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Thanks Ricky! I am used to order sets, and autonomy. I worked on the East Coast for 7 years and we had complete autonomy way back when. I moved home to CO 10 years ago and couldn't believe how backwards things were here! LOL

A question for any ED RNs who have left bedside nursing and then returned later. How difficult was it for you? I was an ED RN for 15 years and left the bedside 5 years ago, I am currently the ED Care Coordinator in a level II trauma center, but I don't know if I am going to continue at this position. I might have an opportunity to go back to the bedside and have a nice increase in pay... any thoughts?

I have a friend who just left CIGNA for that very reason. She has 30 years experience as an RN and has been a CM for 20 years. She said the micromanaging drove her crazy. it doesnt sound like something that I, as an experienced hospital CM/DCP would want to do.

I am anxious to hear the feedback. I am a long time ER nurse and thinking about doing the same thing. I don't know a lot about Kaiser, but I have a good friend who works from home for CIGNA and she loves it. Hope you get the answers you need!