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  1. Interqual?

    Ginger35 posted a topic in Case Management

    Just wondering what exactly this is. I think is has to do with determining acuity of care but would like to see what case managers in the industry define it as. Thanks,

  2. Getting Re-acquainted with Cardiac Step-down and the Darn Computer System Called EPIC

    Ginger35 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi, Well to make a long story short. I have been a nurse for about 18 years-ish or so. Got my start in acute care on a cardiac telemetry unit as a first job. Then started working ER and Trauma a few...

  3. Getting Re-acquainted with Cardiac Step-down and the Darn Computer System Called EPIC

    Ginger35 replied to Ginger35's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Wow! I really appreciate the responses. I think EPIC is better than other electronic charting software (to remain nameless) - just even getting started has proved challenging at least for me anyway....

  4. New Grad RN - repaired herniated disc - physical exam

    Ginger35 replied to bigst79's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    If you have no restrictions by your physician - then - no restrictions means no restrictions. Of course, even with a healthy spine - you want to prevent injury. I too have had previous spine surgery...

  5. Awful Doctors

    Ginger35 replied to JKimRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow - I can see that people are commenting on seemingly both ends of the spectrum. Yes - the k was critically low and yes you were doing what you can to intervene with what you know. And yes, the...

  6. Job Availability in Cincinnati for Experienced RN - Took 1 Year Break

    Ginger35 posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi, It has been awhile since I have posted on here. Anyways, I am a RN with approx 19 years experience with a BSN and a masters in business. The last 5 years have been in two different management...

  7. Terminated and reported to Texas Board of Nursing

    Ginger35 replied to bleverett's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi Bleverett, I am going through a similar situation where I was "let go" based on inaccurate information at a skilled nursing facility. I have just shy of 20 years nursing experience. I can not...

  8. Job Availability in Cincinnati for Experienced RN - Took 1 Year Break

    Ginger35 replied to Ginger35's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks Shannon, That is great news. I am not sure where West Chester is, but I will check it out. Thanks so much,

  9. Med Surg Staffing Standards - Are there any?

    Ginger35 posted a topic in Nurse Management

    Hi, I am fairly new to management. I manage a 27 bed Med Surg floor and I feel like I can never achieve a "balance" between being overstaffed vs understaffed. I have a good idea and have come up...

  10. Med Surg Staffing Guidelines - Resources???

    Ginger35 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi, I am new to nursing management and come from an ER background (mostly). Anyways, I am looking for a professional guideline for safely staffing a med surg unit. Are these guidelines found by any...

  11. Med Surg Staffing Guidelines - Resources???

    Ginger35 replied to Ginger35's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi Camixander, I have not been able to find anything concrete as of this date. Since posting this question - I left being a Med Surg manager and moved on to a different managerial position. ~However~...

  12. Going for MBA - Need Advice - Accounting

    Ginger35 posted a topic in Nurse Management

    Hi, I am an RN with a BSN. I began attending a program for an MBA this past Summer. I am currently in advanced managerial accounting and finding this very difficult. Those RNs that went for a MBA -...

  13. Just don't know what to do anymore!!

    Ginger35 replied to foxc1121's topic in General Nursing

    I would say that if you are able to handle those kind of patient loads - I agree with what others have said. You have gained a lot of experience and sharpened your skills. Get out while you have a...

  14. Just don't know what to do anymore!!

    Ginger35 replied to foxc1121's topic in General Nursing

    This may vary state to state - but if you are still doing work and not getting paid for it - then the employer runs the risk of a labor law violation. At least that is what I have been told by HR...

  15. I feel I'm being sabotaged

    Ginger35 replied to cleo's topic in Nurse Management

    Dear Cleo, I am so happy that you were able to post this. I have just gone through something similar. I'm fairly new to management, DON that is non-supportative, with insubordinate staff on the day...

  16. Staff RN's earn more than Nurse Manager?!

    Ginger35 replied to haitianrn's topic in Nurse Management

    I had 14 years expereince plus a MBA - the story is the

  17. Staff RN's earn more than Nurse Manager?!

    Ginger35 replied to haitianrn's topic in Nurse Management

    llg, You hit it right on the

  18. Staff RN's earn more than Nurse Manager?!

    Ginger35 replied to haitianrn's topic in Nurse Management

    claudette, Please have a look at my thread on "resigned from nrs mgr position" in this forum. I don't think I mentioned pay on there ~but~ I know how much my staff RNs made compared to what I...

  19. Will nursing change w/ Nonpayment for Performance (Medicare)

    Ginger35 replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    OMG!!! That is what I see

  20. Question for career changers

    Ginger35 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Snappy, I'm just wondering what your plans are with the law degree plus a MSN / MPH - I have a MBA currently looking at a law degree (may be). We'll see. This is a neat conversation to see those who...

  21. Med Surg Staffing Standards - Are there any?

    Ginger35 replied to Ginger35's topic in Nurse Management

    Lonnghorn, Thank-you! I would love to talk too. I attempted to send you a private message / e-mail - but it looks like there is no contact info listed for you. I have mine on here. If you are...

  22. Interviewing for CQI/CM Position - Have ???s

    Ginger35 posted a topic in Case Management

    Recently, I interviewed for a quality improvement position. One of the requirements for this position was a history working as a case manager. I have a total of 3 years Case Management experience - 2...

  23. Med Surg Staffing Standards - Are there any?

    Ginger35 replied to Ginger35's topic in Nurse Management

    RN 1989, Thank-you for the response. I really do appreciate it. I work at a small rural hospital. Once I received my 1st quarter report (fiscal year begins & ends Oct 1), I was informed I was...

  24. X-mas Gifts from the Manager - Any Ideas?

    Ginger35 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi, I am a nurse manager over a 28 bed Med-Surg floor with about 30 people that work for me. Anyways, I would like to get them all something they can all use. I want to show them that I do appreciate...

  25. Would you become a nurse today if you could do it over again?

    Ginger35 replied to marie-francoise's topic in General Nursing

    1) No, I would not knowing what I know now - The risks do not outweigh the benefits. 2) I say finish the degree since you have gone this far with it - then follow your