Lisa1203

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  1. How do I start my own Private duty nursing?

    $103/yr for 1 million in malpractice insurance with NSO for a private duty LPN
  2. How do I start my own Private duty nursing?

    In NY you only need an LPN or RN license, an NPI number & if you are being reimbursed by Medicaid then a Medicaid number. I highly recommend insurance to protect your assets if God forbid anything were to happen (approx $100/yr for million covera...
  3. Medicaid pay rate for PDN LPNs in New York State?

    Yes - the mother of the child is correct - both in the original hourly salary & that it's actually bumped up 30% - therefore in NY the LPN rate for a medically fragile child is a little over $30. Yes - you will need to take out your own taxes and...
  4. A great idea: get 1 year hosp experience. Try like hell to find childcare for every other weekend and a few holidays. Then work in ambulatory surgery - no weekends or holidays. Sacrificing 1 year could open up a ton of doors. Best of luck and I'm won...
  5. Home health could be a great fit for the OP's circumstances. Pediatric homecare pays well in NY if you get reimbursed directly from Medicaid and some cases would be fine for a new grad. I work in pediatric homecare as an LPN and I know there are defi...
  6. LPN program at Dutchess BOCES

    I have heard the nursing instructors at Columbia-Greene community College are very supportive. LPN's can bridge into the program by skipping The 1st or the 1st & 2nd semester by testing out. Getting into Columbia-Greene is VERY competitve - thos...
  7. Is being an LPN REALLY that bad?

    I have a job I love in homecare. The case I have will not hire an RN - only an LPN because the job is relatively easy. They don't want to pay for an RN - & honestly it isn't necessary. I love both my patient & her family & am very happy....
  8. Excelsior Advice/Motivation needed!!

    I finished all of the nursing exams & other pre-req's & only have the CPNE. I too am having a heck of a time getting motivated to study - for me it's just the CPNE. So - here's my nugget of wisdom. It starts with me deciding to go to a commun...
  9. What Do You LIKE About Being an LPN?

    I think an LPN education is one of the best & most overlooked options for both men & women - young & not so young. I spent a ton of money on a bachelors degree in psychology & later in life (age 35) went to get my LPN schooling & ...
  10. Emedny question from longtime lurker!

    I'm hoping your interpretation of what you're hearing is wrong. I think they mean that you can't get reimbursed in those settings. To the best of my knowledge I don't see any reason at all why you can't work in a facility and also do private duty nur...
  11. Excelsior Study Time?

    You CAN go fast - but you have to be extremely dedicated & motivated. I took Nursing tests 3, 4, 5, 6 + the 7th one (I registered prior to Sept. '07 & therefore am not required to take the newer additional assessment exams) beginning at the e...
  12. Become Medicaid/Medicare provider

    It took me weeks - but I've been reading that someone received the provider number quickly. By the way - you can take a case now - just keep excellent records so you can process the claim correctly when you get your provider number.
  13. I'm sorry - maybe i misspelled something - there is no contract with the family. Not at all. Maybe I meant contact with the family?
  14. It all depends on the case & the family. If for a peds case - the parents can care for their child while you're away - they might - or you can get the other nurse - there may be 1 more or several more - to cover for you - OR if the family prefer...
  15. (I don't know how to PM) Well - you work for the family (I have a peds case) - - yes - there are other nurses on the case - we share the days (we're not there at the same time if that's what you mean)I found out about it in the PennySaver. I've seen...