gypsyatheart

gypsyatheart

Case Mgmt; Mat/Child, Critical Care

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  1. Utilization/Precert Nurses

    gypsyatheart replied to indynurse#2's topic in Case Management

    I have recently started a Case Mgmt job where we do pre-certs, concurrent/prospective review, etc.; along w/our case mgmt duties. It has been about a month for me. I'm still per diem at the hospital...

  2. Why Do Nurses Allow Understaffing?

    gypsyatheart replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

    Sonoran.....you're on the right track, thinking all of this through! The thing you have to know about hospitals/healthcare is it has become a business....hospitals are not in this for charity or good...

  3. Why Do Nurses Allow Understaffing?

    gypsyatheart replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but nurses have no choice in the staffing of our units.... You can try and work on a unit that is adequately staffed, but that is few and far between, and can...

  4. "The Jesus Factor"

    gypsyatheart replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I never quite "got" what the big deal was when people were complaining about Christians...... When I was a child we attended church every Sunday, were very involved in our church, etc. BUT, we never,...

  5. I'm concerned for my friend's child....

    gypsyatheart replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree, as a NICU nurse myself....2 things to remember here...her baby was a premie, (a world away from taking a term baby home), there is no guarantee what issues may develop in the first...

  6. Vein viewing device

    gypsyatheart replied to All_Smiles_RN's topic in General Nursing

    We use transilluminators in the NICU, helpful for that population, some like 'em, others, not so much. You can purchase mini-transilluminators for your personal use, one of our nurses was selling...

  7. "Red Flags" of Drug Diversion

    gypsyatheart replied to WriteStuff's topic in General Nursing

    While this post is helpful, I would like to point out, as someone else did, as well, that not all of these behaviors are indicative of 'drug seeking/abusing' nurses. Maybe taken as a whole, but,...

  8. A Nurse's Life, Now With Open Eyes

    gypsyatheart replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    There are 2 different kinds of nursing perspective, as I see it....the perspective of accepting the poltics of nursing, otherwise known as all the "*bs*", LOL....staying at the bedside for years,...

  9. My first Case Mgmt job!

    gypsyatheart replied to gypsyatheart's topic in Case Management

    Thanks for the link and for the encouragement! :) So far, so good. There are 3 of us starting off together, so we are all in the same training "class". Of course, the first few days is all the...

  10. Whats with the scrubs?

    gypsyatheart replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I'm sorry, I've been reading this thread w/amusement, then this post pops up and.... :lol2: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: I just busted out laughing! I think you need to get out of your 8x10...

  11. Husband relocating to SF Area

    gypsyatheart replied to ManyRN2B's topic in California Nursing

    A couple of thoughts....one: travel contracts typically are 13 wks long...they re-imburse you for travel, provide you w/housing...even a 2 or 3 bdrm (you usually have to pick up a small portion to...

  12. Overtime?

    gypsyatheart replied to cwishes's topic in California Nursing

    Oh, yeah, I'm serious. Here's the link for 'ya: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/FAQ_Overtime.htm It actually behooves the hospitals to hire only 12hr shifts b/c they can get away ftom paying OT after 8....

  13. Confused why salaries for new grads are not higher?

    gypsyatheart replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    i just wanted to chime in my .02 here....bear in mind, especially b/c you are not in california, that ca wages are based on location. ca is really like several "mini-states". really, the main 3 are:...

  14. SoCal Hospital - no raise this year ... pls help!

    gypsyatheart replied to qt314nf's topic in California Nursing

    My sentiments exactly! It's time to let your feet do the talkin' honey, if you guys don't have a union, well, it's time to get one. If not, get outta

  15. Husband relocating to SF Area

    gypsyatheart replied to ManyRN2B's topic in California Nursing

    One thought would be for you to come out on a travel contract. You could essentially be a "traveller" for the first 3-6mos of your time there, gives you time to get a 'feel' for the area, they provide...

  16. my love of nursing is gone...husband died of medical mistake

    gypsyatheart replied to Neveranurseagain's topic in California Nursing

    awsmom8, Truly, my prayers and thoughts are with you. I feel such sadness from knowing (although not literally) what you are going through. The loss of a loved one, especially a spouse is devastating...

  17. Overtime?

    gypsyatheart replied to cwishes's topic in California Nursing

    This completely depends on the hospital you work for. Many/most hospitals have adopted the "alternative work week" rule, so that they are exempt from the OT law, of OT after 8hrs. Basically, if you...

  18. Any San Diego RNs out there??

    gypsyatheart replied to scallisto's topic in California Nursing

    Have a safe trip! Talk to you

  19. Any San Diego RNs out there??

    gypsyatheart replied to scallisto's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Steph...have you moved to San Diego yet? Send an update, good

  20. Any San Diego RNs out there??

    gypsyatheart replied to scallisto's topic in California Nursing

    It's also helpful to talk to nurses who have actually worked at the hospital and more specifically, the unit you are looking at, units vary as much as hospitals

  21. Weather in Washington

    gypsyatheart posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Hello, We are considering a move up the coast to the PNW. We are trying to narrow down our choices...Portland through WA, up to Seattle area. I keep hearing about the rain shadow and areas in the rain...

  22. Weather in Washington

    gypsyatheart replied to gypsyatheart's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thanks for that info, Larry. So do you live in WA or OR? If you don't mind saying? And northern...around Seattle area, mid, or southern...like Vancouver area? Thanks again, have a great

  23. Any San Diego RNs out there??

    gypsyatheart replied to scallisto's topic in California Nursing

    Thought I'd chime in here.... I came to San Diego on a travel contract, and ended up staying....will be 3yrs now! I do like San Diego, it is like being in vacationland all of the time ....and I...

  24. Weather in Washington

    gypsyatheart replied to gypsyatheart's topic in Washington Nursing

    Wow! Thanks everybody, for all the great replies. I do wonder about how I will react to the change in climate, but, where I am now...1 climate: sun, sun, sun, Warm, warm, hot. Definitely gets old,...

  25. Weather in Washington

    gypsyatheart replied to gypsyatheart's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thanks sk8rbug and ann945n, for your replies. We are looking for reasonable cost of living, combined with my husband getting a job up there...he does IT, my getting a job, without a nightmare commute!...