kate912

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1. Becoming Independent Nurse Contractor

   kate912 replied to BMOB's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   Hello: As a nurse you do have to be an NP IF you want to bill Medicare/Medicaid. BUT you do not have to be an NP to be an independant practicioner, consultant or to have a business. As to the wound...

2. Any Nurse inventors here?

   kate912 replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   I invented a wound measuring device. A software program on the triad of outcomes with predicitve model database. A glove dispensing unti and a Carepath program for wound types (765 paths). I was out...

3. Any Nurse inventors here?

   kate912 replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   YMail it to yourself. Keep a log or "diary" of your thoughts, communication with others and meetings regarding the ideas. See a patent attorney... sometimes they will give you an initial meeting at no...

4. Becoming Independent Nurse Contractor

   kate912 replied to BMOB's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   An independent contractor is (in this case) a nurse that consults to another business or agency on a specific aspect of business. When you contract your services, you set up an agreement with the...

5. Any Nurse inventors here?

   kate912 replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   Hi... I would be happy to talk wit you. I have three patents. I also sold a trademarked software program to a large corporation. First piece of advice:write up your idea... draw a picture as well....

6. Becoming Independent Nurse Contractor

   kate912 replied to BMOB's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   HI Welcome to the world of owning your own business/practice. I have been in a private practice since 1983. I really enjoy what it entails and offers. Yes, there are bumps along the way...but oh what...

7. Basic day for FN? and average salary?

   kate912 replied to iy0ga's topic in Forensic

   Susie...thanks for your reply. I am thinking about Kaplan... I have been doing legal reviews and have found it very lucrative. I am in northeast Maryland...originally St Louis, MO. I think you are...

8. How to get in to Forensic Nursing

   kate912 replied to Jackie F.'s topic in Forensic

   How did you like the Kaplan course? I am considering enrolling. I currently do forensics for long term care/geriatric cases which I have found very interesting and yes, I earn a good income. Please...

9. Basic day for FN? and average salary?

   kate912 replied to iy0ga's topic in Forensic

   I didn't get any replies, but I am interested in talking about it. I am doing some consulting in forensics but would like to connect with others to compare

10. Basic day for FN? and average salary?

    kate912 replied to iy0ga's topic in Forensic

    Did you get any responses? I am interested and do have some experience. Let me know.