shondaRN

shondaRN

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  1. RN to BSN: Linfield or OHSU?

    shondaRN posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    I would like to hear from nurses that have completed either RN to BSN at Linfield (Portland) and OSHU. Anyone do it online? What is the cost? Thank you.

  2. Do you have any experience working as a case manager at Blue Cross Blue Shield?

    shondaRN posted a topic in Case Management

    I'm interested in working as a case manager at BCBS. I applied to the position. I'm curious what your experiences have been. Also, is there a transfer option to work at home. I have less than one...

  3. Ripped off?

    shondaRN replied to NiceShot's topic in Case Management

    Doesn't that equal to about 12.50 an hour?? You are worth more than that! The salary is not enough for a RN. What state are you

  4. RN Case Mangers: How long was your orientation and what did it involve?

    shondaRN posted a topic in Home Health

    Hello Everyone, I'm interested in hearing from everyone. I would like to know where you are working and how long your orientation is/was. How many OASIS assessments did you complete with someone...

  5. Hourly pd RNs:How does your HH agency work mileage into productivity?

    shondaRN posted a topic in Home Health

    This question is for the RN case managers that are paid by hour vs. per visit. How does your home health agency work in mileage with productivity? The company I was working for said, "30 miles...

  6. APNs: Post your specialty

    shondaRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello Everyone- I'm seriously considering getting my Master's, but I am still debating on the specialty. I am really interested to hear if anyone has specialized in Mental Health, Community Health,...

  7. Milage, Az HH CM

    shondaRN replied to DesertwindRN's topic in Home Health

    I agree 20 visits a week is not

  8. RN Case Mangers: How long was your orientation and what did it involve?

    shondaRN replied to shondaRN's topic in Home Health

    Thanks for your response. I've submitted a application for a nonprofit agency in the area. Now I know what to look for in a home health

  9. Hourly pd RNs:How does your HH agency work mileage into productivity?

    shondaRN replied to shondaRN's topic in Home Health

    Thank you! It is a beautiful place to live, and I love it here.

  10. Is home health profitable?

    shondaRN replied to brotherbear's topic in Home Health

    I'm new to home health, but I do know that not all agencies are for profit. There may be fewer, but they are out there! In fact, I just applied to one in Portland,OR. Luckily Oregon has a nurses'...

  11. RN Case Mangers: How long was your orientation and what did it involve?

    shondaRN replied to shondaRN's topic in Home Health

    I'm curious. What agency did you work for?

  12. Why do you like home care? What are the advantages?

    shondaRN replied to smartandgrit's topic in Home Health

    You mentioned you do want to do any overtime. I can totally relate. But I was wondering if your employer ever gives you more patients than you can handle in 8 hours. It sounds like you have a great...

  13. Why do you like home care? What are the advantages?

    shondaRN replied to smartandgrit's topic in Home Health

    You hit it right on the

  14. Nurses with depression

    shondaRN replied to grandmawrinkle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    To answer if FMLA will cover a leave of abscence. The answer is YES! I needed 2 weeks off for anxiety issues and knew I would need to be covered by FMLA to keep my job. I recognized the fact that I...

  15. Nurses with depression

    shondaRN replied to grandmawrinkle's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Looks like it has been over a month since the last reply...This has been a very encouraging post! I've enjoyed it. It would be awesome if it could keep

  16. Why HH nurses quit

    shondaRN replied to Willow Moonsidhe's topic in Home Health

    :)I would love to know some tips on effective time management. How long do you allow for each visit? Do you complete your work in the home or at your home? Do you have to go into an office or do...

  17. Hourly pd RNs:How does your HH agency work mileage into productivity?

    shondaRN replied to shondaRN's topic in Home Health

    That's unbelievable! $11.00? Which state do you work in?

  18. Hourly pd RNs:How does your HH agency work mileage into productivity?

    shondaRN replied to shondaRN's topic in Home Health

    To everyone that replied to my question where do you work? What is the name of your

  19. Hourly pd RNs:How does your HH agency work mileage into productivity?

    shondaRN replied to shondaRN's topic in Home Health

    berube- I do love home health case management! I loved the area I worked in; I got to see Mt.Hood almost everyday. The area is breathtaking. I found my niche in nursing, but now I'm on to search for...

  20. Hourly pd RNs:How does your HH agency work mileage into productivity?

    shondaRN replied to shondaRN's topic in Home Health

    Erroridiot: I consider myself a very hard worker. I was able to work here for 8 months; I had been looking for work for the last month. Something happened that broke the camel's back. There was...

  21. Hourly pd RNs:How does your HH agency work mileage into productivity?

    shondaRN replied to shondaRN's topic in Home Health

    Isabelle- Home health agencies are not open to unions, but the Amedisys I work for is part of the Oregon Nurses Association. They took over an agency that was unionized. And thank God or it would be...

  22. Hourly pd RNs:How does your HH agency work mileage into productivity?

    shondaRN replied to shondaRN's topic in Home Health

    I agree with you on this

  23. How do you determine the homebound status for the homeless?

    shondaRN posted a topic in Home Health

    1. How do you determine the homebound status for the homeless?? 2. What if you had a patient that lived in a motel at night, checked out during the day, and then lived in his car? I'm new in home...

  24. anything you wish you were told in nursing school that you werent?

    shondaRN replied to karyan06's topic in General Nursing

    Time management