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    CDC Data Shows Strong Relationship Between MMR Vaccine and Autism

    core0 replied to familymrl3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hmm medline - no and from wikipedia about the organization: The association is generally recognized as politically conservative or ultra-conservative, and its publication advocates a range of...
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    From medical staff to nursing

    core0 replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    We have a different system. Within each division there is a lead APP. The lead APP and the medical director are responsible for performance evaluations. The lead APP is responsible for the schedule....
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    New NP, embarrassing salary offer!

    core0 replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I do a little bit more than coding. What I do know is that billablles are largely irrelevant. You can bill whatever you want. What you really want to know is collections. Lets say you bill $500 for a...
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    New NP, embarrassing salary offer!

    core0 replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not sure where you get the numbers, but you are way off the mark. Here are the payments for outpatient visits: Code Description wRVU No fac PE Fac PE MalTotal 99203...
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    What is it like working as NP in GA? Salary expectations??

    core0 replied to ZenNurse2016's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Emory hasn't allowed FNPs in the ICU for several years. They may still hire a few for speciality groups but that's being discouraged. They do have primary care
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    NPs who don't bill

    core0 replied to britt_possible's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You can charge whatever you want. Medicare determines what they pay. Here are the Medicare reimbursement rates for the codes you quoted: CPTwRVUsMedicare reimbursement 993041.64 $59.04 993052.35...
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    FNP to PA?

    core0 replied to danceluver's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I believe you are thinking of the University of North Dakota PA program. This was a MEDEX program primarily for RNs. They have changed the structure and now have two arms one which takes clinically...
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    Best Atlanta hospital to work for?

    core0 replied to rynnrn's topic in Operating Room

    You probably need to figure out where you are going to live first. Atlanta traffic is no joke. If you want to do trauma there are two choices for level 1 Grady and Atlanta Medical Center. Grady also...
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    NPs who don't bill

    core0 replied to britt_possible's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There are a number of issues here. A number of people have mentioned incident to with varying interpretations. The first thing you need to figure out is what type of clinic you work in. The two types...
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    NPs who don't bill

    core0 replied to britt_possible's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The exact situation depends on how the clinic is structured but most likely this represents fraud at least of Medicare/caid. There are two situations where the attending can bill for work done by an...
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    Will malpractice insurance cover you for past misconduct?

    core0 replied to Pachinko's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You are probably correct. I know that nose policies exist only because I looked at them when changing policies. If you are working without insurance then that is a different
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    Will malpractice insurance cover you for past misconduct?

    core0 replied to Pachinko's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    First of all as noted above there are two types of insurance. Occurance covers anything that happens while the policy is in effect even after the policy lapses. A claims made policy covers things that...
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    no contract job offer

    core0 replied to travelRN555's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Large organizations frequently do not contract. In our organization nobody has contracts including the physicians. The biggest reason is that it would be a nightmare to follow all these contracts....
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    NP move from NYC to GA. Need advice

    core0 replied to ZenNurse2016's topic in Advanced Practice

    I don't really know for FNPs. I only work on the inpatient side. Its pretty easy to make six figures with differentials. Also beware that for some hospitals the pay looks good but you work seven on...
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    NP move from NYC to GA. Need advice

    core0 replied to ZenNurse2016's topic in Advanced Practice

    One of the many problems with jobs in ATL is getting through HR. You really need to know someone to walk it through or get lucky. I can't really comment on practice environments generally but you get...
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    Disposable Bronchoscopes

    core0 replied to Overtime Mom's topic in Critical Care

    They have a new large scope that works better. We have been using this for about 2 years and they work great. When we got the scope, they threw in the screen for free (not sure if they still do this)....
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    Nurse Practitioner Overtime Pay

    core0 replied to JRay813's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    A couple of issues. If you are relying on the case you cited it would only work if they are treating you as a hourly employee. Essentially there are two classes and two types of employee. Hourly and...
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    PA curriculum

    core0 replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It just comes down to how schools figure credits. For didactic 1 hour x 16-18 weeks = 1 credit. For clinical 3-6 hours x 16-18 weeks = 1 hours. UC Davis is on the lesser end of PA programs in...
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    PA curriculum

    core0 replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'll make two points. Either you don't have a complete view of the PA program rotations or they are violating ARC-PA standards. Each student must have supervised clinical rotations in: a) family...
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    Seeking Advice: Direct Entry Blues

    core0 replied to mk989's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You don't really give enough information for guidance. You say you work in peds. Are you an FNP or PNP. Which certification you have will help determine what you can do. Are you tied to the area (ie...
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    School with kids?

    core0 replied to darbyspinx's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'll just point out another reason that going part time as a new grad is a bad idea. New grads need time to master their new environment. That time is prolonged when you are part time. Due to lack of...
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    Critical care salary/night diff

    core0 replied to MT7293's topic in Advanced Practice

    Georgia salaried. Night shift is a $30k
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    salary plus billing options

    core0 replied to Nolagrace1202's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I guess I don't understand why you expect a boost to your income if you aren't covering your salary. They are paying your salary, procedures are part of your job therefore you are being paid for doing...
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    salary plus billing options

    core0 replied to Nolagrace1202's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just out of curiosity how much do you think these reimburse? Its unlikely that the hospital makes money off you if you are at a tertiary hospital. One the other hand if you don't cover your salary...
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    salary plus billing options

    core0 replied to Nolagrace1202's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You should clarify the pay structure. Procedures cannot be supervised by physicians so they have to be billed under your NPI. Thats how I would read the statement. I bill for all my procedures as well...