kate912

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1. Becoming Independent Nurse Contractor

   kate912 replied to BMOB's topic in Entrepreneurs

   Hello: As a nurse you do have to be an NP IF you want to bill Medicare/Medicaid. BUT you do not have to be an NP to be an independant practicioner, consultant or to have a business. As to the wound care, I would encourage you to proceed, as it is a...

2. Any Nurse inventors here?

   kate912 replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Entrepreneurs

   I invented a wound measuring device. A software program on the triad of outcomes with predicitve model database. A glove dispensing unti and a Carepath program for wound types (765 paths). I was out probably $60,000 for all of them. The thing to keep...

3. Any Nurse inventors here?

   kate912 replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Entrepreneurs

   YMail it to yourself. Keep a log or "diary" of your thoughts, communication with others and meetings regarding the ideas. See a patent attorney... sometimes they will give you an initial meeting at no charge. Seek oiut the SBA's help. If you need a c...

4. Becoming Independent Nurse Contractor

   kate912 replied to BMOB's topic in Entrepreneurs

   An independent contractor is (in this case) a nurse that consults to another business or agency on a specific aspect of business. When you contract your services, you set up an agreement with the other party that you are providing your services to. Y...

5. Any Nurse inventors here?

   kate912 replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Entrepreneurs

   Hi... I would be happy to talk wit you. I have three patents. I also sold a trademarked software program to a large corporation. First piece of advice:write up your idea... draw a picture as well. Mail it to yourself!!! DO NOT OPEN IT... the postmark...

6. Becoming Independent Nurse Contractor

   kate912 replied to BMOB's topic in Entrepreneurs

   HI Welcome to the world of owning your own business/practice. I have been in a private practice since 1983. I really enjoy what it entails and offers. Yes, there are bumps along the way...but oh what fun! What area are you focused on? One good source...

7. Basic day for FN? and average salary?

   kate912 replied to iy0ga's topic in Forensic

   Susie...thanks for your reply. I am thinking about Kaplan... I have been doing legal reviews and have found it very lucrative. I am in northeast Maryland...originally St Louis, MO. I think you are smart to pursue "non-traditional" nursing role. I lov...

8. How to get in to Forensic Nursing

   kate912 replied to Jackie F.'s topic in Forensic

   How did you like the Kaplan course? I am considering enrolling. I currently do forensics for long term care/geriatric cases which I have found very interesting and yes, I earn a good income. Please let me know. Thanks

9. Basic day for FN? and average salary?

   kate912 replied to iy0ga's topic in Forensic

   I didn't get any replies, but I am interested in talking about it. I am doing some consulting in forensics but would like to connect with others to compare notes.

10. Basic day for FN? and average salary?

    kate912 replied to iy0ga's topic in Forensic

    Did you get any responses? I am interested and do have some experience. Let me know. Kate:rolleyes: