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  1. Anyone work for TeamHealth?

    overtonis replied to arg928's topic in Telephone Triage

    do they atleast reimburse you for usage of your own phone. I would imagine you would need unlimited minutes on your

  2. possible transition from bed side nursing to informatics?

    overtonis posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    was recently contacted about assisting with 'go-live' for EPIC computer system in california for late March. Currently, I am super-user for Sorian Clinical and recently helped the hospital I am per...

  3. anyone hearing about eICU?

    overtonis posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    In middle of Critical Care Course for new hospital and they mentioned this is area that will grow. Its experienced ICU nurses who work from remote location to ensure patient safety by looking over lab...

  4. anyone hearing about eICU?

    overtonis replied to overtonis's topic in MICU, SICU

    thanks for input. I can see how valuable that is for staff. I worked at UPENN few years ago and we also had camera in room but it was really only used when we had code in another room we could push...

  5. ICU nurses, Is 3:1 patient to nurse ratio a common occurence or am I just tripping?

    overtonis replied to Scrubs911's topic in MICU, SICU

    I do think 3:1 ratio will be undoing of US based Nurses in ICU due to younger generation not tolerating that type of 'factory worker' mindset bestowed upon. What I think will happen is nurses will...

  6. Reasonably priced website (wordpress) developers?

    overtonis replied to HealthyNurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I purchased solostream wordpress theme and was happy with it. The cost was about $80. Gave my website a professional look without costing me thousands. You still want to know the in and outs of...

  7. Have you traveled to Florida?

    overtonis replied to yukka99's topic in Travel

    I spent two years in florida (West Palm Beach, Boca Raton area). 'All about staffing' was major player down there (they handle all HCA hospitals) and then you have Tenet which runs agency/travel for...

  8. HIT-Pro Exam

    overtonis replied to Mijourney's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I did quick search. Looks like you have to be 'sponsored' by completed HITECH program or health institution. Someone who has excelled in informatics program could probably start up nice little...

  9. Help....How to get off a travel list

    overtonis posted a topic in Travel

    Having not been on travel nursing assignment in over 3 years, I am still being contacted 8-10 times a week in winter months by agents. I have gone onto Career Builder to make sure nothing in my resume...

  10. Nursing Informatics Masters - should I take the plunge?

    overtonis replied to overtonis's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Just update - I became a super-user for Sorian Clinicals and helped hospital with their medication reconcilation EMR piece. Was contacted today for a 16 week assignment in California for Epic 'go...

  11. Obamacare and Informatics

    overtonis posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    Received phone call today from recruiter. We ended up talking about impact of approved healthcare package by Obama Administration and what that means for nursing informatics. He told me it really...

  12. Immunization Clinics and Health Risk Assessment

    overtonis replied to athflying's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    what you should focus on is finding out what immunizations are not being given by pediatricians in your area and make that your focus. Also focus on travel immunizations. Some countries like Africa...

  13. Own business in NY

    overtonis replied to NY_NursingStudent's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    First, I think its great your thinking big and wanting to start your own business...more nurses need to think like this and move away from being just "workers". When I think of business, I try to...

  14. Dermatology office pays $13/hour

    overtonis replied to 50kn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    do you even need college education to make 13 dollars an hour? i don't think so. you should have stood up and walked out when he said

  15. New Pain Management Practice

    overtonis replied to Adames RN's topic in Pain Management

    why so many pain centers opening up? When I was in florida for travel nursing..these places were popping up all over the place then recently I read there is problem with MD giving these meds out to...

  16. Pay rates at UCSF for travelers...

    overtonis replied to PICURN76's topic in Travel

    If this is your first time with that agency they might try to get in low offer with you. Make sure they know you are currently comparing your offers. I have been told Aces is best for west coast but...

  17. Looking for second agency...

    overtonis replied to rntraveler2012's topic in Travel

    My advice would be to have a min. of three travel companies you are set up with. Compare each of them...put them up against each other. Use excel spreadsheet. They will try to word things...

  18. Obamacare and Informatics

    overtonis replied to overtonis's topic in Nursing Informatics

    definitely get 3 years experience from clinical side. After that you should pursue your

  19. Does it matter where you get your Masters?

    overtonis replied to EmmaZ06's topic in Nursing Informatics

    actually the only thing we are seeing as requirements is BSN with EXPERIENCE. A masters degree is huge financial burden for what might be marginal advantage. Its becoming a power user at your...

  20. Nursing Informatics or Health Informatics?

    overtonis replied to paulschwinn's topic in Nursing Informatics

    actually, very few company are requiring a master degrees. Its experience they want. You don't need to drop 30k or whatever it is on masters degree (plus loss of income 100,000 ...that 130k for that...

  21. University of Cincinnati Online FNP Program

    overtonis replied to Svobodah's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you don't mind...what ended up being total cost of your

  22. Immunization Clinics and Health Risk Assessment

    overtonis replied to athflying's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I will be starting per diem work for company that does travel, flu vaccines. Message me and I can give you the company name. They are in many states in

  23. 1 yr & 4 months of exp, should I do travel?

    overtonis replied to winter_green's topic in Agency Nurses

    Your at the same point I was when I started traveling. I was fine and you will be too. Just be team player on road and they will help you

  24. 2nd Degree BSN for a guy?

    overtonis replied to jst10's topic in Men in Nursing

    I also went second career BSN route - completed in 2006. Last week I went out to lunch with bunch of male nurses from that program (we all have about 5 years experience now in all different areas)....

  25. Master's in Holistic Nursing - waste of time?

    overtonis replied to Lola77's topic in Holistic

    Do not go for a Masters Degree in anything unless you have worked in the field and feel completely satisfied with it. Then and only then should you consider masters degree. We are seeing alot of...