tjccde

Thank you.

I was just wondering why 911 calls that are released to the public aren't considered HIPAA violations? Callers are asked about meds they're taking, medical history, etc. Does anyone know?

I've never heard of male and female pt's being in the same room.

I'm in home care. I had a pt call President Obama the n word.

I do home health and love it. 7 is the most I've seen a day. It's usually between 4-6. Three admissions at the most. I'm a flex nurse, so I get paid per visit equivalent, admissions have more VE's, DM visits (because I'm a CDE) have a certain number of VE's etc. I've been in HC for almost two years. This year I started pulling over somewherea and doing my charting after each visit (not always possible for admissions). I was becoming burned out going home to finish work. It's great now to get home and not have to think about anything work related.

Go to this site. www.ncbde.org. It will tell you everything you want to know about becoming a CDE.

Sorry to hear that. Of course you should try again.

Thank you!!!

Waiting six weeks was horrible. Xstycher I took the exam in Florida.

I passed!

Sorry to hear about your test results. I too took the exam in October. I found out that I passed on Dec. 8. I used the Art and Science of Diabetes Self Management Education: A Desk Reference for Healthcare Professionals and the Diabetes Education Review guide. You will find them at www.diabeteseducator.org the AADE's site they are listed under publications. Wishing you future success

Your two years and 1000 hours have to be earned in a paid position with the title of diabetes educator. Hours worked on the floor educating patients, don't count unfortunately. Through the grace of God I met someone who was the director of a diabetes center and she hired me as an educator. I would say look for diabetes centers in your area, or go to ADA and find recognized programs in your area (not that the program that you earn hours in has to be recognized, but that site is a good place to find lots of programs) and look at AADE's page with job listings. You can sometimes find agencies that are looking for educators with the stipulation that you will sit for the exam in two years. I took the exam on Saturday. They let you know if you passed or not within six weeks.

I also took the exam on Sat. I wish I would have seen this thread on Fri. How do you think you did? I think the questions were easier to interpret than the questions in the AADE review guide. Waiting six weeks, is going to tear me up.

Try www.bddiabetes.com This is a link to a brochure that you can print, I believe you can also order them free. http://www.bddiabetes.com/us/download/footcare_eng.pdf