Riawahine

Riawahine BSN, MSN

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  1. I knew it was coming...

    Riawahine replied to Jessies_hope's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's obvious you care. This memory will never leave you. However, it shouldn't haunt you if you find you can't get past this death, find a professional to discuss your feelings with. Take

  2. Supervisior causing problems, what should I do?

    Riawahine replied to sunshiny1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Although you have worked here less than a month, you stated you have 4 years of experience. Have you thought that because you are very good at your job scheduling feels the patients would benefit from...

  3. MCG Certification

    Riawahine replied to chadrn65's topic in Case Management

    Hi just came across your post. Did you sit for MCG certification? Thinking about doing this very

  4. UnitedHealth Field Service Coordinator

    Riawahine replied to editor2rn's topic in Case Management

    Hi I worked for UHC Community & State as a Field Service Coordinator. Not us z challenging job--your work is NEVER finished, UHC is very tech heavy and you will be expected to be computer savvy in...

  5. Could this be discrimination?

    Riawahine replied to FutureRNKKP's topic in General Students

    I'm from Central American with a black skin tone. Discrimination? I have been on the receiving end more than once, trust me. It's one of the hardest things to face, especially since I don't see color;...

  6. Anyone Reading/Read "The Nurses"??

    Riawahine posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone read or currently reading the new best seller titled, "THE NURSES: A YEAR OF SECRETS, DRAMA, AND MIRACLES WITH THE HEAROES OF THE HOSPITAL" ? I just started and would love to be able to...

  7. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    Riawahine replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry you are feeling this way. I know there are many veteran nurses in the hospitals in which you train that would enjoy helping you learn the ropes. In a true learning environment, they should...

  8. I'm upset and feel very disrespected.

    Riawahine replied to KatFUTUREnurse's topic in General Students

    You will come across rude people your entire life. You can't let this sort of thing get under your skin. I say, build a bridge and get over it, dear. By the way, your sister should have been the one...

  9. Could this be discrimination?

    Riawahine replied to FutureRNKKP's topic in General Students

    I like to believe that people make honest mistakes and sometime speak out of turn. Does that them a racist? If you have a gut feeling youre being discriminated against, then this is not someplace you...

  10. Clubbing is the New Black

    Riawahine replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    I

  11. Best MD note

    Riawahine replied to beckster_01's topic in Nursing Humor

    This thread really had me laughing out loud

  12. First Week - Grave Mistake!

    Riawahine replied to DNS.RN78's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you learned your lesson!! Hahahahahaha!! Happy

  13. Might be a violation, maybe.

    Riawahine replied to AcuteHD's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If they were speaking about a patient in public, this certainly sounds like a violation of privacy. What did you do when you heard

  14. Pre-authorization position.

    Riawahine replied to Been there,done that's topic in Case Management

    to do PA correctly it is best to face that as one's sole responsibility. Thanks for responding. Take

  15. Question on prior auth RN

    Riawahine replied to Butterfly80RN's topic in Case Management

    Wondering if you ever got that position for WAH prior Auth

  16. Pre-authorization position.

    Riawahine replied to Been there,done that's topic in Case Management

    Hi Been There Done That, did you ever work in the position of Prior Auth nurse ? Curious because that's what I do now and would love to dish with

  17. Attorney contacted me about lawsuit

    Riawahine replied to forgop's topic in General Nursing

    How do you know you won't later be named in the case? That CAN happen, you know. I think it's to your advantage to be prepared for the worse case scenario. If I were you, I would take some time out...

  18. UHG Telephone Interview, Given a Benefits Brochure To Prepare

    Riawahine replied to SUSON2007's topic in Case Management

    Hi! I work for UHC as a Prior Auth Nurse, but I also worked for them as a Service Coordinator (Case Manager). Both are work from home positions and I love it! UHC/UHG is a very tech-oriented company,...

  19. I just set my friend up

    Riawahine replied to Kaylle's topic in General Students

    Hopefully she will see a counselor at the CC and they will explain the various paths for the tech job she wants. Much luck to both of

  20. Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

    Riawahine replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think this nurse's behavior would have rubbed me the wrong way, too. However, like previous posters stated: not worth the fight. Hang in there and just put that seat

  21. Performing Vital Signs Without a Policy

    Riawahine posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work for an insurance company doing home visits. The state has requested that we take vital signs every 3 months when we visit. My company does not have any type of policy, protocol, or even...

  22. Performing Vital Signs Without a Policy

    Riawahine replied to Riawahine's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate your response. Let me clarify: the State came up with idea to obtain VS on members receiving Medicaid. They are not our "patients". There are 5 health plans doing this (all the others...

  23. Performing Vital Signs Without a Policy

    Riawahine replied to Riawahine's topic in General Nursing

    I think you're missing the point: you have written guidance to use WITH your clinical reasoning and critical thinking. We have NOTHING! Not even anything that says, call the doctor or 911. I work...

  24. Performing Vital Signs Without a Policy

    Riawahine replied to Riawahine's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, Michael. You hit the nail on the head. I am planning on consulting an attorney because my management just doesn't get it. They aren't in the field putting their license on the line. Your...

  25. Performing Vital Signs Without a Policy

    Riawahine replied to Riawahine's topic in General Nursing

    Yes--that's is exactly our concern: guidance for the abnormal values. Thank you for your