knurse8

knurse8

Neonatal-Pedi, Hospice, Triage, Abstraction

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About knurse8

knurse8 has 25 years experience and specializes in Neonatal-Pedi, Hospice, Triage, Abstraction.


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  1. RN Auditor/Coder

    I know this is a very late reply but I did land an ICD coding position without earning my CPC. This company preferred nurses over non clinical coders (CPC' CCS). They provided in-house training that...
  2. Work at home: HEDIS + CCS = JOB?

    UPDATE to my original post. I did land an ICD coding position without earning my CPC. This company preferred nurses over non clinical coders (CPC' CCS). They provided in-house training that was very...
  3. Thinking of leaving hospice

    I finally left hospice after 7 years. I never thought Id leave my perfect calling and still feel sad about abandoning pt/families and never using my hospice knowledge, talents and gifts ever again....
  4. Work at home: HEDIS + CCS = JOB?

    Thanks for the information Pixie.RN! I found a Trauma Reg. job posting and applied. Will keep on my list of options in this competitive virtual RN
  5. RN Auditor/Coder

    After reading about data abstraction and applying for a few positions I discovered on another thread that these jobs will slowly disappear due to real time extractions being coded into software(?)....
  6. Please HELP! Nurse with 20 years experience that includes in/out patient clinical, case management and administration. Despite what I feel is an attractive resume, I'm finding it challenging to land a...
  7. Silverado hospice anyone?

    Stay away from Silverado Hospice! I worked there for over a year and while they pay great and draw you in with their Love>Fear philosophy and boast about their high standards ... its a front. The...
  8. Honey your going to see i mixed bag of nursing practice where ever you go. Count your luck stars and soak it up if you get a great preceptor, but don't discount the value of poor role models. You can...
  9. Thinking of leaving hospice

    Experienced hospice nurses are in high demand, find a new hospice that has a dedicated On Call nurse! So important to have your downtime and weekends, I work for a hospice that does not require CM's...
  10. Thank you, Joy Behar!

    Fellow colleges why so upset? I would'nt expect a comedian who's sole focus is hair, makeup, wardrobe and reading kindergarten level cue cards from a teleprompter to know the difference between a...
  11. How Much Does a Hospice Nurse Make?

    I live in Texas, worked for a big non profit hospice pay was low CM salary $60,000 /$26/hr but you had your weekends holidays free. & case load 15 pt's LOTS of mileage. On call paid more, $31/hr...
  12. Managing symptoms for a �good death�

    RE: Twedles reply no 363 "pulmonary toilet" this has been racking my brain and producing strange images. Would you kindly
  13. Managing symptoms for a �good death�

    "I did a PRN visit one night for a youngish woman with lung Ca using TD Scop for routine symptom management, she got a bit dry and developed mucous plugs with some significant atelectasis. She didn't...
  14. Crackles/Rales

    Listen for yourself http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JA6D1Mguh0 Or search lung sounds on You