jrt4

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1. ACN or clinical managers 12 hr shifts

   jrt4 replied to NurseMal09's topic in Nurse Management

   On a serious note I did work for an organization that allowed the Managers and Assistant Manager to do 4 10 hour shifts a week. One of you had to be there M-F and if you were off a day and something...

2. ACN or clinical managers 12 hr shifts

   jrt4 replied to NurseMal09's topic in Nurse Management

   I used to work for HCA. They will say "sure, 12 hours M-F"...ok. Can you do weekends and holidays as well? By the way here are 3 more departments you can manage. haha kind of

3. End of Year Reviews...finally done!

   jrt4 replied to txredapple79's topic in Nurse Management

   We just started doing triannual coaching rather than monthly rounding and annual evaluations. Goal focused. More meaningful in my

4. Primary care in urgent care

   jrt4 replied to travelRN555's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   We have recently changed our policy on this. We now triage patients before they are registered. If they classify as a level 2 or sometimes 3 we bring them immediately back. Also, if they present...

5. transitioning from acute setting to ambulatory

   jrt4 replied to thomas76's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   I transitioned from inpatient management to outpatient management about 6 months ago. I had never worked outpatient a day in my career but it was a good opportunity. I think the most important thing...

6. Wound Care Nurse Practitioner

   jrt4 replied to jrt4's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Just for follow up. I checked with my state board. There are no specific rules in my state that differentiate between what an NP does vs. a physician. As long as they are trained and competent they...

7. MSN in Nursing and Healthcare Leadership jobs

   jrt4 replied to Linzie0406's topic in Nurse Management

   that is a good point. It really does depend on the region. When I was working at an academic medical center many director level had DNP or were working on it...mainly because it was free to...

8. Urgent Care Qualifications

   jrt4 replied to jrt4's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   thank you for your feedback. We typically only staff with LPN and QMA which limits some of our ability to do more advanced procedures in the clinic. I have been in urgent care for a short time, most...

9. MSN in Nursing and Healthcare Leadership jobs

   jrt4 replied to Linzie0406's topic in Nurse Management

   I think it depends what you are wanting to do in your career. I would like my options to be open outside of nursing if I ever choose to go that route. An MSN can be a business degree but the entire...

10. Urgent Care Qualifications

    jrt4 posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I am fairly new to the urgent care world. Do you currently work urgent care? If so, what certifications do you require? (example ACLS, NIH stroke,

11. MSN in Nursing and Healthcare Leadership jobs

    jrt4 replied to Linzie0406's topic in Nurse Management

    I graduated with an MSN about 4 years after my BSN. It has opened a lot of doors for me professionally that I don't believe I would have been able to pursue if I hadn't completed the MSN. At least...

12. Wound Care Nurse Practitioner

    jrt4 posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hey all - I manage a small wound care center. Currently our staffing is all physician based and are looking at supplementing with a nurse practitioner or PA. Does anyone currently practice as an NP...

13. Young Nurse Considering Management

    jrt4 replied to cpfjme014's topic in Nurse Management

    Congratulations on advancing your career! I got into management after being a bedside nurse for about a year. My first role was an assistant nurse manager and I had the privilege of working alongside...

14. What do nurse managers and clinical directors actually do?

    jrt4 replied to poopylala's topic in Nurse Management

    You are quick to judge those of us who do work very hard and are stressed. Do I work the floor? not usually. No I do not like working the floor. When I do it prevents me from getting my other work...

15. how do you handle verbal fights between employees

    jrt4 replied to nursingon's topic in Nurse Management

    Is it personal or work