vstar1rn

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1. private duty nurse

   vstar1rn replied to nursemarie's topic in Private Duty

   Lisa1203, I too am looking to get a medicaid provider number. what state are you in and do you have a company or are you an independent contractor. I am considering opening a homemaker/respite...

2. Foot care training

   vstar1rn replied to kernow's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   Unfortunately, RN's can't bill medicare/medicaid or private insurances, we have to be advanced practice ( nurse practitioner) in order to receive a provider #. I found this out from my board of...

3. Foot care training

   vstar1rn replied to kernow's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   Hey Elaine, I have yet to try it, but I am planning to order the dvd series in the next few weeks. I spoke with one of the ladies who actually helped with the certification test, and she recommended...

4. starting a business- how to price my services

   vstar1rn replied to john13's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   I too am looking to start my own business in providing footcare to the elderly. Right now I'm in the process of becoming certified as a Certified Foot Care Nurse. I feel this will help me as for as...

5. Foot care training

   vstar1rn replied to kernow's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   Some of my coworkers feel I am getting in over my head. They feel this way because I have only been an RN for 5 months. Prior to this I was an LPN for 4 years. My entire nursing career has been in...

6. Foot care training

   vstar1rn replied to kernow's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   Hello everyone. I am very much interested in starting my own foot care business. I have been told that I do not have enough experience to pursue this. For those of you unable to travel the Medical...

7. Hello Everyone,

   vstar1rn posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a new RN, 5 months now . I was an LPN for 3 years prior to this May. I have always worked in home health and long term care. I'm very excited about this site and proud to be a member. At...