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  1. What is the difference between the hospital CM and SW?

    Stripes311 posted a topic in Case Management

    Hello, I have been an RN for several years and I am looking to eventually move away from bedside nursing and have developed an interest in case management. I was just wondering if anyone would be...

  2. What would you have done?

    Stripes311 replied to chicago_RN's topic in Home Health

    OP- First off, you are not an idiot! I would've called 911 for an ambulance as well. It sounds like you knew in your gut 911 would've been the best decision but you left the decision in the hands of...

  3. Trouble finding job RN

    Stripes311 replied to Nikku's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, don't give up, keep hitting up job websites everyday and putting your application in. It can be stressful and frustrating but keep working at it! Like previous posters noted, be prepared to look...

  4. Should I wait?

    Stripes311 replied to Telenurse1990's topic in Travel

    Hi TeleRN, congrats on the offers- both sound like exciting opportunities that you would grow from! I agree with NedRN and suggest getting another year under your belt. The floating ICU position...

  5. Any chance of getting hired as utilization or chart review rn??

    Stripes311 replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Quality Improvement

    Hello, I think there is definitely a chance you can get hired as a chart review nurse if you are still looking. There are many HEDIS nurse openings around the country right now, it's the HEDIS season...

  6. New nurse ?'s

    Stripes311 replied to sharp2015's topic in General Nursing

    Wow your positive attitude and enthusiasm is excellent and will serve you well! I would suggest arriving a bit early each day so you can compose and prepare yourself for your shift, take every...

  7. is this typical for a nursing home?

    Stripes311 replied to blondie1887's topic in New York Nursing

    Unfortunately the ratios in LTC settings are high and it is overwhelming. I worked as an agency nurse and only lasted a few shifts in the LTC setting- I give all LTC nurses so much credit. It sounds...

  8. Thinking about quitting

    Stripes311 replied to snider1970's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi snider1970, You put in a lot of work to complete the ADN course and pass the NCLEX and you are continuing to work hard to complete your BSN. I understand your disappointment and frustration,...

  9. Can I join different agencies at once?

    Stripes311 replied to withlove89's topic in Travel

    Totally agree with NedRN! Great

  10. Travel Nurse contract.

    Stripes311 replied to whodatrn6163's topic in Travel

    Hello whodatrn, Congrats on your job offers! If you did not sign a contract you are not committed to work an assignment for that travel company. You may want to find out more information about each...

  11. Tips for travelling to Hawaii

    Stripes311 replied to 88nurse2010's topic in Travel

    Hi icuRNmaggie! It was Medical Staffing Solutions. I don't think their stipend was $2000 for housing but they did find nice private housing for me and covered it 100%. Hopefully they still

  12. Tips for travelling to Hawaii

    Stripes311 replied to 88nurse2010's topic in Travel

    Hi 88nurse2010, I did two assignments in Hawaii a few years ago and I had a more positive experience than the previous poster. You are smart to start the research process right now of islands,...

  13. What is the difference between the hospital CM and SW?

    Stripes311 replied to Stripes311's topic in Case Management

    Thank you both for your responses, I appreciate it the

  14. enough experience

    Stripes311 replied to flyrn72's topic in Travel

    Hello flnrn72! That's awesome you're looking into travel nursing. I've been doing it for a couple years now, it's a great experience. I think your 3 years of acute care experience with ICU/ER...