Bettie P

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1. RN coder, what type of things I need to know and things I need to watch out?

   Bettie P replied to HNursing's topic in General Nursing

   There are many financial and legal ramifications for incorrect coding, if you are referring to assigning CPT and ICD-9 codes for patient encounters. I know, because I had to testify in front of a...

2. Mountain State University LPN-BSN program Info please

   Bettie P replied to josinda421's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I live in Charleston, WV. My "commute" to class involved walking two blocks from my workplace to the building where the classes were held. There is no campus per se where MSU classes are held in...

3. Health Care benefits.....and frustration

   Bettie P replied to ksrose1's topic in General Nursing

   Wait...you have your insurance until July 1st, right? And the hospital wants you to pay half of your copay of $540, which would be $270, before your test, right? So, if you could make this $270...

4. Mountain State University LPN-BSN program Info please

   Bettie P replied to josinda421's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I did 2 years of the program in Charleston. Convenience has a price. Expensive, expensive, expensive! Some of our instructors were great, but a few were lousy, basically handing us the book and a list...

5. Overweight nurse unable to physically manage her responsibilties

   Bettie P replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Agreed. For Heaven's sake...we're way beyond a mobility assistance issue here. She can't even manage to remain upright unsupported long enough to carry out one treatment. I'd hate to think of the...

6. so "the state" is coming, and i dont know how to rectify what i did.

   Bettie P replied to lorenwithano's topic in General Nursing

   If this is the biggest problem the state finds when they come to your facility, your admins should throw a party. Relax. A minor error (and this is one...believe me!) that has been caught, addressed...

7. failed rn school 2x.dont want to quit so going for lpn school

   Bettie P replied to belle05's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   If you think going the LPN route is going to be easier, less stressful or involve fewer duties, I think you're in for an unpleasant surprise. If you find nursing to be overwhelming, but are interested...

8. Should I wear my white nurse's uniform??

   Bettie P replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

   Then you're buying the wrong style or size. Go to a quality clothing store and ask for help. Buying a quality set of clothes that you feel and look good in is one of the best things you can do for...

9. Can an LPN train/precept and RN?

   Bettie P replied to yfloridanurse's topic in General Nursing

   That wouldn't have been good enough for my practical nursing instructors either! We were told over and over that it's not good enough to know what to do, you must know why you are doing it. Rationale...

10. RN "Desk Jobs" - Need Advice

    Bettie P replied to candyrain78's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have a "desk job" and I am an LPN. I would suggest taking some classes in coding, medical record management or nursing informatics. Also, you could check with the medical records department of your...

11. LTC or doctor's office

    Bettie P replied to Lutie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Consider how you feel about dealing with families. Working with your older residents can be rewarding, but the "drive-by" families often swoop in on weekends to play 20 questions with staff. And they...

12. why are there still LPN courses?

    Bettie P replied to johnsboo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Maybe some become discouraged when they realize that after being in the biz for 19 years they still come across people who don't understand how their position can be important, varied, different than...

13. How young is too young to teach LPN students?

    Bettie P replied to dblpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Are you sure that these ladies don't have much experience? I'm only 37 but I've been a nurse since 1990... More important that their age is their knowledge, leadership and confidence. I've seen...

14. Are there videos of nursing procedures?

    Bettie P replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    OK...these are CD-ROMs from the Prentice Hall "Real Nursing Skills" series. Titles and ISBNs: Basic Nursing Skills 0-13-191526-6 Intermediate & Advanced Nursing Skills 0-13-119344-9 Physical and...

15. Are there videos of nursing procedures?

    Bettie P replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    I got a whole bundle of DVDs with nursing procedures with my textbook package. They are excellent step-by-step videos. I'll check the publisher info and post it here this