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Hi, I would have the nurse who gave you the PPD look at it again. Just to make sure you did not have a hypersensitivity reaction. And yes, you document in mm.

The wonderful thing about being a nurse is that there are so many fields of practice you can make a career. I have been a nurse for 14 years. When I graduated in 1996 there was a shortage of nursing jobs in my area. I could not get a job in med-surg....

Yeah, I know it is a lot. Start with tests that are ordered frequently. MRI lumbar spine, MRI brain, CT brain, MRI joints, CT abd/pelvis, MRI breast and PET scans would be a good place to start. You are very welcome. Good luck.

Hi, If this was a big deal the nurse would have had you restart it. Trust me, this is no big deal if she said it was no big deal. Being honest about your mistakes is the best advice I can give. Never try to cover it up. Let it go. You are being way ...

Hi, I was updating my resume recently and found some really great samples of resumes for registered nurses. Just google, registered nurse resume samples. There is information in some of the resources and articles that I never knew were relevant. And ...

Good for you! yeah, sure. go to CCN website and click on criteria on the right sidebar. Then click on CCN radiology criteria. Now they use the word criteria but they are really guidelines. You can click on any test or procedure and it will give you t...

I worked for CCN for five years. When you are first starting out the benchmarks can be a little tough. But once you do cases over and over again, it gets easier. When I first started we had to memorize the criteria for each study. lol. They have a di...

Hi, Have you applied for a position in a doctor's office yet? If you can get your foot in the door there, some will even pay for your continuing education. Perhaps try applying at the community health center in your area. They may not pay as well as ...

Hi, I have been a nurse for 13 yrs and have never stopped learning. When starting out it is important not to come across as knowing everything. I have seen some new nurses make this mistake. Boy, do they fall hard! Listen instead of talk, find a good...

When I took the NCLEX 13 years ago we had to wait about 2 weeks for the results in the mail. Talk about stress! When I studied for it, I used the formula: what, where, when, why, how? For example: cardiac tamponade..I studied the what, where, when, w...

I agree with all of the above. It is also important to get a good stethoscope. I paid $60 for mine 13 yrs ago and still use it. Very important for hearing those subtle sounds! Good luck to you!

Hi Sarah, I am also looking for funding for my business to train staff for prior authorization of advanced imaging. pm me and maybe we can compare notes! Thanks, Terri

For all nurses and staff who work in an MD office, do you have difficulty with the prior authorization process for MRI, CT, PET scans? Is it a hassle? Why? I want to know if there is a market for this type of training. Let me know what you think.

Clarification: What I meant was, in my particular field, which is Prior Authorization for Advanced Imaging, I have found over the past 5 yrs, a definite lack of training for non-medical staff performing prior authorization. For more information click...

I agree with above post. In my experience, OM usually stands for otitis media(ear infection). I have also seen MDs use OM for osteomyelitis(bone infection). Hope this helps. Good luck.

I am an RN, BSN, and I have worked with good and bad LPNs. Also bad RNs. LOL. In Colorado where I live, it is very difficult for LPNs to find employment. Most places only hire RNs. Usually it is only nursing homes that hire LPNs here. That would be ...

I am an RN, BSN, graduated 1996, and still to this day can remember some of the nasty nurses I had in rotation. But you know, one thing I took away from it was that I vowed I would never be like that to anyone else and I would not ever become a nurse...

also your state nursing board website may have information. good luck!

You did nothing wrong in being an advocate for your patient. I agree with the other nurse, do not take it personal and move on. Feel good that you did what you could to be an advocate for your patient. yeah, too bad there is not a standing order for ...

Thanks so much for your feedback. With the background you have, your office is very lucky to have your expertise. And yes, it is the clinical provided, ordering the correct study and using the correct cpt code that make all the difference.

So sorry you had such a horrible time with your MRI. The information for my purposes begins with the initial process. I am searching for information from MD office staff regarding difficulties obtaining the initial prior authorization. Knowing correc...

I think nursing as an industry in this day and age has so much to offer. There are so many fields and areas of business that we as nurses may enter. So many possibilities!

Thanks for your comment. Specifically, the insurance companies that require prior authorization for any type of advanced imaging. There are insurance companies out there that do not require prior auth or it is a simple notification process. It is the...

For all nurses and staff who work in an MD office, do you have difficulty with the prior authorization process for MRI, CT, PET scans? Is it a hassle? Why? I want to know if there is a market for this type of training. Let me know what you think.