Bear05

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1. "Contract" UR/CM positions, AZ

   Bear05 replied to Rntr's topic in Case Management

   Yes, it's a CM position. It's a community organization that provides services for medicaid clients. The CM is responsible for coordinating care, assess needs, referring pt's to appropriate resources,...

2. "Contract" UR/CM positions, AZ

   Bear05 replied to Rntr's topic in Case Management

   Thank you for the advice! I'll definitely take it under consideration. Good luck to

3. "Contract" UR/CM positions, AZ

   Bear05 replied to Rntr's topic in Case Management

   I plan on working prn just to keep my foot in the door. Jobs are very hard to come by now. I also just got a job offer for a clinic CM position that I applied to. The job sounds very interesting and...

4. Need advice on per diem flu clinic

   Bear05 replied to Cisl4him's topic in General Nursing

   It is difficult, especially now since I'm getting older. You can google medical staffing agencies, indeed, or careerbuilder to find flu clinic/agency

5. "Contract" UR/CM positions, AZ

   Bear05 replied to Rntr's topic in Case Management

   That's true. I'm just afraid that if I pass up this opportunity there will not be anything else out there. CM jobs are so hard to

6. Need advice on per diem flu clinic

   Bear05 replied to Cisl4him's topic in General Nursing

   You could always do the flu clinic until you land a permanent full time job. I agree with the previous poster about getting plenty of hrs since the commute is a hr. You can apply to more than one...

7. "Contract" UR/CM positions, AZ

   Bear05 replied to Rntr's topic in Case Management

   I have wondered this too. I have an interview for a 3 month temp job with bcbs. I wondering if this would be the best way to break into the profession since I'm having no luck with obtaining jobs in...

8. big dilemma on working shift

   Bear05 replied to jfj0710's topic in Nursing Career

   It would depend on how flexible your current employers are and if they would allow you time off for clinicals/class. Can you cut back your hrs on your current

9. 8 hours vs 12?

   Bear05 replied to Livingdeadnurse's topic in Nursing Career

   I personally could not work 5 8h shifts as a bedside nurse. Working 3 12's is already hard enough. Is there any way that you work 3 in a row so that you would have more days off? Your current schedule...

10. nursing vs social work?

    Bear05 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with the above poster. I would probally choose the SW route

11. non clinical jobs: experience required

    Bear05 replied to bccpete's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you tried applying for acute care nursing positions at the hospitals in your area? If not, I would suggest doing this first. It's super competitive out there and experienced nurses like myself...

12. Wellpoint/Anthem BCBS phone interview

    Bear05 replied to cosmicmama's topic in Case Management

    I know how you feel Techno! My apps are just sitting there in limbo. It's super competitive out there since so many nurses are attempting to get into this field. I think that I may be at a...

13. I cringe at the thought of work

    Bear05 replied to ALHRN11's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same way about nursing. I've been doing this for 9yrs now and trying to get away from bedside nursing. It's been so hard finding jobs away from the bedside lately. I'm also thinking about...

14. Wellpoint/Anthem BCBS phone interview

    Bear05 replied to cosmicmama's topic in Case Management

    Glad that you're liking the new position. I can't wait for the day that I can put bedside nursing behind me for good. If you don't mind me asking, did you have prior experience in CM when you applied?...

15. Wellpoint/Anthem BCBS phone interview

    Bear05 replied to cosmicmama's topic in Case Management