angiewdm

angiewdm has 7 years experience and specializes in ID/DD, CM, UM.

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1. What is the proper way to address an RN?

   angiewdm replied to planetoi's topic in Relations

   I agree. At work, it is always Dr. "Nurse Angie" seems somewhat endearing, I don't know what it is about it; but first name is perfectly fine for any nurse :).

2. What do you do to stay positive?

   angiewdm replied to tuxedopenguino's topic in Stress 101

   Just remember their complaining is not a reflection of you. You are going out there and doing the best you can! Before I started nursing, I was so passive! When I got on a hospital floor, I had to learn really quick how to become assertive (I was ...

3. Yes, Nurses deserve constant celebration.

   angiewdm replied to Brian's topic in Stress 101

   Yaaaay! Congratulations beckyboo1!

4. What can you tolerate the least?

   angiewdm replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

   I am really bad with skin conditions that ooze and drain, and especially those sebacious cysts. I can handle everything else, but I have to soldier through it with bad rashes and the like.

5. Internships and ADHD

   angiewdm replied to Katgeb's topic in CA Programs

   Here's some advice from a person in the same situation. Keeping yourself organized through the flowsheets and checklists etc will help, as well as carrying a clipboard with all the paperwork attached. Don't lose the clipboard (LOL, I was trying to ...

6. Experiencing Burnout?

   angiewdm replied to shrewz91's topic in Stress 101

   It does sound like a lot for one nurse. Even though it is ultimately the owner's decision, I wonder if he/she truly understands what you are going through. It might be worth it to address your concerns objectively to the DON; if they don't do anyth...

7. Took exam. For second time

   angiewdm replied to Peanutnurse14's topic in NCLEX

   Congratulations!!!

8. Case mgmt vs utilization review

   angiewdm replied to tjjox's topic in Case Management

   I LOVE utilization and case management; I work in utilization management at an insurance company. It is a lot different than other types of nursing, as you don't directly work with other patients. It is very fast paced (it is our busiest time right...

9. Just got fired-AGAIN!

   angiewdm replied to jayebug's topic in Disabilities

   Amps are only part of the picture, to complete it, you've also got to work on you--and that is to stabilize. It might not be a bad idea to take this time out to get focused by working w/a coach, possibly formal counseling, and getting a job that is ...

10. Confidence shaken/looking 4 a new job

    angiewdm replied to Cisl4him's topic in Disabilities

    Being self-aware is half the battle, so you go girl! Instead of focusing on inattention, you could focus more in the interview on what you have done with conquering issues related to multi-tasking. I have the same issue. I am always the note-taker...

11. What is the most affordable and "easy" way to rn-BSN?

    angiewdm replied to rncher's topic in Online Learning

    I go to Fort Hays State online for their RN-BSN program. I think it's $186 a credit hour, and the program is regionally and nationally accredited. I do have to take Chemistry, Pathophysiology and College Algebra (womp womp), but it's a trade off.

12. Utilization management question

    angiewdm replied to mayakovsky's topic in Case Management

    I do a lot of psych reviews too, and residential facilities/CD treatment can be challenging. The main reason here is that the services provided have to meet the Interqual criteria definition. A residential facility can provide acute services, for e...

13. Utilization management question

    angiewdm replied to mayakovsky's topic in Case Management

    I've been a UR nurse for about a year and a half for private insurance. I use Interqual, and although the functionality of the program is fairly easy to pick up on; applying the criteria properly for some cases can be challenging. For example, LTAC...