needlesmcgeeRN ASN, RN

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    Lantus vs other insulins

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to riverotter's topic in Patient Medications

    My providers routinely write Rx for regular insulin, it may be an insurance coverage
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    has anyone worked as a CARE manager for Senior Bridge?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Ashley02's topic in Home Health

    See, that's what Area Agencies on Aging are supposed to do. Are your members Medicare only? Or are they
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    Lied to in Interview

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    Don't answer your phone when you're
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    No pain meds in ER??

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to ShaneTeam's topic in Emergency

    My kind of
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    What offends you (nursing related)?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to milesims's topic in General Nursing

    You're not serious right now. Do you have any idea how busy a primary practice/specialist's office can be? Do you know how far behind a provider would get if you show up JUST ten minutes late??? It...
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    Nursing Supervisor salary

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to KBICU's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    You're saying "nursing supervisor", and when I worked LTC (as a new grad), my co-workers and I were ALL "nursing supervisors". What are your duties for this position? Are you actually supervising...
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    has anyone worked as a CARE manager for Senior Bridge?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Ashley02's topic in Home Health

    Can someone explain what the purpose of Senior Bridge is? Is it for seniors who aren't eligible for the program's provided by Area Agencies on
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    What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    What really pushes my buttons is multiple/frequent ER visits by Medicaid patients.
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    Is this a violation of HIPPA?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to CM35's topic in Nursing Career

    What is
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    SMYS for Change

    needlesmcgeeRN posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If anyone may be interested: *******Twitter Day!***** On this coming Wednesday, 2/17/16, starting at 0800, we will be having a 24 hour Twitter party! We are asking that everyone tweet and re-tweet...
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    I'm I crazy?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to sugar12's topic in General Nursing

    My commute is anywhere from 55 min to 1h and 15min depending on traffic. It's worth it to me, I love my job and there are no opportunities like it closer to my
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    Being micromanaged by a CMA?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    I am not saying it's right, but we never dated the opened applesauce/pudding cups - it was used only during that med pass and then tossed IF there was any
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    Nurses: How far is your commute?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    55ish mins away from my office. I could probably find a job closer, but I am not interested in hospital or SNF nursing. Plus, the pay is a little better and I am pretty much stress-free, so the drive...
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    Supporting family member with severe depression?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Hollybobs's topic in General Nursing

    Why are you reluctant to suggest the inpatient route? There is nothing wrong with inpatient treatment, and it could mean the type of focused care your friend/family needs, in order to address the...
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    Safe Practice? Report to Corporate Compliance/HR/Magnet?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to mpct's topic in General Nursing

    What are you expecting from a PCT job? What were previous shift assignments like? Have shift assignments like the ones you mentioned continued? How long is your shift? Surely, long enough to...
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    a switch to case management? or additional employement?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to flyoakboyBSN,RN,CEN's topic in Case Management

    Yes, there are legitimate case management jobs where you are able to work from home - insurance companies, etc. I cannot attest to the pay vs. what you currently
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    Non-emergent ED use

    needlesmcgeeRN posted a topic in Case Management

    Hello all! I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts on non-emergent use of the ED, including some of the ways you've attempted to reduce usage. It seems that most of my repeat ED users are Medicaid. On...
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    Non-emergent ED use

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to needlesmcgeeRN's topic in Case Management

    Yes! Similar here in Ohio, but we only accept one of the Medicaid plans. I am going to be contacting them next. I've got several patients that I've done as much as I can. These pts. have been to the...
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    Busted! Wikihow to fake sick to the school nurse

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to tining's topic in School

    My Mom was a nurse, and usually working or going to class, so my Grandma or Dad could always be counted on to call me in "sick". Terrible role
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    Are you really not a "real nurse" unless you work in acute care?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in General Nursing

    I survived nursing school, passed NCLEX, and have a current nursing license. I am definitely a "real
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    Transcription Error- was I also in the wrong?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Bestmaf1's topic in Patient Medications

    This makes no difference - you are CERTIFIED to pass meds. What did that certification involve? I worked as a direct support staff for individuals with developmental disabilities and we were...
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    The every year Snow thread

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not really "essential personnel" these days, but unless either the county where I live, or the county where my office is, calls a snow emergency, I must go to work (or use PTO, but I am unable to...
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    Feeling guilty about calling in sick.

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Becca, RN's topic in General Nursing

    These things happen...just make sure they don't happen too often. Otherwise: I had a friend who was always calling in for one reason or another, who loved to boast about her "work ethic". ALL THE...
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    I Should Be in Jail

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    All the nopes, ever. #1. I am not strong enough to deal with that job. #2. I really WOULD end up in jail. I am in awe of kickass nurses such as
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    Can you talk some sense into me?

    needlesmcgeeRN replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just curious - you'll be a floor nurse in your new position and making near or at six