Vtachy1

Vtachy1

BNAT instructor, ICU, Hospice,triage

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  1. Where Are You Licensed?

    Vtachy1 replied to Katillac's topic in Telephone Triage

    Technically, you legally have to be licensed in the state that your patient is calling in. I have a lot of patients that have me on speed dial, call me from where ever on vacation, and technically I...

  2. Career Pathing

    Vtachy1 replied to flyingchange's topic in General Nursing

    Started on a med/surg floor in 1990 as a nurse aid while going to school. 1993 graduated with a BSN and started on the same floor as an RN worked there until 1997. Worked in ICU at same hospital...

  3. No wonder we are getting nursing students who are only in it for $

    Vtachy1 replied to JDougRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've never made that much money! I am an RN, BSN with 20 years experience and I make $16/hour but I do have an awesome job! Even when I was in ICU at the hosp I worked at 18 years I didn't make NEAR...

  4. Finding that perfect job

    Vtachy1 replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    Not right now. I live in an extremely rural area. Maybe after my kids are not at home

  5. Finding that perfect job

    Vtachy1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone ever used ihire nursing? I have the perfect job of my dreams right now that I love with all my heart, but it only pays $16/hour. I'd like to supplement this job with another PRN job....

  6. Ambulatory Care Nursing certification

    Vtachy1 replied to sl6ivy's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Congratulations!!

  7. Finally happy!

    Vtachy1 replied to laurenicoleRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's wonderful! I also have a story where I have found a job I love. I work for a telephone triage after hours company. Its very low pay and no benefits absolutely none. But I am doing what I...

  8. How much does your triage service charge?

    Vtachy1 replied to Vtachy1's topic in Telephone Triage

    Thanks. Do you also charge a flat fee per month on top of

  9. How much does your triage service charge?

    Vtachy1 posted a topic in Telephone Triage

    Do you charge the doctor a flat fee for after hours triage service? What do you charge per doctor? Does it depend on the number of patients they

  10. Ambulatory Care Nursing certification

    Vtachy1 replied to sl6ivy's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I'm thinking of taking it too. How did it

  11. How common is it?

    Vtachy1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    The doctors that you are around everyday and work with. Do they have after hours nurses to triage their

  12. How many of you nurses do NOT have health insurance

    Vtachy1 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I have a $10,000 deductible HSA compatible plan that is individual. The company I work for doesn't offer any benefits whatsoever. It only covers hospital, nothing outside of the

  13. Do you miss the hands-on care?

    Vtachy1 replied to LovingNurse's topic in Telephone Triage

    I do NOT miss the hands on care. Its the heart that matters, when we touch their heart. So NO I do not miss the hands on not even a little bit, because its the heart that is what its all

  14. Any companies in Atlanta, Georgia hiring for telephone triage RN?

    Vtachy1 replied to 10 year nurse's topic in Telephone Triage

    Start your own business like I'm in the process of doing. Carol Rutenberg has some great help in doing this type of thing. I purchased her consulting seminars http://telephone-triage.com -

  15. home based triage pay???

    Vtachy1 replied to luvmyhubby's topic in Telephone Triage

    You can just do a search for telephone traige, or telehealth or phone triage and you come up with lots of companies. Most of them have a place where you can contact them or send them your resume. I...

  16. After hours calls

    Vtachy1 replied to Vtachy1's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    That's wonderful that the patients view that as more caring. Studies have shown that patients are just as happy or more with a nurse that is available 24 hours a day, to provide care and education....

  17. Help me think of a great name for my company

    Vtachy1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am starting my own phone triage business. Help me think of a great name for my company. Thank you!!!!! (From a not very creative

  18. Frustrated with having to work

    Vtachy1 replied to SalishRN's topic in General Nursing

    To me, health insurance is not the goal. I would rather risk it with an individual health insurance that is $10,000 deductible and use my HSA. To me the gamble is worth it. My family and I are so...

  19. How much does your triage service charge?

    Vtachy1 replied to Vtachy1's topic in Telephone Triage

    In my research so far I have found that triage services are charging per call $17-$18. ANd then a flat fee of like $300 per physician. Liability insurance is around $1000 a month I'm

  20. Help me think of a great name for my company

    Vtachy1 replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    Ah yes, I am triaging for 12 MDs and practitioners during their after hours, and hopefully adding many more when I get up and running and marketing my business. Keep em coming, I love your

  21. Why Did You Choose Telehealth Nursing?

    Vtachy1 replied to Destiny12's topic in Telephone Triage

    I have been doing telephone triage for 1 1/2 year. I work from my home, which is the number one reason why I chose phone triage. I was so close to getting medical transcription degree because my...

  22. 39 and just starting?? Am I crazy?

    Vtachy1 replied to collegegirl209's topic in General Nursing

    If you are in great shape physically, then go for it. It is very physically demanding. On the plus side, your kids are probably bigger and don't need you as much timewise when you graduate at age...

  23. How stressful is your job?

    Vtachy1 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am thinking that I cannot handle the stress of being a FNP. I have my BSN, and really like the idea of working in a clinic and helping patients all day, but I am a burned out ICU nurse. Too much...

  24. Having a hard time getting fulltime RNs in Home Health

    Vtachy1 replied to HtownNrsng's topic in General Nursing

    Most nurses know the intense stress and the load that is given to them, and me personally, I would rather have some of me left for my husband and kids and making my home a safe haven for them. I did...

  25. Sandman hates me

    Vtachy1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I became a nurse 20 years ago. Since that day, I have been a chronic symptomatic insomniac. I guess the sandman hates me since I have become a nurse!!! My usual is 1 hour of sleep per 24 hour...