HHLinda

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1. Telemedicine RN kaiser

   HHLinda replied to carlyfry's topic in Telephone Triage

   I like doing triage/advice because it's mentally challenging. All nursing jobs have its pros and cons; however most patients/ caregivers are very appreciative. Would love to work from home; however...

2. Telemedicine RN kaiser

   HHLinda replied to carlyfry's topic in Telephone Triage

   I didn't think I'd enjoy my job; however I do! Yes, it's stressful. Yes, patients and/ or families are rude. However, they're the minority and I'm not looking at

3. Telemedicine RN kaiser

   HHLinda replied to carlyfry's topic in Telephone Triage

   I'm a Kaiser Advice RN. What questions do you

4. Advice Nurses?

   HHLinda replied to KG916's topic in Telephone Triage

   I've been in my position for the last 2.5 years. Didn't think I'd like it; however I love it! It's stressful, at times micro managed but I've learned so much! And I continue learning. Plus, it forces...

5. Transfer Center

   HHLinda replied to antares's topic in Telephone Triage

   Never heard of transfer center except linkage with recruitment in HR. is this telephone

6. Can anyone help clarify the Comm Health req for CA? On the fence in regard to WGU.

   HHLinda replied to jeffrdl's topic in Western Governors University

   I completed the RN-BSN Program in June. CA is a regulated state. Anyone obtaining a BSN must also apply for the PHN certificate. Do you work in a hospital/ home health/ hospice? WGU has contracts...

7. Bedside to telephonic nursing

   HHLinda replied to Little_Mouse's topic in Nursing Career

   I transitioned from LTC/Rehab about a year ago. Love my triage job. Requires an imagination, good communication skills and the ability to manage the computer while doing

8. Telephone Triage Stories

   HHLinda replied to LadyLovelilocks's topic in Telephone Triage

   Yes, Fridays are usually the worst. Calls for refills of Narcs or psych meds. Otherwise, I've learned so much this past

9. Capella Online RN-BSN Completion

   HHLinda replied to AmieB75's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Please include me in updates? I'm considering Capella for diabetes certification or MSN ( diabetes/gerontology).

10. Just finished my BSN today 7/7/13!

    HHLinda replied to LindseyRN86's topic in Western Governors University

    I did my Practicum on Health Literacy. Also, my EBT task 1 project. All health related organizations are working in this because of the huge literacy problem in the US. Lots if information on line...

11. Transition from bedside to call center/triage?

    HHLinda replied to Genista's topic in Telephone Triage

    I too come from LTC/Rehab and went into Telephone Triage. I received an abundance of training and my clinical background has helped me

12. Is it ever to late to return for a BSN?

    HHLinda replied to Cathy4836's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It's never too late! I went to nursing school at 50. Graduated with ASN. Now almost finished with BSN. Considering

13. How long did it take you to finish your program with WGU?

    HHLinda replied to live&love&heal's topic in Western Governors University

    I'll finish this December. Started in January. Could finish sooner but I have a heavy work

14. Starting work in a LTC facility.. what to expect

    HHLinda replied to Epona's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTCs are different now. Many patients come to these facilities before transitioning to their homes. It's busy and the assignment was correctly posted by the previous nurse. IVs, PICCs, labs, wound...

15. How long was you orientation traing when you started in LTC?

    HHLinda replied to Mrsearly2009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Three weeks. One week for each shift. Same nurse on each shift. Learning lots. Thank goodness I work the rehab