Any RNFAs out there?

[krivera]

I am just about finishing up my RNFA certification!

I am looking into working independently as the hospitals in my area do not hire RNFAs.

Could anyone with experience in this enlighten me on where to begin?

I know I need an NPI #, and to file as if I am opening a small buisness...what else?

Do I need a medicare/medicaid # even though they do not reimburse RNFAs?

Also, I've heard that many RNFAs charge an hourly rate when assisting on medicare/medicaid cases. Is this the standard?

Any advice/info would be grealty appreciated!!!

[rncoco]

Hi krivera! How did you find the course? Im interested in being an rnfa too... How was the mentorship like?

[inezarochette]

Hello rncoco. I too would love to become a RNFA someday. I'm not there yet but I did a little research about it. Go to CNOR Certification and Recertification You need to take the CNOR exam to become a Certified Nurse in the Operating Room first then take a program to become a RNFA. Check that website and it will answer some of your questions. You can email them to ask for more info. Check this website Acceptable RNFA Programs for CRNFA Certification to see the acceptable RNFA program and here's one of them RN First Assistant Home Probably you might already aware of the info which I shared to you but just in case if you don't know then here it is. Hope this helps.

[AngPoe]

I am an RNFA. I finished my certification about a year ago. The course does little to prepare you for the business end of it. I assist for the doctor I work for as an office nurse. (Gynecologist). You need to start now and get an NPI and a Tax identification #. In my area RNFA's are not used as much, so the physicians have there office nurse trained to assist. You will need to contract with the physician. The non paying cases are just that non paying. You can bill the patient for the allowed amount, and they will hopefully pay.

No I do not have a Medicare provider ID, they only credential advanced practice nurses with an RNFA

[AngPoe]

I am an RNFA. I finished my certification about a year ago. The course does little to prepare you for the business end of it. I assist for the doctor I work for as an office nurse. (Gynecologist). You need to start now and get an NPI and a Tax identification #. In my area RNFA's are not used as much so the physicians have there office nurse trained to assist. You will need to contract with the physician. The non paying cases are just that non paying. You can bill the patient for the allowed amount, and they will hopefully pay[/quote']

And no I do not have a Medicare provider ID. They only credential advanced practice nurses with an RNFA