andreasmom02
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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 months ago. I am currently working remote right now for a local hospital. I think having my LPN definitely helped me get the coding job. After working for a coder as a while, I may start applying for HEDIS positions again. However, I'm going to focus on my coding career for now. ?
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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!
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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 keep putting it off lol... I have also thought about getting my CPht (pharmacy tech certification) as well... I figure the more certifications, the better... I don't want to pursue my RN at this time. Don't feel like doing the clinicals and can't afford it...
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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 it. I am not having any luck finding anything work from home, because I've been a SAHM the last several years. I have been substitute teaching on and off as well at my child's school, due to the great schedule with my kids... However, I would really like to start working in nursing again, because substitute teaching isn't nursing pay... I need to work from home though if possible... I'll let you know how it goes...
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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 HEDIS course next month in another state. Has anyone here took a HEDIS course before? I have no experience in it, but am trying to learn more about it and get in to the field.
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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 doctor's schedule for the day that the receptionists printed out & handed to nurses; calling patients back, putting patients in an exam room, briefing the doctor on why patient was there to see them before doctor entered room; calling patients with results; calling in medications & refills to pharmacy; giving injections; sterilizing and cleaning surgical tools for the doctor for outpatient dermatology procedures; setting up surgical trays; assisting during surgeries; helping sell dermatology products that were displayed for sale in office, etc. etc. All while making $9.50 an hour with no benefits, yes $9.50... I took the job as it was one of my first LPN jobs for experience... I left after just a few months though as the doctor was very anal and hard to work for. Plus, I wasn't making near what I should for position & no benefits. That office has a very high turnover of LPNs/MAs. As a matter of fact, I saw a job opening for a nurse there this week! lol Best advice I can give is: make sure you are treated fairly and making fair pay for what you are doing in any job; ask lots of questions from seasoned nurses there & how they do things there; stay to yourself when needed (don't get involved in office drama); and make yourself stand out in a positive way that makes the office appreciate you! I did help implement a certain way to document patient check-ins in the EMR at that dermatology practice when I worked there that I think the practice still uses today! ? Wasn't a big deal to me, but the doctor loved it! I would have stayed there had they not worked me so hard, paid better & offered benefits! Best wishes & good luck..
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I agree... I would stay where you are...
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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 with the others and say, nursing school might not be a good fit until your anxiety is WELL under control. The studying & clinicals combined is EXTREMELY tiring & will just about give you a nervous breakdown in themselves! I was on 50 mg of Zoloft during nursing school for my anxiety. I gained 50 lbs. while on it, and tried to wean off while I was still in LPN school to lose weight. Big mistake, my anxiety came back full force & I could barely take my nursing exams & was so stressed out. So I stayed on the Zoloft until I graduated LPN school in '07 and then weaned off & lost the weight. The Zoloft did help me get through school, but I had gained so much weight on it I felt awful during my clinicals due to lack of energy. I am now on Atarax & Buspar for anxiety, which has caused no weight gain. Anyway, my point is: if you go to nursing school, make sure to get on the right meds first & get your mental health under control. Otherwise, your setting yourself up for more stress, & the possibility of not doing well academically... I barely passed nursing school, while studying 35 hours a week, going to every clinical and trying my best. Good luck & best wishes!
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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 work. Youtube did not exist then, I really wish it had. Now there is tons of nursing information through Youtube and other sites that can help you study. Just make sure you use credible sources when studying. Good luck!
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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 their CPC-A to do their billing & coding. I really hope to obtain my CPC-A this year as well! Good luck & best wishes ?