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1. CVNP certification

   NHRNmomof3 posted a topic in NP

   I have found that the American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine offers a certification for cardiovascular NP's. I've read through the study guide. Does anyone know wha the initial requirements are to sit for the test? Has anyone taken this test or ...

2. medicare billing

   NHRNmomof3 replied to NHRNmomof3's topic in NP

   Good news. I've been approved. 3 weeks after the start of the second application.

3. Insurance Credentialing. . .HELP!

   NHRNmomof3 replied to Violet29's topic in NP

   I would have the office help you at the minimium. I'm the one who posted about medicare. The office manager/biller and I sat down and did the CAQH and medicare together and that we were wouldn't miss anything and get it right. Everything has gone s...

4. medicare billing

   NHRNmomof3 replied to NHRNmomof3's topic in NP

   Dave, Thanks. the office manager adn I have been doing it together. We've called our carrier, NHIC to answer our questions. Now we find out the answers we were given were wrong and jeopardize my application to the point it was closed and had to start...

5. medicare billing

   NHRNmomof3 replied to NHRNmomof3's topic in NP

   Dave, I can't tell you how frustrated I am with this processs. I am now on my second medicare application. They gave me wrong info that caused my application to be closed. This took 6 weeks. I was told there was nothing that could be done about it a...

6. medicare billing

   NHRNmomof3 replied to NHRNmomof3's topic in NP

   Well that sounds encouraging. I will call again later tomorrow or have the office call to make sure things are moving along.

7. medicare billing

   NHRNmomof3 replied to NHRNmomof3's topic in NP

   Thanks, I did do the online application. I got a tracking number. I wast told that the goal was 60 days or processing, but could take up to 90 or even 180 days. My understanding is that I can bill back from 30 days before the application was submi...

8. Advice on how to locate preceptors for NP clinics

   NHRNmomof3 replied to rnattorney's topic in NP

   I spoke with physicians's I knew from the hospital I worked at, but I also wanted to spend time with NP's so I checked out the state NP association and hospital and practice websites and sent out a coverletter and my cv to perspective preceptors. I n...

9. Liability Ins.

   NHRNmomof3 replied to Sheri FNP-C's topic in NP

   I'm glad they are going to reimburse you. It's a basic part of practice that is a practice expense. I ended up paying 544 for my insurnace because of the certification discounts. I think it varies with state and speciality though.

10. Liability Ins.

    NHRNmomof3 replied to Sheri FNP-C's topic in NP

    I have always had Marsh as an RN. When I got my NP job my employer was going to get it through another organization which was 75% more. We looked into Marsh and we went with them. Much cheapier especially with the 10%. My employer is paying for i...

11. NP vs. CRNA

    NHRNmomof3 replied to 717RN's topic in NP

    Elkpark makes some very good points. Make sure you going to be happy with your choice. Talk to others and shadow both specialities. I am a new NP, but intitially thought of being a CRNA. For me I didn't want to have to be away for my family to get...

12. medicare billing

    NHRNmomof3 posted a topic in NP

    Hi, I am a new NP and have filed my Medicare application. I'm the first NP that my practice has ever hired. Can anyone tell me how long it takes for the application to be approved and start seeing patients?

13. Mommyhood and Grad School

    NHRNmomof3 replied to StaRNew's topic in Post Graduate

    I'm sure you can do it. It sounds like you have thought things out and have a plan in place. I take my last final tomorrow of my ANP program. I am a wife and mother of 3 children, 7 and twins that are 5. The first year I worked 1 day a week. I h...

14. How long between graduation and elgibility to take test

    NHRNmomof3 replied to NHRNmomof3's topic in NP

    Which exam did you take? Do you need collaborative agreements for your states? I've heard that this takes longer in those states. In NH that is not needed so it's more of a straight forward appilication. Any hints on how to get through this.

15. How long between graduation and elgibility to take test

    NHRNmomof3 replied to NHRNmomof3's topic in NP

    Thanks. That was what I was hoping for. I hope to be be practicing by the end of July beginning of August.