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  1. HEDIS nursing?

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...

  2. HEDIS nursing?

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...

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

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

    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

  4. Other certifications, licenses?

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...

  5. HEDIS nursing?

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...

  6. Am I doing my CEUs correctly??

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a Virginia LPN. Virginia requires LPNs to complete 30 contact hours of learning every 2 years to maintain an active license. I just wanted to make sure that I am doing my CEUs correctly. I...

  7. September 2019 Caption Contest

    andreasmom02 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

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

  8. Medical clinic LPN

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

    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...

  9. Leaving federal job for nursing school

    andreasmom02 replied to guest62419's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree... I would stay where you

  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 Nurse 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...

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

    andreasmom02 replied to Amanda J's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Yep, this!

  12. Nursing School

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

    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...

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

    andreasmom02 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

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

  14. Am I doing my CEUs correctly??

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

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

  15. Am I doing my CEUs correctly??

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks so much for your reply!

  16. Unhappy

    andreasmom02 replied to LPNDebbie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...

  17. I hate being a nurse

    andreasmom02 replied to Kmc12's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yes! I agree... I became an LPN in '08 and I feel the exact same way, like I made a mistake choosing nursing. I wish I had chosen a different career path when I went in to nursing (radiology,...

  18. Unhappy

    andreasmom02 replied to LPNDebbie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The CPC is a Certified professional coder. All you need to do is pass the exam. You can study on your own and attempt it, or take a medical coding course through a community college, or online at...

  19. Unhappy

    andreasmom02 replied to LPNDebbie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I know the feeling... I got my LPN in '08 when I was 27, but never really found my niche either.... I have realized I'm not a "bedside care" nurse. I got my medical coding certificate in 2016 and am...

  20. 2018 HEDIS Nursing

    andreasmom02 replied to tngirl11's topic in General Nursing

    I am LPN with a medical coding certificate (studying for my CPC-A). I am interested in working from home in HEDIS as well, but have no experience with it. Are there any requirements for taking the...

  21. Utilization review

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm 38/F. I've been an LPN since '08. I have mostly been a stay at home mom though however the last several years. I worked for a dermatologist for a few months in 2011, then as a mobile health...

  22. 3RD TIME AROUND:(

    andreasmom02 replied to Vlimon2811's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I used an NCLEX-PN test review book. I studied that thing front to back every week & did every question in it. I also did tons of online NCLEX-PN study bank questions (those helped a lot). My...

  23. Stay at home mom LPN...

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a 29 year old LPN. I graduated in 2007, but have barely worked since graduating, because I have 2 small children & wanted to stay home with them. My husband makes a good living, and I feel...

  24. July 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    andreasmom02 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Seriously...? I knew I should have went into theater instead of

  25. New nurse having a hard time with coworkers

    andreasmom02 replied to Me93RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've hated nursing since I became an LPN in '08. Wish I'd never went in to the field. It's a stressful atmosphere of who has the highest nursing credentials (LPN, RN, BSN, MSN, etc.), & can suck...