Genista BSN, RN

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    Kaiser Call Center Questions

    Genista posted a topic in Telephone Triage

    I've never done phone triage, but have an opportunity to apply to Kaiser Call Center as an Advice nurse. Any Kaiser RNs who have been there and done that? Do you follow a algorithm of some sort? Is...
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    Transition from bedside to call center/triage?

    Genista posted a topic in Telephone Triage

    Hello again. I posted last year, as I am an experienced med/surg RN who applied to a call center job because I am wanting to try nursing outside of the hospital setting. I didn't get an invitation to...
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    Kaiser's pay/benefits for staff nurse 2?

    Genista posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello. I was wondering if anyone has info on Kaiser Permanente's pay scale for staff nurse 2. How much is the benefit package? Is it still free for employees? I am in N. CA, and over 10 years RN...
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    Please tell me about your role as nurse auditor

    Genista posted a topic in Quality Improvement

    Hi. I posted something similar in another forum. I'm an experienced acute care RN with 12+ years experience in various depts. who is burned out on bedside nursing. I am curious about what RN auditors...
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    Public health nurse mom

    Genista replied to cc_RN's topic in Public, Community Health

    Hi cc_RN- That's a tough situation. Is it possible for your husband/partner to stay home and care for the kids during the day while you are working? Since you are the breadwinner, can he change jobs...
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    Public Health Immunization nurse interview...any advice?

    Genista replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in Public, Community Health

    Good
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    A mother's touch: NICU nurse helps dying mom bond with newborn

    Genista replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Very touching on many levels. Thanks for sharing. (I did get something in my
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    How do you like your job?

    Genista replied to Queen2u's topic in Public, Community Health

    I love public health! I am a visiting PHN for pregnant moms and moms of small children. I am in the office some of the time, and some of the time at people's homes. I also go to many...
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    Hoping for an Interview/Seeking any advice

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Public, Community Health

    Hi Souapril- I think it took a couple weeks to get the letter in the mail saying my application was received, and maybe another 2 weeks before I was called to interview. It was a slooooow process, but...
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    Hoping for an Interview/Seeking any advice

    Genista posted a topic in Public, Community Health

    Hi. I have applied to a PHN position & am crossing fingers for an interview. Do you have any advice as far as websites to brush up on PH issues? Any common interview scenario type questions that I...
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    Hoping for an Interview/Seeking any advice

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Public, Community Health

    Hi sourapril. I did get the job & I love it! Thanks for
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    Anyone working as a core measures RN auditor ?

    Genista posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I am curious about the position of nurse chart auditor looking for compliance with core measures. Anyone actively doing this? I am an experienced acute RN/BSN with many years acute care...
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    Foster Care Public Health Nurse

    Genista replied to mesa14's topic in Public, Community Health

    Mesa14- Congratulations! Have you started your job? How do you like it so
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    Work related depression

    Genista posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yet another post about stress and work related depression... I burned out on bedside nursing and now I am burning out in my new non bedside position. I feel trapped in my job. I am the sole...
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    2 weeks notice!!

    Genista replied to CYoungLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats! Hope it is everything you hope it to
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    Take big paycut and work more hours for possible better job?

    Genista posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Would you take a huge paycut and work more hours if there's a chance you would like the job alot more than your current job? I am considering doing this. I am considering taking a massive paycut,...
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    Wish me luck!!

    Genista replied to Morganalefey's topic in School

    Good luck! Fingers crossed for
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    Hoping for an Interview/Seeking any advice

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Public, Community Health

    Hi everyone. Good news...I am in process of multiple interviews! I have a few questions about specialization in PH & wondering if my background will allow me to succeed in these areas of interest....
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    who lives an hour away fro work? or would you consider it?

    Genista replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    I drive an hour to work. Sometimes it's longer depending on traffic. If it's a great job, then it might be worth the
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    Hoping for an Interview/Seeking any advice

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Public, Community Health

    Thanks Tinderbox. Glad you got the job! I'm going to call and set up the interview this
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    After Nursing: Is There Life Out There?

    Genista replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for the situation you are in, Viva. I hope it all works out for you. If not, I wanted to suggest Telephone Triage. You have to have solid clinical experience to do it well, and you have that....
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    About transgendered patients

    Genista replied to YEGRN's topic in General Nursing

    I remember taking care of a transgendered person who dressed as female, but was anatomically male. We called (her) by the female name she asked to addressed by. In (her) chart, it stated,...
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    Two questions...

    Genista replied to LauraLiz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took the NCLEX 1 month after graduating (I wanted a month to "review" for the exam). Started my 1st job 7 mos later (I took summer off/had fun/got married in between). ;-) Good
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    Would you give a drug someone else pulled from a pyxis?

    Genista replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient Medications

    I don't see why not, either. If it is still in the packaging & you check the EMAR, why
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    Take big paycut and work more hours for possible better job?

    Genista replied to Genista's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the feedback everyone! It would be close to 50% reduction from my current hourly pay. I work part time, but would have to go to full time to make up the difference and would make enough to...