JerseyLilly

JerseyLilly

Occupational Health Nurse/ case manager

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  1. OHN overwhelming at times!!!

    JerseyLilly replied to Jasil's topic in Occupational Health

    The Nurse" does not have any defined progression system and that is why she agrees to do the extras. Jasil, Does she have a job description? It would be pretty rare for her to not have once since...

  2. Pre employment drug screen positive for pcp!!!!

    JerseyLilly replied to cocosmama's topic in General Nursing

    The MRO, (Medical Review Officer) will confirm your drug screen with the split specimen that was taken. The MRO will then contact you to discuss your individual situation. Be sure to list all meds...

  3. Would you give sub-dermal inj. with 25 gauge needle?

    JerseyLilly replied to waggykeeper's topic in General Nursing

    Hi check out the CDC's

  4. OHN overwhelming at times!!!

    JerseyLilly replied to Jasil's topic in Occupational Health

    Perhaps, your wife should go back to her job description to review the essential functions of the job she was originally hired to perform. It is not uncommon these days for jobs to "morph" into...

  5. COHN-S/CM certification

    JerseyLilly replied to lynnr_98's topic in Occupational Health

    Lynn98 I PM you regarding your case manager certification.

  6. COHN-S/CM certification

    JerseyLilly replied to lynnr_98's topic in Occupational Health

    I think that the certification in case management is helpful to a person's career. For ABOHN'S CM, it takes 10 CEU's every 5 years which is not bad at all. If you consistently take CEU's through out...

  7. RN and LPN

    JerseyLilly replied to aminv's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Aminv, Do you border NY or PA? NJ has been hit HARD with job losses and it is very difficult to find a job even for many experienced nurses as well as new nurses. Have you considered getting a dual...

  8. Free CEU credits/contact hrs?

    JerseyLilly replied to BwayDani's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Also, check out www.discoveryhealth.com There are free video and online course CEU's for nurses, and other medical

  9. Passaic County Technical Institute LPN

    JerseyLilly replied to frank2nina's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi, I am not a LPN, but a RN but do know that this program has been around for over 25 years, so the program is established. New schools, usually have some "kinks" to iron out when they are first...

  10. Fastest way to part-time education?

    JerseyLilly replied to zerocoolz's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure what part of the country you are in but I would call your State Board of Nursing for a list of schools, to locate online or evening programs, specially designed for non-nurse...

  11. Can't Get My ATT Number!

    JerseyLilly replied to NewTexasRN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I would put your request in writing and fax over there. Unfortunately, the NJ BON is slow and July and August are big vacation months. It stinks having to wait! Good

  12. Any NJ nurses working in NY?

    JerseyLilly replied to D_a_n_a_h's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I also have a license in NY as well as in NJ. Just so you know, if you plan to work with children, New York requires mandatory CEU's in pediatics and reporting child abuse to practice nursing. If...

  13. Future direction OH Nursing...?

    JerseyLilly replied to qatrat's topic in Occupational Health

    Yes, I agree with you! There arer more case management positions out there than Occ Health. Companies are focusing on how the nurse will save them money! The focus, unfortunately is less on the...

  14. Where to buy scrubs in NJ?

    JerseyLilly replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Here's another one:

  15. Where to buy scrubs in NJ?

    JerseyLilly replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Also, try online: www.hice.com Great prices for pants, tops, lab coats, etc. Also, cheap scrubs, $5.00 each at Odd Lot and as someone else mentioned,

  16. Certification in OHN Online

    JerseyLilly replied to Neats's topic in Occupational Health

    Hello! Is this for certification in OHN or a degree in OHN? If it is for certification, here is what I did. 1. Work onsite as an OHN. Get all the hands on you can. There is a great learning curve when...

  17. Drug screens

    JerseyLilly replied to DianeK4HVCH's topic in Occupational Health

    Hi, I am DOT urine drug screen certified and have learned that even a colorless dilute urine specimen could be accepted. There are people that do have illnesses that would cause a dilute urine, such...

  18. Future direction OH Nursing...?

    JerseyLilly replied to qatrat's topic in Occupational Health

    gatrat, Good post! I am a COHN-S and what I am seeing especially in the northeast market is that there are not too many job opportunities at the moment, due to downsizing and budgetary constraints. I...

  19. Online MSN in OHN at Univ of Iowa

    JerseyLilly replied to lynnr_98's topic in Occupational Health

    Lynn, Thanks for your info. I am going to check it out tomorrow. Keep us posted on what happens. Hopefully, our sister (and brother) OHN's out there will give us some feedback if they've done the...

  20. COHN-S/CM certification

    JerseyLilly replied to lynnr_98's topic in Occupational Health

    Hello, I am COHN-S certified, but not CC yet. I have also pondered this question! For the advertisments I see here in New Jersey and the tri-state area, I see jobs for CCM's. I personally feel that...

  21. Online MSN in OHN at Univ of Iowa

    JerseyLilly replied to lynnr_98's topic in Occupational Health

    Thanks for the post! I am interested since it is online and I live in New Jersey. Can you tell me aprox what percentage does NIOSH offer? Also, what is the credit hour cost? Thanks,