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By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM Is this an episode of The Twilight Zone?  Imagine, if you will, a village for people with dementia. Have we crossed over to another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind…a journey into a wondrous land of...

By Trina Mays BSN, RN, CCM, CRC I haven’t worked at the bedside in a while. Like many nurses, I began my career in a hospital and was able to work intimately with thousands of different people. Bedside nursing was challenging and fulfilling but after several years, I...

Technology has been a hot topic in recent discussions around case management practice.  How one embraces technology has ranged from necessary adaption to “let’s do more”.  I have heard lamentations of “Zoomed Out” (no disparagement to Zoom company intended) to...

By Robin Shapiro The primary role of a health advocate is to help patients find the best care possible and to help people have more choice, control (and therefore) power over their medical life.  As this field of health advocacy has emerged, we have identified three...

By Dennis A. Robbins Ph.D., M.P.H. and Bob Raleigh Ph.D. As with any identifiable group that shares a point of view on a topic of interest, the capacity to understand why people do what they do is often a mystery.  Why would anyone turn their back on a cure for one of...

By Janet Coulter, MSN, MS, RN, CCM   Imagine you are on a plane and the pilot signals an emergency. Oxygen masks fall from the overhead space.  What should you do? What did the Flight Attendant say during that routine pre-take-off safety demonstration?  Oh, yes.  I...

By Edna Clifton, MBA, BSN, RN When setting your career goals, it is helpful to engage a mentor. This is an individual is who is a seasoned professional that holds values similar to yours. This person can provide guidance for certifications and education you need to...

By Barbara Leach, MS, BSN, RN   Learning does not stop when you finish your degree. It must be a lifetime commitment for you to continue in your career no matter what path you choose. Choosing to advance your career is a decision that requires significant...

What would you talk about if you had a 30-minute walk-break with co-workers? There is so much to share, ask, challenge or debate. CMSA’s Inaugural Blog will facilitate some lively discussions. Of course, we will be sensitive to Protected Identifiable Information (PII)...

By Kelva Edmunds-Waller, MSN, RN, CCM   The primary goals for embedded nurse case managers include chronic disease management and avoidance of hospital readmissions.  I currently manage about 55 patients in the resident clinic.  On a typical day, I begin by...