vlntrnurs

vlntrnurs has 15 years experience.

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1. CPHQ exam

   vlntrnurs replied to desertflower100's topic in Quality Improvement

   Hi Zahryia, What did books did you use to study for the CPHQ? Thanks in-advance.

2. cphims study materials?

   vlntrnurs replied to joyncaring's topic in Informatics

   Try the "Professional Review Guide for the RHIA and RHIT Examinations" by Patricia Schnering. Its the closest thing I found to practice questions for the exam. The book comes with a CD full of practice questions. You can find the book used on amazon ...

3. need info medical coding

   vlntrnurs replied to skittlesmom's topic in Career Support

   Well-said, Mulan. Hopefully, individuals will be cautious and weary of these ads that offer courses in fields where jobs are scarce. I hope they ask around (like you), search the internet for those particular jobs, and get first-hand knowledge of pro...

4. need info medical coding

   vlntrnurs replied to skittlesmom's topic in Career Support

   Is that what is happening with LNC? Have nurses complained about not finding work after taking LNC courses and certification?

5. need info medical coding

   vlntrnurs replied to skittlesmom's topic in Career Support

   I learned coding on my own without taking courses. I didn't have the money or time to take courses. If I could learn it on my own, I'm sure any one could.

6. need info medical coding

   vlntrnurs replied to skittlesmom's topic in Career Support

   It's possible to get certified and self-study (without taking formal courses). The above message was written in 2008. Its 2011, and a lot has changed with the economic climate since 2008. Being employable depends on so many other things these days. C...

7. RN vs Medical Billing and Coding

   vlntrnurs replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

   You'd have to look at the AHIMA certification website. All I see are the CCS and CCS-P for professional coding. There are the RHIT and RHIA, however, you'd have to go through a CAHIIM-accredited program to attain the RHIT or RHIA. http://ahima.org/ce...

8. RN vs Medical Billing and Coding

   vlntrnurs replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

   I took no classes to pass the CCS and CCS-P exam. Many many years ago, I purchased books similar to AHIMA's Basic ICD-9-CM Coding (ISBN: 9781584262459), Basic ICD-9-CM Coding Exercises (ISBN: 9781584262183), Basic Current Procedural Terminology and H...

9. RN vs Medical Billing and Coding

   vlntrnurs replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

   I passed CCS and CCS-P exams, and then volunteered at a medical records department (with the CCS and CCS-P credentials) for a year. Volunteering in medical records later assisted me to attain a job in medical coding years ago. This may not work for e...

10. DNP at Chatham ?

    vlntrnurs replied to akoster's topic in Doctoral

    Hi LisaMSN, How is your experiences at Chatham's DNP program? I'm considering the program, and would like to know whether its a good fit for working moms.

11. How do I find nurse volunteer?

    vlntrnurs replied to cncbennett's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Cncbennett, You could try posting ads at local nursing schools that produce RNs, LPNs, CNAs, or even Respiratory Therapists. I know some families have advertised through Craigslist, Monster, and the local newspapers. Families seem to have success ...

12. A day in the life of ..............

    vlntrnurs replied to rninformatics's topic in Informatics

    The moderator's qualifications are listed below her name at the end of every post. She lists her degrees, licenses, and certifications. Do you like working from home in any field? Or Do you like nursing informatics specifically?

13. Information Management in Nursing Information System(NIS)

    vlntrnurs replied to mahdi's topic in Informatics

    One resource is the Nursing Informatics: Scope and Standards of Practice by the American Nurses Association. The ANCC has a number of references pertaining to Nursing Informatics and may answer your questions: http://www.nursecredentialing.org/TestRe...

14. Information Management in Nursing Information System(NIS)

    vlntrnurs replied to mahdi's topic in Informatics

    Are you already licensed as an RN or LPN? Are you already familiar with nursing informatics? These questions are asked because it helps us gage where to start in giving you information. We might be giving you information that is redundant and at the ...

15. Listing of Informatics and Nursing Informatics Programs

    vlntrnurs replied to rninformatics's topic in Informatics

    Are you licensed an RN or LPN already? Informatics nurses are licensed, meaning they have an RN or LPN.