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It depends on your typical workload and environment. At our hospital, we are supposed to handle a case load of 15-20 and do concurrent UR. I love case management, but there are many factors to a strong case management team. Here are two of my decidin...

I agree that you should educate yourself on BRCA mutations. Not only for your learning purposes, but understanding how this could affect you personally, if you are a woman (I never assume gender). The BEST answer is 4.) MRI with yearly mammogram. Am...

Hello! I did an ABSN program and can tell you that it requires a lot of extra work. I know I would go to class sometimes from 8-6 on or 5-8 on other days. Classes are variable and I felt I studied every minute I wasn't in class. I know I had classmat...

First, let me say congrats on being offered both jobs. I will give you a little insight into Case Management to help with a little bit of Pros and Cons. Case Management can be very stressful, but it is a love-hate relationship in that department. It...

Hello All! I am a RN with 1.5 years experience in OB postpartum. Recently, during a really (and I mean really) bad low census, my manager decided to send me to another floor to train as a Discharge Nurse on Tele/Med-Surg floor. This is considered a ...

I am sorry I have not replied, my account didn't show any new activity. I went ahead and pursued Case Management and enjoyed the few months before I ended up as the hospital's Nurse Navigator due to my previous discharge job. I work with patients on ...

Date Employer Name Address City, State, Zip Name Address City, State, Zip Mr/Ms. (Name), Where you graduated, what job applying for, or why drawn to hospital, etc. What makes you a good fit for said job. Think leadership skills, times you have shown...

I was a Mother/Baby RN for 1.5 years and I loved it. The only reason I left bedside is because I fell into a different job that I love more. I am not someone who enjoys the ICU, so NICU was something I never enjoyed or considered. It is definitely mo...

Honestly, I agree with above poster. I "accidentally" fell into a Case Management position at the facility that I work. It is easier to get hired as an Internal applicant for a job than to try outside of the facility. Not saying it isn't possible, bu...

I remember that I was paired with a CNA for several days within my rotation. I was humbled at how much they do behind the scenes. I don't understand why we are complaining about something so trivial. In life, you will have conflicts and things you do...

I chose Hurst, because they teach the material in a simplified manner. I loved all their teachers and you can rewatch lectures online as well. You can't pass if you don't have the information. I felt the Kaplan decision tree just wasn't my learning s...

You have to pay for them to have a MSN with no work experience. On top of that, even if they don't pay you for that degree, what was the value of getting that MSN only to be paid the same as a BSN. Would you want to hire a NP with 5 years of work exp...

I know it is expensive, but I did Hurst in a live classroom. After the 3 day class, I studied for 4 hours each day on the materials I learned from Hurst and took weekends off. Two days before, I did their practice tests. I have really high test anxie...

Honestly, this is a very vague question. We do not know anything about your learning ability or work experience to base our opinion for you specifically. That said, I did an accelerated BSN. It was probably one of the hardest degrees I have ever earn...

I am an OB Mother/Baby RN. We do give our C/S moms narcotics 3 day PO, but not all choose to take it. It is very common for moms to still be taking narcotics even after they are discharged. They were afterall, cut open and a baby was removed from the...

Hello All! I am a RN with 1.5 years experience in OB postpartum. Recently, during a really (and I mean really) bad low census, my manager decided to send me to another floor to train as a Discharge Nurse on Tele/Med-Surg floor. This is considered a ...

Actually, it isn't just for government agencies, but is also for people who work at non-profits too. This is why a lot of nursing jobs qualify for this form of forgiveness anf I personally know a nurse using this payment method under this forgiveness...

I have 50k and I pay $528/month to pay it off in 10 years, so $600/month is not unrealistic. Also, 60k is no form of chump change. That could be used as a down payment for a house or you could buy a car with that. I am fortunate, because I can afford...

Hi! I am in a very similar boat, but I did an accelerated nursing degree after getting my first bachelor's degree. I have found through researching that you can apply for Public Service Forgiveness. It requires you to pay per income-driven repayment ...

Using Hurst and it has been going well. Didn't get my Ed-Nur until last week, so waiting for my ATT to schedule. Thanks for asking!

So happy you received the job offer! Sorry I didn't reply, usually they email me and tell me that I had a new message. I bet you had this happen too, but I received all their emails this week with all the requirements. I scheduled my tests for Februa...

My interview was different, because the CNO had an emergency (I feel everything was crazy for me), but they will just ask a few questions to make sure you are a good fit. Don't sweat it. They obviously want you for the job. I literally interviewed fo...

Thanks for letting me know! I am signed up for a Hurst review course, but thinking about buying a test bank and doing questions. I am sure you are fine. They are really great. I have read on here that people felt they blew the interview and still re...

Thanks! I am pretty excited to be a part of a great facility. You normally get it after the 2nd interview. My interview process was different, because the OB charge nurse had a meeting during my initial interview. How did your interview go?

It did, I received a job offer for postpartum and accepted the position. My start date is February 22nd. Hope your interview goes well tomorrow!