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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

  16. Prayer @ staff meeting

    Bettie P replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

    Staff meetings aren't for reflection or prayer. They are for conveying job relevant information. Please...they waste enough time as it is...don't add another minute and expect me to sit quietly...

  17. The evil reign of PowerPoint Lectures

    Bettie P replied to agoodusername's topic in General Students

    one thing i have learned...the inventor of powerpoint should be condemned to an eternity of watching foreign-language powerpoint presentations being delivered in a droning monotone whilst...

  18. Away from Bedside Nursing Professionals-please share

    Bettie P replied to Mac06's topic in General Nursing

    I am a WV LPN doing billing/auditing work for a hospital. I correct errors on bills before they are submitted to insurance, I audit charts for patients who have a question about something they were...

  19. LPNs in RN programs -- do you get bored?

    Bettie P replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in LPN to RN

    Dear lord yes! I just keep reminding myself that it's a good review and that I have to jump through this hoop to jump up the ladder. When my eyes start to close in class, I think of what the poor...

  20. Using words like honey, sweety a no-no?

    Bettie P replied to bee212's topic in General Nursing

    I'm reading a lot of "Nobody has ever complained when I called them sweetie!" Just remember that many older folks look at nurses as something of an authority figure, and they were raised to not...

  21. A question about hiring new CNA's

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

    Never offer to waive legitimate, rightfully earned wages/differential/bonuses. Your time and training has real value, and you should treat it accordingly. Offering to work unpopular shifts is a...

  22. vertigo or something more??????

    Bettie P replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No chirocracking necessary! :) You can get instructions on how the Epley maneuver is done online http://www.webmd.com/brain/liberatory-maneuvers-for-vertigo and help her do it at home. It's just a...

  23. vertigo or something more??????

    Bettie P replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Can't really say what might be going on with your mom, but I can tell you that I had a sudden onset episode of vertigo a few years ago that lasted about three days. If I were a boat I would have been...

  24. Assisted Living

    Bettie P replied to tammy07's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    AL is definitely less stressful than LTC/NH. The main factor is whether the assisted living facility admits appropriately. I enjoyed working AL, but we had a few residents who were more NH material,...

  25. Should Doctors Have Guns?

    Bettie P replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    A few posters in this thread have mentioned the ability to protect their patients as a reason to have a handgun at work. Now, I have gone out of my way to do things for my patients, but risking my...