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What do you mean by "creating the MDS assessment?" You surely don't mean for Medical Records to assess the patient, do you?

It sounds like she loves her job. Maybe she's just not ready to "settle down" and start a family.

Not to be a worrywart, but please keep an eye on him. I am not trying to scare you, but I have seen MRSA infections that started out just like this. Seems to get better, then, next thing you know, it's much, much worse with swelling, pain, redness an...

Tbarn, it sounds like you have a good career ahead of you. Good luck. I think I would prefer to work in a specialty office. There is so much to know when you are coding for all departments. The thing I like about this job is I work from home and can ...

I'm not an expert, but for anyone wanting to get into coding, the 2 main things employers look for are experience and certification through AHIMA. For hospital work, they are looking for a CCS.

Well, what happened to me was I worked as a coder, but took several years off to stay home with my kids. I had always been interested in nursing so I started taking my prereqs. I have all of the prereqs for the LPN program and was ready to start clin...

Tbarn, have you been coding for very long? I have many years experience, but have been taking prereqs. for nursing school. I was offered a coding position that pays better than I would start at as a new nursing grad so I accepted it. Can I ask why yo...

I'm a coder, but not a nurse. I graduated from the Medical Assistant program at our local community college. Check out AHIMA.org.

Congratulations on your new job! I hope they provide you with enough training to be successful. I worked as a coder for many years and it can be a challenge. With a nursing background, you will catch on quickly.

This may not be of much help to you now, but I always make it a point to read the chapters in advance. You've already got the book and you know it will be covered sooner or later so just get it read ahead of time. It helps me understand the lecture m...

Do any of you nurses (or anyone else) work as a medical coder and, if so, how do you like the work compared to nursing? How does the pay compare to nursing? I know coding probably pays less, but the hours are usually better. I did a seaqrch for previ...

Blue note, thanks for the link. Who knew there was so much interest in coding? I haven't read all of the discussions yet, but I'm working on it. Segalpn, you do sound a bit burned out. I, too, have many years experience in coding and have been taking...

I don't know anything about that particular hospital, but I do know that they get a lot of bad weather in the Valparaiso area. Lots of snow. There is a hospital in Valparaiso also. Sorry , I don't know much about that one either.

So, how is your job search going? I'm curious if you've had any job offers without actual coding experience. Good luck.:)

IndyIvy is correct. We were told the date of application would be used in case of a tie (points).

Don't forget all of the co-reqs. It takes a while to complete all of them. If you want to complete them before starting the nursing program, it will be longer before you can even start.

I keep hearing that nursing school is sooooo difficult, but what exactly are you learning that makes it so hard? Signs, symptoms of diseases, normal labs, chemistry, 400 different meds? What kinds of things are you actually expected to learn? I'm not...

Hi everyone. I am new here and hoping someone can give me some useful advice. I'm currently a student finishing my pre-reqs for the nursing program at my local community college. I am also certified as a medical coder and desiring to work as a coder ...