Amanda.RN

Hello All, Does anyone work for (or know someone who works for) OptumHealth / UnitedHealth Group? I am strongly considering applying for a position with them (for RN Case Manager). I have three main questions - 1. Do you enjoy your job? 2. What does ...

It's poor customer service to make a patient wait for their results over the weekend, especially when they know you're worried about them. The nurse should have either told you that the results weren't available yet (I realize this is a lie, but perh...

Practice some of the basic questions that are asked in every interview... 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. What made you interested in applying here? 3. What would your co-workers say about you? 4. Tell me about your greatest accomplishment, and a proje...

I don't think I've ever had to put my GPA on a resume or application. Did they specifically request it? If so and they ask about it, just tell them that the previous art degree courses you took brought down your GPA but that you did well in the nursi...

It sounds like you'd be best off staying in your current program if you're already almost 50% done. You could try checking out technical/community colleges in Tennessee and see how many of your credits will transfer. Good luck!

I can't get the "quote" function to work for some reason, so I've copied and pasted below: I disagree with the lines 2-4 ("Once there is blood in the water, the sharks start circling. This is a common management error. Once they hear a whiff of a ...

Great to hear :) @ pinkfluffybunny -- So true!!

Danskos are definitely the best, by far. They are comfortable, durable, and last a really long time. In fact, I recently had a pair that I felt wore out too quickly after 18 months of use...so I contacted them and they replaced them completely free o...

I was a December graduate as well. I signed up for the exam as soon as my school had all my paper work submitted. I was able to get on the schedule for February, and I passed the first time. The sooner, the better! :) Good luck! And congrats on your ...

Only anesthesiology was allowed to place EJs when I worked in the hospital.

Definitely A & C.

Is there an open position for which you are applying? If so, it sounds good except you may want to try limiting your use of the word "I". It's difficult given that cover letters are always in reference to yourself, but the general rule of thumb is to...

lol @ PneumothoraxThanks for correcting me.

Did this happen on your facilitiy grounds/property, and/or is the driver employed/contracted by the facility? If so, it is the facility's responsibility to complete the incident report. If it was off the facility property and didn't happen under the ...

Your letter is fantastic! Congratulations on your new job! Good luck!

I don't believe you're actually considered to have your BSN until you pass the boards, but I could be wrong -- I thought you were considering a "GN" or "Graduate Nurse" until you passed the exam. Like I said though, I could be mistaken.Have you consi...

I haven't heard much about South University. I am also looking at online universities right now (for RN to BSN, and hopefully MSN in Leadership and Management after that). I've narrowed down my choices to WGU and University of Phoenix. I'm 99.99% sur...

There are things WAY worse than vomit...things that I never would have imagined the human body could be capable of producing...lol :)The trick is to sniff an alcohol wipe to block your sense of smell for a little bit, then put on a surgical mask, an...

GadgitGurlRN, were you happy with your choice of Walden? I'm looking at online schools and can't seem to make up my mind. I need to do RN to BSN first, then hoping to do dual degree MSN/MBA or MSN/MHA (basically, a degree with managerial emphasis). T...

It's always a good idea to have your own malpractice insurance, in addition to the one provided by your employer. The NSO (Nurse Service Organization) offers reasonably priced plans (around $100 annually). Go to Professional Liability Insurance for n...

You shouldn't have to take matters into your own hands with this incompetent clerk who sounds like she enjoys "stirring the pot". It's your manager's job to reprimand, give feedback, and provide additional education as needed. Have you talked directl...

I never try more than twice. I would have had someone help hold open the nonfractured leg, someone hold a flashlight (if needed -- I've found this helpful), and attempt with a Coude cathetar. (If the patient is really heavy and/or has a pendulous abd...

Try posting in the "Nurse Managers" section. Good luck!

It's jealousy. Don't let it bother you. Congrats to you for continuing your education! Good luck in your DNP program!! :)

I wouldn't let that ER nurse upset you -- she was probably having a bad night [...or a bad life ]. She sounds like the kind of person who likes to belittle others and make them as miserable as she feels. Sounds like you assessed the situation and too...