ncmc3132

I agree that Tennessee is certainly in a 10 year timewarp. I have been a RN for over 30 years, and remember when nursing aides (that is what they use to be called) did actually do simple dressing changes, BS, insert foleys, remove IVs, etc. Let's give credit to the CNAs that are capable of performing certain tasks after demonstrating competency. There are some CNAs that I would trust with certain tasks, and some that I would never trust to do the job right. I work with a few techs that have been doing the same job for years, and should be doing more than they are doing now. They would demonstrate competency without any difficulty. They are great at what they do, and extending their scope of practice would make them even better. I worked in Georgia for years where they do utilize their PCTs and PCAs--there is a difference in a PCT and a PCA--to lighten the load of the nurse. Tennessee needs to catch up with the rest of the nation. You know, nurses are not the only ones with BRAINS--techs have brains, too!!!!

Is anyone a RN nurse coder? What qualifications are needed?

CCO can resolve anything--never hesitate to go to the corporate compliance officer

adding DNR to the bracelet would be a HIPPA violation---a color coded bracelet is all you need

why work per diem or registry? work as your own independent nurse contractor. you set your rate and offer it to HR. they will save money by not having to pay a middleman. i worked at northside--it is a great hospital and they really treat their employees well.

i just got off the website where you got your manual--i was thinking about buying it--is it worth it? does it really answer your questions about being an independent nurse contractor? i am actually going to do independent contracts with 3 area hospitals, and 1 nursing home. i plan to work 4 days a week, and charge around $50/HR. agencies charge 70-100, and i think the hospitals will pay me what i want. i am tired of making too little and working too hard for the money.