angiewdm

angiewdm

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

    angiewdm replied to planetoi's topic in Patient, Colleague 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 Health, Stress Management

    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...

  3. Yes, Nurses deserve constant celebration.

    angiewdm replied to Brian's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yaaaay! Congratulations

  4. Internships and ADHD

    angiewdm replied to Katgeb's topic in Canada Nursing 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...

  5. Experiencing Burnout?

    angiewdm replied to shrewz91's topic in Health, Stress Management

    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...

  6. Took exam. For second time

    angiewdm replied to Peanutnurse14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!

  7. 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....

  8. Just got fired-AGAIN!

    angiewdm replied to jayebug's topic in Nurse 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,...

  9. Confidence shaken/looking 4 a new job

    angiewdm replied to Cisl4him's topic in Nurse 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....

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

    angiewdm replied to rncher's topic in Online Distance 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...