Mijourney

Mijourney

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  1. University of Phoenix MSN program?

    Mijourney replied to NYCRN6's topic in School, College Programs

    I don't know much about UOP. I suppose you can do what you've been told. My opinion is that you need to make sure that the school is accredited as well as the nursing program by the appropriate...

  2. Hippa rules

    Mijourney replied to oldbutnewlpn's topic in Nursing Career

    My concern with having protected health information in my car or home is that it is discoverable. Meaning that if one is involved in a legal situation and a warrant is given to go through personal...

  3. Hippa rules

    Mijourney replied to oldbutnewlpn's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree that notes shouldn't be removed from a password protected system in the hospital and taken home. In addition to the supervisor, maybe you can speak to someone from the medical records or...

  4. Is nursing right for me?

    Mijourney replied to CLJ1988's topic in Nursing Career

    Before you step into something that may not be right for you, consider taking assessments, such as the career occupational preference system, that with give you a picture of your values, skills, and...

  5. Detour to coding or HIT

    Mijourney replied to Krissiana's topic in Nursing Career

    Getting a job as a coder is difficult if you don't have the experience. If you decide to go for the coding certificate, I would ask AHIMA if they have any extern opportunities so that you can gain...

  6. what kind of jobs in fitness

    Mijourney replied to D&Ggirl's topic in Nursing Career

    D when you say you want a job in fitness, do you mean that you actually want to be an exercise instructor? Or do you want to work in health promotion and wellness as a coach, advisor, or educator?...

  7. Have You Worked at HMC (Health Management Corp)?

    Mijourney replied to casey-cat's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hi all. I wanted to do a follow-up to see if you got hired at HMC and how are things going there. I have heard both positive and negative about the working environment so I hope you

  8. How to fix the nursing shortage?

    Mijourney replied to wish4RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, there is a shortage of nurses at the bedside only because like the previous posters wrote, the existing nurses are not willing to deal with the mess in the working environment. You have bullying...

  9. trying to get started

    Mijourney replied to myfuturematters's topic in Nursing Career

    First of all you need to decide what your goals are. If you want to be a nurse, are you passionate and compassionate about helping people in their time of need? Are you willing to work under stress...

  10. To quit or not to quit?

    Mijourney replied to skonchee's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with the previous posters. You should have you something lined up before you quit. Do not burn your bridge when you quit. The health and medical community is very mobile and you could...

  11. Calling HR/NMs?

    Mijourney replied to BonnieSc's topic in Nursing Career

    I would say do your follow-ups with the nurse manager and/or human resource because it shows that you are excited and interested in the position. Perhaps you could find out from HR who the nurse...

  12. High School Student

    Mijourney replied to SwimGirl's topic in Nursing Career

    Do you work with children now? I think that working as a counselor with children or in a youth ministry or similar activity like babysitting helps you learn to understand children. If you find that...

  13. Going Back To Graduate School - need advice

    Mijourney replied to akosiba's topic in Nursing Career

    You need to decide what your goals are which should help you decide what area to pursue for graduate education. Each of the areas you mention encompasses some aspect of the other areas. Ask yourself...

  14. Seeking advice on finding new job

    Mijourney replied to cardiaccassie's topic in Nursing Career

    It depends on where you want to work as to how soon you should apply. If you think you may be interested in working for some level of government in CO, I would apply now. Some hospitals have just as...

  15. Hiring and education question

    Mijourney replied to jm394's topic in Nursing Career

    I've heard the same thing before as well. I guess it's a thing with being seen as saddled with unnecessary education to work in nursing. However, I say go for whatever will meet your

  16. Is it just me???

    Mijourney replied to nurseaboveboard's topic in Nursing Career

    I believe there is a shortage of HR professionals out there, and I think you are suffering the repercussions of that shortage. Also, it seems that they are looking for that perfect candidate that...

  17. Leaving comfort zone, help!

    Mijourney replied to nursalicious's topic in Nursing Career

    You could try to get into clinical trials as a nurse monitor. You could go into insurance and do a number of different things like utilization review, case management, etc. You could do these things...

  18. need info medical coding

    Mijourney replied to skittlesmom's topic in Nursing Career

    iwanna, I answered you under your thread. I did not realize that you were not able to do an online program through the AAPC. Is it possible for you to get a job with an insurance company with your...

  19. some questions about taking coding course

    Mijourney replied to iwanna's topic in Nursing Career

    Iwanna, I agree with the previous poster. It's going to be hard to get into coding without coding experience. The American Association of Professional Coders, http://www.aapc.com, have an online...

  20. Diploma to MSN Question

    Mijourney replied to Pack RN's topic in Nursing Career

    You can also do a bridge program for an MSN. There are graduate nursing schools that accept non-clinical students for a two year stint toward a

  21. What options are there for nurses with mobility limitations?

    Mijourney replied to rndlh1996's topic in Nursing Career

    As the previous poster wrote, consider insurance and health coaching. For insurance, most nurses start out in utilization review and then go from there. There are many opportunities to move around...

  22. need info medical coding

    Mijourney replied to skittlesmom's topic in Nursing Career

    http://www.ahima.org or http://www.aapc.com are the associations you want to check out as they are considered the gold standards in coding and billing. They both claim to have 50,000members. AHIMA...

  23. options outside of nursing

    Mijourney replied to gonzo83's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with the previous poster. You may not have to get completely out of nursing. I have spent over the last 10 years working in a managed care environment. Currently I work as an auditor for an...

  24. Starting over at 45?

    Mijourney replied to BettyB123's topic in Nursing Career

    Betty, I have gone to school with students finishing the program in their late 50's and early 60's after raising families. Also, I know several people that are in nursing as a second career. No, it...

  25. Do You love being a Nurse

    Mijourney replied to jovial1913's topic in Nursing Career

    I love the opportunities for those that are nurses. I have been a registered nurse for nearly 25 years and have loved where my talents, knowledge, and skills have taken