CABG patch kid BSN, RN

CABG patch kid is a BSN, RN and specializes in Telemetry, CCU.

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1. Traveling as

   CABG patch kid replied to CABG patch kid's topic in Travel

   I know I will not quality for FMLA which is job protection. I will qualify for State Disability Insurance when I'm no longer able to perform try job due to physical disability (pregnancy). Paid Family...

2. Traveling as

   CABG patch kid posted a topic in Travel

   Here's the situation: my husband and I are relocating to a new city. We're in the process of selling our current home and buying a new one. If the house sells quickly, I'll be about 18 weeks pregnant...

3. Learning Interqual

   CABG patch kid replied to CABG patch kid's topic in Case Management

   Thanks for all the replies. I'm finding the reviews are getting easier as time goes by; some of the cases are truly challenging though and I'm finding discharge planning takes more of my time than...

4. Learning Interqual

   CABG patch kid replied to CABG patch kid's topic in Case Management

   Thank you Freefalling, I think you got the gist of my original question with your responses. This is exactly what I was looking for. And everything you're saying makes complete

5. Learning Interqual

   CABG patch kid replied to CABG patch kid's topic in Case Management

   Thanks for the reply. I understand my job is NOT to make patients meet and we have a physician advisor for patients that don't. Hopefully the IQ class will be soon. In the meantime I'm not doing...

6. Learning Interqual

   CABG patch kid replied to CABG patch kid's topic in Case Management

   Thank you for the advice! Since there are a few of us newbies starting, our manager is working on getting us into a class in the next month (hopefully). I should be getting a book too, I think they...

7. Learning Interqual

   CABG patch kid posted a topic in Case Management

   Hi all! I just finished my first week as an inpatient case manager. In my particular position I will be managing a caseload doing discharge planning and medical necessity reviews. I started doing...

8. Not all nurses wear scrubs

   CABG patch kid replied to rosen60's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I just got a position in case management and will start in three weeks. As I happily tell my coworkers, most are supportive but I'm hearing some mixed reviews. So far I've heard that "You are leaving...

9. I got the job!

   CABG patch kid replied to CABG patch kid's topic in Case Management

   The name of the book is Case Management: A Practical Guide for Education and Practice by Powell and Tahan. I looked for the book recommended by Grntea in other threads but couldn't find it and this...

10. I got the job!

    CABG patch kid posted a topic in Case Management

    Woohoo! I got my first case management job doing inpatient CM at the hospital I've been working at for just over six years. My background is in telemetry and critical care with a dash of ED. I got a...

11. Ruptured disc, what's my next move

    CABG patch kid posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all; little background on me, I'm currently in my six year as a bedside nurse and have been struggling with medical problems this past year. Long story short I had knee surgery Oct 2013 and...

12. RN clinic supervisor

    CABG patch kid replied to CABG patch kid's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    This clinic is part of a hospital network so hopefully that is in my

13. Career help!

    CABG patch kid replied to princessbeulah's topic in Nursing Career

    Honestly, only you can make the decision. I get what you're saying about wanting to develop your skills and think that's commendable. If you decide to go with the new job just remember that it will be...

14. Needing Advice...

    CABG patch kid replied to Coppersmom's topic in General Nursing

    To answer the above question about your current employer being contacted by future employers: It depends on your manager. I have been honest with mine when I wanted a change and put a positive spin on...

15. Issues w/staff

    CABG patch kid replied to momo_2013's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wow what a crazy experience you've had. I can't believe those CNAs and hope they get what's coming to them. It's absolutely deplorable the way they treated you and the patients. I hope everything...