NCRN2010 BSN, RN

NCRN2010 has 25 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Case Management.

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1. Case management/Insurance work?

   NCRN2010 replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Case Management

   I work at one of the top insurance companies as a Nurse Case Manager. I started off working on the 24 hour nurse triage line. Mostly the experience they are looking for is med/surg, ER, triage. I...

2. CM initial test for certification

   NCRN2010 replied to Neats's topic in Case Management

   I am taking mine tomorrow and am freaking out a little bit. I have not been able to study as much as I would have liked. I usually test well but have already accepted that I am going to fail í

3. Called off too many times?

   NCRN2010 replied to MS0298's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Although this may sound harsh, I totally agree with Kooky Korky. Nurses are held to a higher standard on many things. If you were working in an office job in a clerical position it might be fine to...

4. Read this,..its real not a joke! copied from craigslist and i think its funny and crazy

   NCRN2010 replied to harmonylove28's topic in Nursing Humor

   Narcissistic behavior at its

5. Need advice Please- Call Center RN job?

   NCRN2010 replied to ORRN0808's topic in Telephone Triage

   I currently work as a Call Center nurse for a very large insurance company. I have been doing it for 4 months. It is not all rainbows and unicorns. It is extremely mentally taxing. The money is great...

6. ADHD/Anxiety issues at clinicals

   NCRN2010 replied to finallyfound10's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   I experience these same symptoms at work and at clinicals when in school. Talk to your doctor about your meds. Maybe you need them increased, or changed. Don't give up. Also, I have learned several...

7. Has anyone ever seen this done before?

   NCRN2010 replied to NCRN2010's topic in General Nursing

   I totally understand where you are coming from. Usually when you wash a wound, soap would be used as well, possibly eradicated any pathogens found in the tap water or spigot. Also, using ones own...

8. Has anyone ever seen this done before?

   NCRN2010 replied to NCRN2010's topic in General Nursing

   Actually, no the provider was a female ARNP. Had been a nurse for 15-20 years. Critical care, L&D, and med/surg. I was surprised at what she did. I expected more from

9. Has anyone ever seen this done before?

   NCRN2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

   So last week I was assisting one of the providers at my employment and witnessed something I have never seen before. The patient we were caring for had a large leg wound. The provider wanted to...

10. You know when you are a good nurse when...

    NCRN2010 replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Just being concerned enough to evaluate your practice shows me that you must be a good nurse. It takes years to get to a place where you can reflect on your day and say...I was a great nurse today....

11. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    NCRN2010 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Can you shut up and take this report? I would like to leave now. You are not the only one that works hard here, you just complain the most. How many smoke breaks do you need?? You are real good at...

12. new RN - income questions

    NCRN2010 replied to sheryl1304's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Really?

13. what do you want to be when you grow up?

    NCRN2010 replied to Mrs. Sparkle Pants's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to Wendy's. Would you like fries with

14. Overwhelmed, is it too much work or just me?

    NCRN2010 replied to rainbowsandsunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Got to love LTC. This, unfortunately is a common scenario. One thing I would try is to tell you CNAs to bring resident A, B, and C to you before lunch or supper. You have 50 residents to chase, your...

15. LPN job market in NC

    NCRN2010 replied to 1stloveistobeanurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I recently became a RN after being a LPN for 10 years. I made well over 20 an hour as a LPN, but unfortunately, did not go up much in pay once acquiring my RN. Most high paying jobs for LPNs are in...