NurseMegP

NurseMegP BSN, RN

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  1. Hired On a Floor That Does Mostly Lumbar/Cervical Postop

    NurseMegP replied to Goldenrod's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with RNperdiem above, this does seem pretty specific. I'd say that pain control is going to be your biggest concern but also watching out for any post op complications (blood clots, etc). If...

  2. UR for insurance company?

    NurseMegP replied to NurseMegP's topic in Case Management

    Hey been there, thank you for your response. I ended up having an interview with a bigger company and I would have had the ability to work from home in 1-2 years but the catch was I would still have...

  3. UR for insurance company?

    NurseMegP posted a topic in Case Management

    Hello all, This is really a utilization review question more so than case management. I currently work as a UR nurse for a MCO in Ohio. This is only worker's compensation so I don't know how...

  4. Would you do this

    NurseMegP replied to Flossy73's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with Golden. 9 months is nothing and the experience that you will get from it will look good on future resumes. Best of

  5. I think I'm tapping out...I hate nursing :(

    NurseMegP replied to karenfromfinance's topic in General Nursing

    I hated bedside nursing. I lucked out an got into a position doing Utilization Review after a little over a year of bedside medical/surgical nursing and I really enjoy it. As the PP said, you could...

  6. Failed for Clinical-but no proof

    NurseMegP replied to Misscruella's topic in General Students

    Whatever you decide to do, I do agree that the phone thing, at least while you are a student, needs to be nixed. As a student, unless you are on lunch, do not touch it. Hopefully, you'll continue this...

  7. Case Management Nursing (CM)

    NurseMegP replied to traumaRUs's topic in Case Management

    Worker's comp is it's own beast and a LOT of providers don't understand how it works (that goes double for the office staff under them). At least that's how it is in Ohio . Just try to learn as much...

  8. Humana Montage Phone Interview

    NurseMegP replied to lschultz777's topic in Case Management

    Something that is really important is time management. Also the ability to work as a team is good, but in this role it's also good to mention your ability to work independently. Organization is...

  9. Long hours/no life

    NurseMegP replied to Camino77's topic in Case Management

    You could always look at doing CM/UR for a different company? I work as a UR nurse for a smaller MCO and while the CMs and claims analyst people here are busy, we're fairly steady in what we do in UR....

  10. How can I get a WAH job through an insurance company?

    NurseMegP replied to Bxa1268's topic in Case Management

    It could be that they're looking for a magical number of 3-5 years experience but maybe because you have 3 as an LPN and 2 as an RN your automatically getting rejected because it may look like only 2...

  11. How do you like case management nursing?

    NurseMegP replied to KaeliF's topic in Case Management

    I know this post was pulled from the grave here but I had to say in regards to the comments about at least 3-5 years of hospital experience that it is NOT necessary. I had about a year and a few...

  12. Help me feel better...

    NurseMegP replied to PediRN913's topic in General Nursing

    I actually just accepted another position as well! I'm sad to be leaving my co-workers but I am confident there are other good people out there and excited to make new friends :) it's bittersweet, but...

  13. I want to be a Case Manager

    NurseMegP replied to 3000series's topic in Case Management

    Tele as in telemetry or telehealth? What is your current job duties? If you're not bedside with the patient, it's going to be hard to sell (probably not impossible though!) Use your strengths and if...

  14. Use of cellphones while at work

    NurseMegP replied to givxnchy's topic in General Nursing

    Really? Just because they're a student you're assuming their a certain age and then calling them entitled? Yikes. I have my phone on me while I'm at work, I check it when I'm at lunch. I'm 26. I check...

  15. should I go to grad school at 49 yrs old, 26 yrs of nursing?

    NurseMegP replied to dalainey's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts are to get in touch with a school advisor of sorts who might know more about the school's programs and perhaps certain courses that will help boost your GPA without looking too much like...

  16. Rn-bsn new grad.pay per hour 2016

    NurseMegP replied to Pleasestop's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In Cleveland, Ohio I started at $26/hr day shift (27 when rotating to nights) at a major hospital. However, my orientation period was 75% pay for those 3 months. So, in my mind, starting at 27 (which...

  17. Use of cellphones while at work

    NurseMegP replied to givxnchy's topic in General Nursing

    I work where they are pretty lax about cell phone use as long as you're not face-timing at the nurses station or like someone said not answering call lights to finish posting on allnurses ;P ! I carry...

  18. Gel polish

    NurseMegP replied to BmoreOrioles's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I work on a med surg unit who is pretty laid back about nail polish but most days I still take mine off. Special occasions I might get them done but I would say get a feel for your unit first and know...

  19. Best shoes for clinicals

    NurseMegP replied to Erythropoiesis's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought a pair of new balance last year with a wider heel base and I absolutely love them. They are professional looking (mostly white with a little blue), light weight, and comfortable for 12 hour...

  20. Feeling like a terrible nurse

    NurseMegP replied to RNexplorer's topic in General Nursing

    Some people don't seem to think they'll ever make a mistake, but trust me I am sure that nurse biting your head off has given her fair share of crappy reports. We are expected to know everything, but...

  21. Small hospitals/units bigger drama hotbeds?

    NurseMegP replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a small unit in a big hospital and we've got a great sense of teamwork. I would hate to work on the other units on a regular basis who are full of themselves and not big on teamwork. I think...

  22. Negotiating Pay

    NurseMegP replied to FutureCruzanRN's topic in General Nursing

    They might start you at a certain wage and you might be able to get a raise soon into working if you continue to do a good job and show them that you're worth a raise as well. I haven't had a lot of...

  23. Feeling overwhelmed

    NurseMegP replied to sungrl01's topic in General Nursing

    First off, I hope things start to get easier on you as time goes by. Second, if they don't get easier or you continue to feel overwhelmed and stressed I would speak with the office manager about...

  24. How much are nurses making? 2015 Salary Survey results available soon.

    NurseMegP replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm... I make less than nurses on the low end of the spectrum :/... how is this

  25. Former ER & ICU RN Struggling With Tele Ratio

    NurseMegP replied to NotYourMamasRN's topic in General Nursing

    Are you on days or nights? I am sure either way you will eventually get into your own groove. I'm on a med-surg with tele floor and I don't think I felt super comfortable on nights with 6 patients...