CDE 1000 hrs

Jul 26, 2009 05:57 PM

by kcdunlap

I'm still a ways out before I can even consider starting my 1000 hrs as I'm still in school. I've been trying to do research with regards to what will qualify for my 1000 hrs. I found a list of what won't qualify but where does one beginning looking for a job that will include hours that qualify?

Does being a nurse at a diabetic camp qualify? I know working as a pumping or CGM educator or sales rep doesn't.

classicdame · Aug 03, 2009, 07:12 AM

Re: CDE 1000 hrs

they want you to work 6 months in the field in which you will be certified. So if you want to be a certified diabetic educator you have to work at least 6 months as a diabetic educator.

kcdunlap · Aug 03, 2009, 07:48 AM

Re: CDE 1000 hrs

Originally Posted by classicdame

they want you to work 6 months in the field in which you will be certified. So if you want to be a certified diabetic educator you have to work at least 6 months as a diabetic educator.

Thanks for the comment but I was wondering where one would go about looking for such a job. Do you just look for diabetic educator?

mom4josh · Aug 11, 2009, 11:48 AM

Re: CDE 1000 hrs

I am considering a job as diabetes educator, and one of the other nurses told me that these hours can be in your regular nursing practice. In other words, since I have been a nurse for 8 years, the hours I have spent educating my med/surg patients would apply toward this.

classicdame · Aug 11, 2009, 12:50 PM

Re: CDE 1000 hrs

Sorry, I did not catch your drift. I became a diabetic educator by working in the education dept of a hospital. We employ a registered dietician who is also a CDE. Some nursing clinics and MD offices hire them. Drug co. hire them. Basically I guess you need look at the CDE application for qualifications. As for a job, talk to HR in various facilities, or call a few CDE's in your area to test the market. I had to create my own market by creating a curriculum for in/out-pt education.

New To Site	Need Help	Quick Links
Create An Account General Site Map allnurses.com Journals Terms Of Service Privacy Policy Testimonials Meet Our Staff Advertising Information	Information Center & FAQ Boards of Nursing How-To Video Tutorials Did you forget your password? Compare Membership Contact allnurses.com Text Version Mark All Sections As Read	United States Nursing International Nursing Nursing Specialty Advanced Practice Nursing Critical Care Nursing Nursing Specialties Get In Touch... Find Us On Facebook Follow Us On Twitter

CDE 1000 hrs

CDE 1000 hrs

Nursing News

16th Philly area hospital to stop delivering babies: Mercy...

Really interesting article on Indian open hearts

High-Tech Pump Does What Her Heart Can't

Air Force RN Force RN Found Not Guilty

Hospital Falters as Refuge for Illegal Immigrants

California Imposes Stricter Rules Regarding Drug Abuse In...

Are older nurses being forced out of the profession?

An outlook in California?

Australian surgeons successfully separate conjoined twins

Disruptive behavior by doctors, nurses persists a year...

Nursing Articles

Society Needs Care Too

Why am I doing this, anyway?

Nurse Heal Thyself

My Papa, why I am the nurse I am today.

I made it through

An angel's gaze

A Sister Never Forgets

Ruby's Marbles

What Do Operating Room Nurses Do?

My Little Old Jedi

I love this job......

"I hear voices"

Preventing FRUTI (Foley Related Urinary Tract Infection) in...

Error and Attitude

It's Just a Shower

Available Topics (tags)