HHLinda

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

  16. rn to bsn online 12 months

    HHLinda replied to bigdaddy2011's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Check out Western Governors University. Self paced in-line. I started in Jan and will finish before

  17. What exactly is so bad about LTC??

    HHLinda replied to MaybeaNurse7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC facilities are hiring RNs because of the sicker patients. A LVN can't do everything a RN does. My facility has a lot of post op orthopedic patients and those receiving IV medications. It's a great...

  18. Time Management in LTC

    HHLinda replied to ltcnurs5's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with NurseDirtyBird. Working as a team makes your shift better. Delegating eases your workload; however ensure that the work is done. Once the aides and patients know you and you know them it...

  19. Transitional programs in the Bay Area

    HHLinda replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm graduating from USFs Transitional Program Home Health/ Hospice in August. Hopefully, Kaiser will hire me. What questions do you

  20. Finished my MSN this morning - ask me anything!

    HHLinda replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm in the RN-BSN program. I like that it's self paced and no classroom. My student mentor helps me stay on track Also, I fit school into my busy schedule! I work 2 jobs yet I found the time to...