andreasmom02

andreasmom02 has 7 years experience.

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1. HEDIS nursing?

   andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN

   Hi, thanks for everyone's responses on this topic! I just wanted to update.. I actually was offered a contract HEDIS job recently. However, I had to turn in down, because I just took a job as a medical coder. I passed my medical coder exam a few mont...

2. New LPN first job in a SNF. any tips before I start?

   andreasmom02 replied to LVN.CA2020's topic in LPN, LVN

   My advice is follow the "seasoned LPNs", ask tons of questions, don't do any procedures or pass any meds you are uncomfortable with or not sure about!" There is No dumb question in nursing! Good luck!

3. Other certifications, licenses?

   andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN

   I was just curious what kind of other certifications and licenses other LPNs have?? I got my LPN license in '08. I completed a medical coding program in 2016, but haven't taken the CPC-A (medical coder exam) yet. I hope to in the near future, but kee...

4. HEDIS nursing?

   andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN

   I agree... I'm not sure if this course will help me land anything work from home or not. I have looked at the online trainings as well. The one I am doing will be in person. I thought it may help me understand HEDIS better if someone was explaining i...

5. HEDIS nursing?

   andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN

   Any LPNs here do HEDIS from home as a nurse? I am an LPN with my medical coding certificate, but haven't took the CPC-A yet (medical coder exam). I have been wanting to do a work from home nursing job for some time now. I recently signed up for a HED...

6. September 2019 Caption Contest

   andreasmom02 replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

   Really wish former coworkers from my old job would stop haunting my dreams!

7. Medical clinic LPN

   andreasmom02 replied to Kristi Garner Blakely's topic in LPN, LVN

   Congrats on your new job & good luck! I worked in a family dermatology clinic for a few months in one of my first nursing jobs. My day typically consisted of: making sure exam rooms were stocked with proper supplies and clean; looking at the doct...

8. Leaving federal job for nursing school

   andreasmom02 replied to guest62419's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I agree... I would stay where you are...

9. Please Help: Should I Pursue My Passion? Being a Nurse With Bad Anxiety/Depression and more....

   andreasmom02 replied to Amanda J's topic in Disabilities

   I myself have suffered with anxiety for years... Not really depression, but anxiety and panic attacks. I think its genetic, everyone in my family on my mom's side has or had it... I had anxiety in LPN school as well... Honestly, I'm going to agree wi...

10. Please Help: Should I Pursue My Passion? Being a Nurse With Bad Anxiety/Depression and more....

    andreasmom02 replied to Amanda J's topic in Disabilities

    Yep, this! ☝️

11. Nursing School

    andreasmom02 replied to Nurse Gerri's topic in LPN, LVN

    What helped me in LPN school was the internet! Whatever we were covering in class, I studied online. I also found online NCLEX question banks & would study NCLEX-PN questions over and over. Then studying felt more like a game to me rather than wo...

12. July 2019 Caption Contest: Poll - Select $100 Winner!

    andreasmom02 replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

    Great.... Time for school to start again for this nurse mom! Get to juggle work, home, kids & school, again.... Wake up Timmy!

13. Am I doing my CEUs correctly??

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN

    Thanks, yes I always keep paper copies of everything! I guess you could say I'm "old school"! lol

14. Am I doing my CEUs correctly??

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN

    Thanks so much for your reply! ?

15. Unhappy

    andreasmom02 replied to LPNDebbie's topic in LPN, LVN

    If you have several years of bedside care nursing and obtain your CPC-A as a nurse, you have a great chance of being hired from home as a nurse coder with insurance companies, etc. A lot of insurance companies want nurses with floor experience and th...