Telephone Triage, you should get a listing of a lot of companies. I was laid off from a company 04/2009. Since then, I have found many companies (most do after hours and pediatrics) AND a lot don't offer any benefits! This is very h...

Florida requires 24 ceu's every 2 years and North Carolina: As part of a continuing competency requirement, all nurses are expected to select a learning activiity that will help you reach your goal/goals. One option of learning activity is to compl...

It's been a while since I sat for the exam, but it covers most everything...L&D, PP, Newborn, as well as Lamaze type teachings. I used 2 books to study before the exam and I feel they helped me greatly. !. OB/GYN Secrets and 2. Manual of Obst...

First I would examine why you want to leave bedside nursing. Perhaps working in a different specialty might be worth trying. Are you working nights and want something on days? Perhaps a physician's office or surgical center might be worth pursuing...

I would think the employer would not allow scrubs that are too short or show off skin.

Are you full time with this or "on call"? I am interested but would like a more full-time steady position.

I agree...I would take the M/B one and get your foot in the door and then see about transferring to L&D after getting some experience. It would also help by doing this because you can develop a professional relationship with the docs.

I took a travel nurse job in 2004 to Colorado to be close to my mom. Stayed there 3 years doing prn with agencies. Moved back to Wilmington, NC in 2007 because I missed NC. VERY glad to be back. BUT, in CO, I got a job doing telephone triage with...

Oh, I would possibly add: What Nurses Hate about doctors! I know docs only have a limited amt of time for each office visit and that is not really enough time to fully investigate or actually listen....HOWEVER, I do know from working telephone tri...

I work from home. Can't imagine having to pay for gas to get to work now.