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Just an update... The position freeze has been lifted and my interview went extremely well. She was very enthusiastic about hiring me and I already have a second interview scheduled for next week. I've been talking with some of the MD's in my practice to see what they think about what I should ask in the next interview with the COO and director. She suggests making sure that their expectations align with my quality knowledge base, which I think is wise. If any other recommendations or resources, please send them my way!

Thank you! I've been brushing up on the Quality terms, how the CMS P4P reimbursement works, national quality metrics, etc. I enjoy analyzing data and know on the frontline here at work where there are gaps in care and where there is room for improvement. I'm very excited to learn more tomorrow. Hoping it's a good fit (and that this position is approved).

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Hi all! I've recently applied for a position- RN coordinator for quality improvement (in the ambulatory setting of this organization). The position is frozen right now, but I think it is going to be approved and I'm meeting with the director of quality next week to "discuss" this position and the quality dept in general. A little bit of my background... I've been an RN for 10 years, 6 inpatient (m/s, ICU/travel/pacu) and internal med for 4 years. The job prefers an RN with both in/outpt experience, leader of a process improvement project focused on improving clinical outcomes, abstracting data from database and running reports. I've had some involvement in projects in the past and think I fit the requirements. My question... What should I be asking about this position? I'm going to inquire if there are other RN's in this position currently or if it brand new opening. There is no direct pt care, but I love being involved in creating new processes. I'm a semi-nervous presenter, but can get over these nerves in time. I'm very analytical and think I can really make a difference on a new level with my organization. Any tips? The "discussion" is next week. EEp! Any advice is appreciated!

I should clarify that I work in the East Bay and live in Berkeley. I'm about a 20 min. drive to work and 20 min. into SF. My apartment is 1500/month, but a nice one bedroom, shared pool, workout facility, etc. San Francisco is far too expensive for most people to buy a home. Even Berkeley and Oakland are quite pricey. There are, however, other decent cities in the East Bay that are much more affordable. Wages are all relative! I started off at 20/hr in Jackson Hole, WY, with a BSN, but my apartment was 500/month and I was surrounded by breathtaking mountains. You've got to live and work where you are happy, even if the pay sucks.

I am interviewing next week through an agency based from my hospital (I live in the Bay Area, California). The pay will be $61/hr with benefits (but keep in mind this area has a very high cost of living). That comes out to about 101K/year. I don't know details about this job yet, but I have heard of other nurses who are happy with this company. Also not sure about mileage reimbursement.

I would worry about this patient going into V-Tach with a sustained HR in the 140's. They should definitely be on Tele and maybe PO or IV Meds to control the rate. I agree with the previous posts.. trust your gut and call the Doc... and push to have this patient transferred if this HR continues as such.

The San Francisco Bay area is where it's at! Competitive pay and Staffing Laws (max of 5:1) make it much nicer. I have 5+ years experience and am working at a magnet hospital making 65/hr with benefits. Still on night shift which is a bummer, but I love the facility and my co-workers. Good luck in your endeavors!

Hi all, I am an RN with almost 6 years nursing experience. Much of it has been spent working in Med/Surg (I am also certified in this field). I have also worked in ICU, PACU, and Endoscopy nursing. I have been working night shift on an Endocrine/Renal Unit at my hospital for almost two years and am getting burnt out... Not just because of night shift, but we also are one of the busiest units in the hospital. I have done some Aide work in HH years ago while in nursing school and have toyed with the idea of working with clients again in their homes. I feel that I would do well given my years of inpatient experience and would like to be able to make a difference by educating my patients and help prevent readmissions. Someone had posted a thread on what a typical day was like in HH (from 2003). Would anyone else with HH and Med-Surg experience like to share what they like/dislike about their position? Is there anything you miss about Med-Surg? How is your stress level in HH? I interview next week and am excited about the possibility of transitioning into this new field. Thank you for your input!