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  1. LPN as Case Manager?

    Lucy4 replied to dsanto3's topic in Case Management

    I have seen jobs posted for LPNs in CM department of some of the major insurance carriers - Med Mutual for one. The pay for RNs and LPNs was less than hospital positions but not bad. Hospital...

  2. starting in cm

    Lucy4 replied to STORKRN93's topic in Case Management

    In response to the Kaplan program - is a certificate program that is another credential. I completed the program 3 years or so ago. I feel it is comprehensive and did learn alot. A program with a...

  3. Animal-Assisted Therapy

    Lucy4 replied to Scooter321's topic in General Nursing

    Therapy dogs make regular rounds at the hospital where I work. Patients are always asked first if they would like a visit. Sometimes patients will come out of their rooms to see the dogs when they...

  4. How long did you take off work post cholesystectomy

    Lucy4 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I was off 2 weeks and felt great when went back to work. Big mistake was retuning to work for 3 consecutive 12 hour shifts. Was completely exhausted and barely made it to work the 2nd and 3rd days....

  5. Shoes...what do you wear?

    Lucy4 replied to scallywags's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The very best work shoes, in my almost 30 years experience is SAS. SAS shoes are not cheap, but are well made, most comfortable, offer more support and hold up twice as long as the other brands. New...

  6. Case Management Certificate?

    Lucy4 replied to chill598's topic in Case Management

    I completed the Kaplan Case Management Program a couple years ago. Was looking for something new and decided to give it a try. The program is a total of 8 classes and self paced. Must be completed in...

  7. Looking for scrubs in all the wrong places . . .

    Lucy4 replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    One of the colors that was within our dress code was teal and carribean blue - before the recent change. I found those colors more difficult to come by and to match. JC Penneys has a uniform...

  8. Visiting Hours

    Lucy4 replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    The visiting hours where I work are 11AM to 8PM. If someone is in a private room the number of visitors and time they come and go doesn't matter. We make exception if someone is going to surgery or...

  9. Nurses with disabilities

    Lucy4 replied to zipcat's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Sorry to hear of your difficulties. There is a website (government site) with information regarding ADA and job accomodations. I don't know the web address off hand but you should be able to find...

  10. What to do...WHAT TO DO?!?! Please help!!!

    Lucy4 replied to caseyrb's topic in Nursing Career

    I currently live in the Cleveland area and those I have talked with who are interested in an ADN program are also experiencing a long wait. I graduated from the KSU program in ELO many, many, many...

  11. What to do...WHAT TO DO?!?! Please help!!!

    Lucy4 replied to caseyrb's topic in Nursing Career

    I currently live in the Cleveland area and those I have talked with who are interested in an ADN program are also experiencing a long wait. I graduated from the KSU program in ELO many, many, many...

  12. mandatory scrubs?

    Lucy4 replied to NativeTexan's topic in Emergency

    The hospital where I work recently made a change in the dress code for nursing staff. RNs and LPNs now wear white or navy or any combination. The nursing assistants wear dark green (as does...

  13. Anyone ever hear of this?

    Lucy4 replied to Limik's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient 3 years or so ago admitted from ER with similar symptoms and an ENT extracted little stones from salivary duct - very painful and she was on massive antibiotics. If I remember...

  14. plantar fasciitis

    Lucy4 replied to DDRN4me's topic in Orthopedic

    OUCH! I had heel spurs a few years ago - extreme pain when getting out of bed in the morning and after sitting awhile. Went to Doctor who recommended heel cups and antiinflammatorys. I took...

  15. Tell Me: Why Do We Need To Learn Algebra?

    Lucy4 replied to Jamielynn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was a pediatric nurse for years and used algebra to calculate drug doses on a daily basis. All doses were based on weight. Now that I care for adults I don't use it often - once in

  16. Lexapro

    Lucy4 replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I used Lexapro for six months or so and was tired all the time. Over the years I have taken most of the antidepressants at one time or another. Some didn't work and some I built a tolerance to over...

  17. Curious about no rinse bathing products

    Lucy4 replied to sn2rn04's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital where I work used the bag cloths until a couple years ago and I loved them. The no-rinse soap in my experience left a nice feel on the skin and did cut the odors. Now we have a warmer...

  18. Nurses wearing white

    Lucy4 replied to rnmaven's topic in General Nursing

    One issue that consistently has been reported in patient satisfaction surveys where I work is that the patients can't identify staff. Every employee wears a photo ID - guess the general public can't...

  19. Kaplan Case Management Certificate Program

    Lucy4 posted a topic in Case Management

    I have been a RN and have 25 years of experience behind me. At this point in my career I'm looking for a change and am interested in case management. Kaplan College offers on-line program for case...

  20. Kaplan Case Management Certificate Program

    Lucy4 replied to Lucy4's topic in Case Management

    Thanks for your response! To give you some background, my hospital case management hospital had a number of resignations over the past 6-8 months since a new manager was hired for that department....

  21. Kaplan Case Management Certificate Program

    Lucy4 replied to Lucy4's topic in Case Management

    :) :) :) Thanks for your reply. The Kaplan program is a series of eight classes that cover basic case management concepts, cm process, cm tools, quality management, legal and ethical issues, etc....

  22. Opinions on Kent State

    Lucy4 replied to Kmd317's topic in Ohio Nursing

    :balloons: I graduated from KSU in 1983 and feel my education has served me well. Good luck with whatever you

  23. Why al the negativity in LTC???

    Lucy4 replied to sixes's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was a nightshift charge nurse at an excellent facility 5-6 years ago. Nightshift started AM care around 6AM on residents who needed the most assistance. Believe it or not - everyone was up,...

  24. I'm a potential bone marrow match!

    Lucy4 replied to TonyafutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons: I participated in a drive 12-14 years ago and have never been contacted as a possible match. Every year or so I recieve a newsletter from the bone marrow registry association. I remember...

  25. Moisturizer Question

    Lucy4 replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Eucerin cream is my