CardiacNP01

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1. reimbursement for procedures (PICC)

   CardiacNP01 replied to JEKA's topic in NP

   Our team of NPs place PICCS, central lines, a-lines, quintons, etc for our hospital. For PICCs, I believe it's around $420 per line.

2. Experience to become CLNC

   CardiacNP01 replied to rose1229's topic in Legal

   With regard to the initial question, I agree with Siri 110%. There's no substitute for experience...looking back, I realize how much I know now...more importantly, I realize I didn't know with 2 years of experience (even though I was comfortable). M...

3. Client Breaks Contract....Now What???

   CardiacNP01 replied to TX_Travel_RN's topic in Travel

   This is just a guess.... Since the hospital has a contract with the agency, they would probably have to adhere to their agreement (to pay the full housing stipend, etc).... the agency may need throw some perks your way and/or maybe you can start your...

4. What is Travel Nursing like?

   CardiacNP01 replied to khuship's topic in Travel

   Just remember...whatever they promise or whatever you agree upon, get it in writing...EVERYTIME.

5. grounds for breaking contract?

   CardiacNP01 replied to jenna_rn's topic in Travel

   And they mean EVERYTHING.... phone interviews are useless with regard to promises. Remember, if it's worth discussing, it's worth getting it in writing.

6. Contract tips

   CardiacNP01 replied to suzanne4's topic in Travel

   Suzanne wrote: "If you one does not have a tax home in another area, and they are getting the per diem, then it is not tax deductable and they will have to pay taxes on it as well as penalties and we are seeing more and more of this. Agencies promis...

7. Contract tips

   CardiacNP01 replied to suzanne4's topic in Travel

   A quick example to support the advice of this excellent post. In Jan of 1999, I had accepted my 2nd travel assignment with a "heart institute" in Miami Beach. (I'd be happy to tell you the name of the nationally known hospital organization if that's ...

8. LNC - Houston

   CardiacNP01 replied to CardiacNP01's topic in Legal

   Diahni, To answer your other question...Yes, I work two days per week. I work a 12hr shift and then a 24hr shift, but are paid for 40hrs. On the 24hr shifts we are provided a comfortable sleep room. We often have 8 to 10 days between the next shi...

9. LNC - Houston

   CardiacNP01 replied to CardiacNP01's topic in Legal

   Thanks so much Siri. I'll be back with more questions I'm sure. I appreciate the input....very helpful. Jay

10. LNC - Houston

    CardiacNP01 posted a topic in Legal

    Hello Sirs and All, I've been an ACNP (Acute Care NP) for seven years with a background in internal medicine, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, and orthopedics. I have a wonderful full-time career making excellent money working only 2 days per wee...

11. Advice for someone considering RN in AR

    CardiacNP01 replied to RDH's topic in Arkansas

    There are job shortages across the state and the country...critical shortages in the larger areas. If you are considering advanced practice, I strongly suggest that you obtain your BSN (meaning forgo the LPN or ADN programs) and then get the critic...

12. MD, DO, NP, DC, OD -- Who deserves the title PCP?

    CardiacNP01 replied to RMARTINNC's topic in NP

    While I haven't had a chance to respond before now, I feel that RuralNP stated it beautifully. Additionally, I've had experiences similar to that of RNMARTINNC. With all due respect to Tenesma, I've had to correct dozens of overzealous interns (with...

13. Why is it MEN seem to get along better in this field than WOMEN??!!!

    CardiacNP01 replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in Relations

    i believe it's a fundamental difference in the genders (i.e. men are from mars, women are from venus, or vice versa). regardless of the reason, this is without question one of core problems that has plagued nursing for years (or even decades). the ...

14. MD, DO, NP, DC, OD -- Who deserves the title PCP?

    CardiacNP01 replied to RMARTINNC's topic in NP

    It seems (to me anyway) that this discussion may have become more about the "status" and "recognition" versus quality of care. There are a couple of points I'd like to make. 1.) I somewhat agree with the first post. However, as a nurse practitioner,...