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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 in the same spot. The encouragement and support wi...

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 excited, just want to get it done...

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 opportunity to enroll directly in the MSN program, and yes,...

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! I have been trying/wanting to get into hospital c...

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? Thanks.

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 from 'nursing'. I have always been a bit of an adre...

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 carry? Do you see every single pt/chart? How often...

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

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 people.

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

Thanks for the info, Lunah!

Thanks, Lunah and BlessedRose, for the info!

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

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

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 proper shoes upon my feet Sometimes I couldn't even...

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 out...LOL!

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

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 helps as much as she can. I like the idea of the uni...

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 can be challengiing...LOL :)

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. It seems like these people could get in a whole lo...

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 function is Discharge Planning. I really like the job...

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 these docs has already been under investigation....n...

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 difference in the job description....? Any help is a...

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 w/homeless and/or indigent individuals and that pres...

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, plus Social Workers. Even so, it is very busy and l...