I'm in a situation that I total feel uncomfortable with. I'm a new grad RN that started at an outpatient facility for special needs children. When I was hired 3 months ago I made it very clear that I did not have any peds experience. I'm in a room...
I would like to know how some other offices handle prior authorizations for presciptions from insurance companies. I try to do all the work by faxing info (forms) instead of being on the phone so much. The problem is having to fax approx. 5 replies...
stephiebob/lpn2rn replied to ana115's topic in Ambulatory
I have done office nursing for 6 yrs as a LPN & now as a RN. It is different from hospital nursing, you use different skills. In a hosp. you may have a patient for a 12hr shift & never see them again, in an office you have them as long as t...
stephiebob/lpn2rn replied to mtnmom's topic in Pediatric
Have you looked into Pediatric Services of America (PSA)? I just went to work for them doing center based care (medically fragile children) but they also have home health that covers the state of Georgia.
stephiebob/lpn2rn replied to Limik's topic in Ambulatory
I've been there. I use to work in a solo practice for 6 yrs, when I had to be out (which wasn't very much) the doc would just take over & the office manager helped him out. Of course things were a mess when I got back & the doc was very app...
stephiebob/lpn2rn replied to nursewannabee's topic in Ambulatory
I recently recieved my RN after 15yrs as a LPN. Go for the RN first! There will be so many times that you are limited as a LPN whether it's a particular skill or place of employment. The extra time in school is worth it.
stephiebob/lpn2rn replied to ashfost's topic in New Nurse
ashfrost, I graduated with several friends from the ATL area, these quotes are based on what they were told. Decadur $22, Southern Regional $18-19, Henry $18-19. I live closer to Macon (about 1hr south) & most of hospitals offer $19 + shift dif...
stephiebob/lpn2rn replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN-RN
hey everybody, I graduate in 3 days from an lpn 2 rn bridge program I've been an lpn for 15 years, it will be nice to get the respect and pay that I deserve.
stephiebob/lpn2rn replied to MIA-RN1's topic in NCLEX
I have the saunders comp. review (blue book) and used it to help study for test all the way through school. I like it the best, easy to understand. Just bought a Lippincott and it's tough! I get most of the questions wrong. I can't believe there i...
I had orientation today for L&D/Postpartum & nursery and will start clinical next friday. We have only been in class one week and have not discussed any of these areas/material yet. Also a nurse from the hospital that I will being going to ...
stephiebob/lpn2rn replied to NurseBunky's topic in General Students
Where do you go to school NURSEBUNKY? I live in Forsyth, about 40min. south of you. I attend Gordon College in Barnesville. I start my first semester next week (I'm in a bridge program) I also have OB & Psych. Dont really know what to expect ye...
stephiebob/lpn2rn replied to RedSox33RN's topic in General Students
I just did mine on Tuesday for a LPN Bridge program. I passed but you talking about nerve racking & I've got 10+ yrs. experience. I forgot how dumb instructors can make you feel, I think that's there mission in life. Good luck!