vstar1rn

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1. private duty nurse

   vstar1rn replied to nursemarie's topic in Private Duty

   Lisa1203, I too am looking to get a medicaid provider number. what state are you in and do you have a company or are you an independent contractor. I am considering opening a homemaker/respite agency and trying to get info.

2. Foot care training

   vstar1rn replied to kernow's topic in Entrepreneurs

   Unfortunately, RN's can't bill medicare/medicaid or private insurances, we have to be advanced practice ( nurse practitioner) in order to receive a provider #. I found this out from my board of nursing and I live in Mississippi.

3. Foot care training

   vstar1rn replied to kernow's topic in Entrepreneurs

   Hey Elaine, I have yet to try it, but I am planning to order the dvd series in the next few weeks. I spoke with one of the ladies who actually helped with the certification test, and she recommended it. I'm real excited about it, and can't wait to ...

4. starting a business- how to price my services

   vstar1rn replied to john13's topic in Entrepreneurs

   I too am looking to start my own business in providing footcare to the elderly. Right now I'm in the process of becoming certified as a Certified Foot Care Nurse. I feel this will help me as for as credentials and getting referrals. If you are not...

5. Foot care training

   vstar1rn replied to kernow's topic in Entrepreneurs

   Some of my coworkers feel I am getting in over my head. They feel this way because I have only been an RN for 5 months. Prior to this I was an LPN for 4 years. My entire nursing career has been in home health and long term care. After seeing the ...

6. Foot care training

   vstar1rn replied to kernow's topic in Entrepreneurs

   Hello everyone. I am very much interested in starting my own foot care business. I have been told that I do not have enough experience to pursue this. For those of you unable to travel the Medical University of South Carolina has their foot care p...

7. Hello Everyone,

   vstar1rn posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a new RN, 5 months now . I was an LPN for 3 years prior to this May. I have always worked in home health and long term care. I'm very excited about this site and proud to be a member. At this time, I will exit and move on to a different for...