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  1. To ER or not to ER?

    rearviewmirror replied to Nevada_RN's topic in Emergency

    before I start my statement, I would like to use this quote: If someone has done it, so can you". I came from medsurg background and then went to ER because I thought that's what I wanted; I learned...

  2. ER to hospice and the difference

    rearviewmirror replied to rearviewmirror's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It is real pleasant change from darn er/in-patient setting. However I know I am not favorer of clinical nurse, and I plan to get away from patients contact as much as possible. Although that is my...

  3. ER to hospice and the difference

    rearviewmirror posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I don't know if you remember, but I recently posted a thread regarding whether hospice CM is similar to regular case management, to which lots of people responded negatively, therefore I thought it...

  4. What if I chose wrong?!

    rearviewmirror replied to gemmi999's topic in Emergency

    trust me you won't be comfortable until by 6 months, took me at least 3 months for me to get just feel barely okay and a year to feel competent (and I came from floor). also trust me, ER IS the best...

  5. Decreasing Falls in the ED

    rearviewmirror replied to widi96's topic in Emergency

    I discussed this with my coworkers (now ex-coworkers since I quit ED) before and we came to the conclusion that adequate staffing is the best way to improve patient fall rates in the ED. Our...

  6. Did I screw myself out of this job??

    rearviewmirror replied to nurselia's topic in General Nursing

    gosh that IS a difficult question to answer, as I have never even thought about a situation like that, but rule of thumb when it comes to references, is don't put family members as one... I think at...

  7. In a dilemma and need advice

    rearviewmirror replied to ddaviddudley's topic in Emergency

    I think you already have an answer to your question, I see that. Just like many doctors don't jump into medicine just out of pure heart, compassion, and love for humanity (instead for money, fame,...

  8. Sexual Comment from Boss???

    rearviewmirror replied to headtotoewounds's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with most, we can't see the whole situation just from words... but if that really is all, then I think you're blowing this out of proportion. But then again, we need context too, therefore...

  9. is hospice nurse and hospice case manager same thing?

    rearviewmirror posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello all, I am a night ER nurse and I felt that I pretty much had enough of this crazy lifestyle, so I decided to interview for numerous case management positions including facilities and insurance...

  10. is hospice nurse and hospice case manager same thing?

    rearviewmirror replied to rearviewmirror's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    thank

  11. A less stressfull career choice

    rearviewmirror replied to jherd's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know many people are going to throw at you the cliché "there's no such things as 'less stressful' career in nursing", but I say some are harder than other (coming from my floor to ED experience,...

  12. $39/hr Wound RN pay in Fort Worth, TX. Fair? or should I negotiate for more?

    rearviewmirror replied to Jujubee21's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to guess that the system you work for in ft.worth starts with T and ends with R, if I'm not mistaken. I had couple of colleagues quit and move over to that system and they tend to love it...

  13. Interview

    rearviewmirror replied to Michelefon819's topic in Case Management

    oh darn! Sorry to hear that, you got rejection mails? I didn't even get that haha. I had interviews with 3 different insurance companies, and they all were probably the HARDEST interviews I ever had,...

  14. Interview

    rearviewmirror replied to Michelefon819's topic in Case Management

    deleted, sorry wrote on wrong topic, but still, I had interviews with 3 insurances, all had at least 2nd interviews, and really drilled you down with questions. I didn't get the position, but well...

  15. is hospice nurse and hospice case manager same thing?

    rearviewmirror replied to rearviewmirror's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    thank you everyone for the advice, I will admit that yes, initially when I got into hospice "case manager" I thought this was less "nursing" and more "case managing", but from inputs of those who are...

  16. is hospice nurse and hospice case manager same thing?

    rearviewmirror replied to rearviewmirror's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I kept everything cordial because there was no reason whatsoever to be impolite, rude, and ugly to someone who was giving me sound advice. Your post above was very judging, and at best, very insulting...

  17. is hospice nurse and hospice case manager same thing?

    rearviewmirror replied to rearviewmirror's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    jensmom, thank you for your incredibly positive and encouraging comment. with this attitude of mine that seems to "ignore all the explanations" provided so lovingly by one such as yourself, I managed...

  18. unsafe nurse to patient ratios

    rearviewmirror replied to jwils's topic in Emergency

    that is NOT

  19. is hospice nurse and hospice case manager same thing?

    rearviewmirror replied to rearviewmirror's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I sure will. I am glad at this point that I can do something different than facility bedside nursing, and you know if this isn't what I was looking for, I will learn and move on :), at least this new...

  20. Noncompliant diabetic patients

    rearviewmirror replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    there are no hopes in some people... I have seen my plenty of share in the ER where you see frequent fliers come in and the next thing you know, they are missing a limb d/t chronic conditions such as...

  21. is hospice nurse and hospice case manager same thing?

    rearviewmirror replied to rearviewmirror's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    hey toomuch, thanks for your comment. Although I interviewed for couple insurance positions, this hospice position was actually the fastest one to offer, so I grabbed it. I believe I can learn...

  22. Greetings from a newbie from Germany

    rearviewmirror replied to Saskia977's topic in General Nursing

    hey welcome to the board, it's a great place to communicate with other nurses, although this site is heavily used by American nurses like myself. I would like to know what things you would do...

  23. is hospice nurse and hospice case manager same thing?

    rearviewmirror replied to rearviewmirror's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you quiltdog. I do understand that it is not exactly the kind of case management I am looking for, but at least I am hoping that this experience plus my clinical experience can open doors for me...

  24. is hospice nurse and hospice case manager same thing?

    rearviewmirror replied to rearviewmirror's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for your comment. I do understand that some contact with patients will exist, since I do have to assess them and coordinate services such as wound care, social work, chaplain, etc, but I expect...

  25. is hospice case mgmt good learning?

    rearviewmirror posted a topic in Case Management

    Hello, I am a bedside RN trying to break into case mgmt world because I want to see the big picture, and I won't lie, I am burnt out of direct care, but please don't misunderstand that I see cm as a...