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1. Vac File vs Dremmel

   barefootnurse replied to barefootnurse's topic in Entrepreneurs

   could send flyer to your private email. I am trying not to "self promote"..

2. Vac File vs Dremmel

   barefootnurse replied to barefootnurse's topic in Entrepreneurs

   what is your email?

3. Vac File vs Dremmel

   barefootnurse replied to barefootnurse's topic in Entrepreneurs

   There is a company here called ALGEO US. It has only been around for a few years, but the "Mother" company is in England and is over 100 years. Algeos is sponsoring a 3 day course on drills , instruments and supplies as well as a works hoping on m...

4. Vac File vs Dremmel

   barefootnurse replied to barefootnurse's topic in Entrepreneurs

   I discovered the Helius two years before it ever came to North America. I bought the first one that was sold to the United States. I know the owner of the company and met him in person last year. It is by far the best real I've ever used. But it is r...

5. Vac File vs Dremmel

   barefootnurse replied to barefootnurse's topic in Entrepreneurs

   One drill company in England did try to make a portable drill that had a vacuum. But it just did not work. the. Essentially with drills, you get what you pay for. Having a good drill will allow you to work faster and more comfortably and provide a b...

6. Vac File vs Dremmel

   barefootnurse replied to barefootnurse's topic in Entrepreneurs

   I disagree with the medicool drill I have many friends who bought them who all had problems with them. I had to send mine back twice. I would shop around and really carefully investigate each tool before you purchase a drill.

7. Can foot care nurses paint nails?

   barefootnurse replied to ImRNJen's topic in Entrepreneurs

   In California any kind of toenail care falls under the scope of practice of helping people with "activities of daily living". You certainly can do that is a nurse. And you can certainly charge. I think nail polish is unhealthy for nails, and for me i...

8. Vac File vs Dremmel

   barefootnurse replied to barefootnurse's topic in Entrepreneurs

   Just an FYI... dremels were banned for use on feet in all VA podiatry clinics last year. They are made for craft projects not feet and finally the word seems to be getting out. I used one for 7 years before finding out that there are files made jus...

9. Vac File vs Dremmel

   barefootnurse posted a topic in Entrepreneurs

   Would like to get input from anyone out there regarding the equipment they use. Are you using a rotary file, if so ... what kind and why did you choose that equipment.

10. Can foot care nurses paint nails?

    barefootnurse replied to ImRNJen's topic in Entrepreneurs

    I have been in business for 20 years and have NEVER painted nails. I do not do anything that can be done by someone else and agree that it lessens our credibility. But I also think that the joy of being in independent practice is that you can do wh...

11. CFCN Foot Care Eligibility Changes

    barefootnurse replied to footqueen's topic in Entrepreneurs

    I was on the original exam development committee. I am very sad to see them eliminate the AA degree nurse. There is no reason in the world you need a BSN to be a great foot nurse. I am happy to see that they have increased both the didactic and the...

12. Foot care training

    barefootnurse replied to kernow's topic in Entrepreneurs

    was she still teaching the dremel? last I heard, she was.

13. Foot care training

    barefootnurse replied to kernow's topic in Entrepreneurs

    try this link http://www.nursingcenter.com/prodev/ce_article.asp?tid=1194274

14. Foot care training

    barefootnurse replied to kernow's topic in Entrepreneurs

    There is a course being given in Southern Calif. in Oct on the use of the high speed drill. If interested ... private message me.

15. Foot care training

    barefootnurse replied to kernow's topic in Entrepreneurs

    http://www.nursingcenter.com/prodev/ce_article.asp?tid=1194274 Hi there, I am sure that Dr. Overstreet does a great job in many ways, but she is still teaching the use of the dremel grinder ... not the vac drill. That makes me very nervous! If she ...