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gypsyatheart

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  1. Anyone else starting RN-to-BSN on 7/1?

    gypsyatheart replied to XmasShopperRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I started yesterday, July 1 in the RN-MSN Leadership track. I'm working on the BSN part 1st, of course. I'm excited; everything seems to be moving along well... I'm glad to know there are others here...

  2. WGU MSN Leadership & Management

    gypsyatheart replied to ackiepieRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I just started the RN-MSN track July 1! It seems like I have a ton of questions...but not even sure what to ask, LOL. I'm just figuring it all out right now... How's it going for everyone? I'm...

  3. Pros/Cons of a Western Governors degree

    gypsyatheart replied to bbothwell's topic in Western Governors University

    Actually, it is an RN to MSN program. I think you're getting hung up on semantics. If a school does not offer an RN to MSN program then you MUST have a BSN to enroll. WGU offers ADN RN's the...

  4. Any Discharge Planners Out There?

    gypsyatheart posted a topic in Case Management

    I've been offerred a job in the hospitals' case management dept doing, specifically, discharge planning. Anybody focus on this role? Or is it combined w/other case mgmt functions? I am really excired!...

  5. Online RN-BSN programs

    gypsyatheart replied to KatieN4646's topic in General Nursing

    Drakes mom I've been thinking about Univ of Phoenix but I can't find any info on cost. Do you mind sharing what the approx cost is and how long the program takes?

  6. Who, generally, has the most job satisfaction?

    gypsyatheart replied to nursalicious's topic in Case Management

    Definitely not inpatient hospital CM. Can be frustrating, always busy, busy, busy...stressful...yes. Insurance co was, for me, somewhat boring...no stress, routine office job.....I felt very removed...

  7. Average Inpatient CM case load?

    gypsyatheart posted a topic in Case Management

    Happy New Year to all!! I am transitioning to a new role, from primarily DCP to full on Case Mgr...where we do all roles. I am curious...what is the average inpt case load for acute hospital CM's to...

  8. Questions for case managers

    gypsyatheart replied to Liljen1978's topic in Case Management

    edgwow and cardiotrans...you guys hit the nail on the head...LOL! Crazy business, isn't it?! I love it, though!

  9. Average Inpatient CM case load?

    gypsyatheart replied to gypsyatheart's topic in Case Management

    We have the option of 8 or 10hr shifts. We have coverage 7 days a wk. Weekend staffing is down to 2-3 CM's, same w/holiday's...shorter hours less

  10. Case Management the best answer for older nurses??

    gypsyatheart replied to nwanne7's topic in Case Management

    Kristiandkaylin, that was a very detailed response, thank you...very informative. I have been wondering about HH Case Mgmt

  11. RN to BSN Distance Listings Programs

    gypsyatheart replied to Snoopynurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for the info,

  12. RN-BSN online how long is your program?

    gypsyatheart replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks, Lunah and BlessedRose, for the

  13. RN-BSN online how long is your program?

    gypsyatheart replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Aimee and Stressgal...would you mind sharing what progams you attended/are attending? Thanks for the

  14. RN-BSN online how long is your program?

    gypsyatheart replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    What program are you enrolled in, if you don't mind saying...? Thanks for your

  15. Inspiring and motivating songs

    gypsyatheart replied to mom35's topic in General Nursing

    Mariah Carey: Make It Happen.... This inspired me through many tough times... Not more than three short years ago I was abandoned and alone Without a penny to my name So very young and so afraid No...

  16. Average Inpatient CM case load?

    gypsyatheart replied to gypsyatheart's topic in Case Management

    Thanks rnkris, for your reply. :) Do you like it so far? It is a busy role and I really like it...although sometimes the challenges want to make me pull my hair

  17. Average Inpatient CM case load?

    gypsyatheart replied to gypsyatheart's topic in Case Management

    edgwow, It is a crazy role,isn't it? I hear you about the long hours, I do the same. Thanks for your

  18. Average Inpatient CM case load?

    gypsyatheart replied to gypsyatheart's topic in Case Management

    Cardio... Thanks for your input. It sounds like 20-25 is about the average case load for inpt CM's. We have a ton of uninsured/indigent pt.'s so that makes life a little harder...and only 1 SW, who...

  19. Average Inpatient CM case load?

    gypsyatheart replied to gypsyatheart's topic in Case Management

    Thanks, that's very helpful. It's great that you and your co-worker work together so well! We're like that at my hospital as well. We just deal w/a ton of indigent, homeless, unfunded patients...DCP...

  20. Ethical Issue, need Help!

    gypsyatheart replied to gypsyatheart's topic in Case Management

    Thanks, RN1989 that is pretty much what I suspected. I do plan on getting out of there ASAP... Also, I checked out the Medicare website and read the law re: physician self-referral. Very interesting....

  21. Ethical Issue, need Help!

    gypsyatheart posted a topic in Case Management

    I have an ethical dilemma on my hands. I started working in Case Management for a small-ish hospital system (formerly a Tenet facility, bought out by 2 physicians), about 2 months ago. My specific...

  22. Ethical Issue, need Help!

    gypsyatheart replied to gypsyatheart's topic in Case Management

    Exactly my thoughts, mijourney! Even though I am trying to be an advocate for my patients', it is obvious there is a lot of deceit going on here. I was also told by another staff member that one of...

  23. Difference in HH title/roles?

    gypsyatheart posted a topic in Home Health

    I am wondering if anyone can tell me what the difference in roles between the Home Health RN and the 'RN Case Manager' in Home Health? I have an opportunity to get into HH and can't really see any...

  24. Any Discharge Planners Out There?

    gypsyatheart replied to gypsyatheart's topic in Case Management

    Great discussion! Thanks for the info.... Lucy4, my job sounds very, very similar to what you describe. It is very involved and difficult,a s you say, w/the Medicaid population. Also, we deal a lot...

  25. Any Discharge Planners Out There?

    gypsyatheart replied to gypsyatheart's topic in Case Management

    Thanks, madmoninavan! Sounds very busy! I myself, just got started...and it is really crazy, busy....but, so far, I really, really like it! We have a great staff of Care Managers and Care Mgr/DCP's,...