HealthyNurse

HealthyNurse

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  1. Help! How to get an interview with Humana!

    HealthyNurse replied to mkbisson's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd love to know the same thing! I'm in the same boat--qualified for the position, but I can't get an

  2. Any nurse bloggers?

    HealthyNurse replied to Guest12/18/13's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I'm a nurse blogger :) I don't think I'm allowed to post my blog, but feel free to PM

  3. Experienced nurse- Career Advice

    HealthyNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! I'm looking for some feedback on what is an extremely difficult career decision for me. I've been working as a Medicare surveyor in my specialty area (home health and hospice) for...

  4. Breaking Free From Nursing

    HealthyNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for almost 8 years. That's not long in the grand scheme of things, but it's long enough to have experienced this profession. I've been known to say, "One of the greatest things...

  5. Just how do we find preceptors?

    HealthyNurse replied to ChristineN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would never feel comfortable asking my family physician to help with a preceptor placement. It's embarrassing that this is happening in the NP field and it gives physicians a legitimate reason to...

  6. What is your opinion on getting the flu shot?

    HealthyNurse replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in Holistic

    Even "preservative-free" flu shots are full of toxins. Thimersol is not the only concern. Check out this link to learn what is really in a flu vaccine: Vaccine Ingredients Calculator As far as...

  7. Fraud

    HealthyNurse replied to NC29mom's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I work for the government as a health care surveyor. Unfortunately, CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) turns a blind eye to fraud. We do have avenues of reporting fraud to the OIG, but...

  8. Reasonably priced website (wordpress) developers?

    HealthyNurse posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hello fellow nurse entrepreneurs! I've recently switched my business site to a self-hosted Wordpress.org site and I am so lost!!! Does anyone have a recommendation for a reasonably priced Wordpress...

  9. Can a nurse start a hospice?

    HealthyNurse replied to anashenwrath's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hello! I work for the government and hospice agencies are one of the provider types that I'm responsible for surveying (regulating). Hospice is highly regulated and as stated above, you would not be...

  10. director of nursing developing and creating new home healthcare company!!

    HealthyNurse replied to Tiffany Alexander's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi Tiffany! I think you should first get focused in exactly what your goals are. It won't help you to randomly get certifications if you don't know what you want to do with it. They are many ways...

  11. Nurse entrepreneurs - Can any out there give some advice, please?

    HealthyNurse replied to Applehead's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Even if you have RN experience by the time that you graduate as an NP, that does not completely prepare you to be a fully functioning NP upon graduation. The role of the NP is much different from...

  12. Nurse entrepreneurs - Can any out there give some advice, please?

    HealthyNurse replied to Applehead's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    My understanding is that an independent nurse contractor is able to bill Medicare/Medicaid for services. A self-employed nurse may be an independent nurse contractor or not, depending on what...

  13. Well, it is what it is. Just a revelation.

    HealthyNurse replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    What "few different areas" have you tried? Are they all in acute care or have you explored areas outside of acute care? If I would have given up on nursing based on the hospital jobs that I had, I...

  14. I think I'm done with nursing.

    HealthyNurse replied to MBrickle's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't read this entire thread, just the original post and a few comments. How long have you been working as a peds home health nurse? It seems a little silly to give up on nursing altogether when...

  15. Nutrition certification/education for nurses

    HealthyNurse replied to eflr's topic in Holistic

    Elfer- I've been researching this extensively recently. There are a lot of different options depending on what kind of nutrition education you are looking for. If you want a clinically focused...

  16. Need pros and cons of home healthcare/hospice

    HealthyNurse replied to RoyalNurse2010's topic in Home Health

    Cons- Lengthy documentation, Can be professionally isolating at times (because you are working on your own and have limited contact with nurses and other staff), Lots of phone calls/holding to talk to...

  17. Charting in HH

    HealthyNurse replied to AlphaPig's topic in Home Health

    Documentation in home health is driven by regulatory requirements- of which there are a lot for home health. The OASIS is a comprehensive assessment that is required at the time points that the above...

  18. Documentation altering/tampering...Is this the norm???

    HealthyNurse replied to RollerRN's topic in Home Health

    I am a home health surveyor that conducts federal CMS surveys. This is Medicare fraud. I don't understand the posters that replied, "Take it or leave it." It is true that there is rampant Medicare...

  19. Consulting

    HealthyNurse posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Anyone have any experience with starting or operating a consultanting business? My current work is as an educator for a home care and hospice agency. I also have a background in quality and patient...

  20. Advice for a young home health nurse. please :)

    HealthyNurse replied to wunzieRNBSN's topic in Home Health

    Only you can decide what is the "right" career path for you. Did you start this job in Sept. 2010 or Sept. of this year? If you've been at it for over a year, I would say that you've already...

  21. Several questions from a new HH RN

    HealthyNurse replied to NCIANurse's topic in Home Health

    I disagree with the other posters about wearing scrubs. I have worked at agencies where the policy is business casual- no scrubs allowed. So, you really need to double-check with the agency. If it...

  22. Consulting business- Any thoughts?

    HealthyNurse replied to HealthyNurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Thank you to all for the great ideas!!! I will start working on my business plan now and that will help the time past faster while getting this valuable experience as a surveyor. I really feel like...

  23. Consulting business- Any thoughts?

    HealthyNurse posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Does anyone else aspire to become a consultant or already own a consulting business? I posted about a year ago my idea to become a home health consultant- helping home health and hospice agencies do...

  24. Have you ever worked as a state surveyor?

    HealthyNurse replied to sasha2lady's topic in Nursing Career

    As state surveyors, we follow the Conditions of Participation (COPs for Medicare) when giving citations. Each provider type (type of health care organization, i.e. hospital, home health, ambulatory...

  25. Have you ever worked as a state surveyor?

    HealthyNurse replied to sasha2lady's topic in Nursing Career

    I did not know anyone at the state when I got my position. I found it by looking at job postings on my state's employment site and applying and interviewing for the position. I have a background...