Mijourney

Mijourney

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  1. Nursing v.s HIM

    Mijourney replied to Mr.X68's topic in Nursing Career

    HIM can be as diverse as nursing. The following domains related to a work survey taken from the AHIMA website will give you an idea. Tasks: Health Data Management Health Statistics, Biomedical...

  2. Paying More, Getting Less: Just Where Do America's Health Care Dollars Go?

    Mijourney replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thanks HM2Viking for the article. Even though it's one-sided in my opinion, it does provide some very useful points that can serve as food for thought. I have read where Medicare pays 98% of its...

  3. Falling Behind: Americans' Access to Medical Care Deteriorates

    Mijourney replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What's going to be worse is that if CMS goes through with this 10% reduction in reimbursement to physicians, it's going to get worse. Many are threatening not to see Medicare patients at all. The...

  4. Falling Behind: Americans' Access to Medical Care Deteriorates

    Mijourney replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    One of the problems that I have faced will the Medicare population, especially the seniors, utilizing DM/CM services is the lack of trust of the insurers. Many insurers try to help the Medicare...

  5. Chart Review anyone?

    Mijourney replied to erinp88's topic in Nursing Career

    If it's a temp job, go for it if you and your husband agree. It definitely could not hurt to have that type of experience and could only help if somewhere on down the line you get the itch to do it...

  6. Case Management/Utilization Review

    Mijourney replied to Besito's topic in Case Management

    Try getting your foot in the door with a UM position first, then graduate to CM. That's usually the normal course in an insurance company. If the insurance company does not work, try a hospital's UM...

  7. Case Management/Utilization Review

    Mijourney replied to Besito's topic in Case Management

  8. Nursing career fears

    Mijourney replied to sugarshoes's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, many former nursing students such as me had fears in nursing school, but we quickly got over them. If you discover that you can't get over your fears then consider an ancillary field such as...

  9. Please help! i need advice again!!

    Mijourney replied to hanlema85's topic in Nursing Career

    If you're not necessarily seeking job security right now, try a nursing agency. You can try a LTC facility. But, I suspect you may be more challenged in a hospital environment at this

  10. Chart Review anyone?

    Mijourney replied to erinp88's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you checked this company with the Better Business Bureau if you're in the states? Are they accredited by authorities such as ISO 9000 or URAC? Is this a contract job? I personally don't like the...

  11. Direct Observation Unit VS Telemetry Unit VS StepDown

    Mijourney replied to bluejeanjunkie's topic in Nursing Career

    My experience is that an observation unit is in between a CCU and stepdown unit where you have certain types of cardiac patients like those who have unstable angina or are post cath and so on who...

  12. Ethical Issue, need Help!

    Mijourney replied to gypsyatheart's topic in Case Management

    I smell fraud. Report this to the OIG hotline and get out! I think this is physician self-referral. Check out http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid). I'm pretty sure there's...

  13. education for career advancement

    Mijourney replied to Nurse Man-ingitis's topic in Nursing Career

    it depends on what geographical region you'll be working in. in some jobs, you don't need but a bsn to hold an administration spot. in ltc, you may not even need an rn. my experience is that...

  14. CNA/NNOC on PBS Bill Moyers Journal

    Mijourney replied to RN Power Ohio's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I love a good debate especially when I know there are three sides to every

  15. should i volunteer?

    Mijourney replied to nicolerj116's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with Eric. Volunteer because you want the exposure and the experience. I think it's a good idea to volunteer because you can overcome some potential fears and misinformation you may have of...

  16. Need information about nursing career

    Mijourney replied to Ms. Young's topic in Nursing Career

    In my opinion, and as have been written somewhere on this board, nursing is not for the faint of heart, mind, soul. The journey to an RN can be grueling and requires commitment and dedication to make...

  17. Nursing Shortage Update: A Conversation With Peter Buerhaus

    Mijourney replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Looks like the main emphasis is on lack of nursing educators. I've read somewhere on this board that nursing educators are making less than their students. This tends to be true for alot of...

  18. Nursing Values and Beliefs on Resume/Cover letter with online application?

    Mijourney replied to tsl701's topic in Nursing Career

    This is never been asked of me either. Normally, what employers do is have you take some type of personality assessment that gives them an idea of your values and beliefs. Is the hospital a...

  19. Marketability of RNs in clinical research positions.

    Mijourney replied to rar_bsn_rn's topic in Research

    How difficult is it to get hired into a CRA or clinical research nurse position with an RN, BSN, no experience working as a CRA, but with training as a CRA or CRC? What's the differences in CRA, CRC...

  20. Need advice about leaving nursing and finishing grad program

    Mijourney replied to HealthyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm with kd on this one. What is it that you really want to do? Do you want to stay in the health and medical industry? The beauty about nursing is that you don't have to limit yourself. Nurses...

  21. Helpful Tips for Continuing Education.

    Mijourney replied to Coastalgal's topic in Nursing Career

    With already having a BS, a two year program would be fine in my opinion. If you think that you may go into some other area of health care that still requires an RN or where an RN would be preferred,...

  22. WWFD!?!?!? what would flo do?

    Mijourney replied to sChOOLRN48's topic in Case Management

    If the job pans out then you're good, if it doesn't then can you readily go back to school nursing? The hour travel time is another to take into consideration. With gas prices continuing to climb,...

  23. RN/Allied Health

    Mijourney replied to ZacharyK's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    M.K., RNs sometimes get caught up into Allied Health activities by accident or on purpose. RNs do a little of all the allied health jobs you outlined. When I went through nursing school years ago, I...

  24. scared and fed up- thinking of quitting!!!

    Mijourney replied to epsilonprodigy's topic in Nursing Career

    Direct patient care is scary sometimes but it sounds as though you're doing just fine because you are trying very hard to be conscientious and a hard worker. Yes, you do have to stay focused working...

  25. 20 Years Later...

    Mijourney replied to EnigmaticRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with the leave of absence suggestion. During that time you can review all of your options without feeling stressed and rushed. Also, depending on your finances and your need of medical...