I found the resources on their web sites very helpful for private duty nursing and becoming an independet contractor. Info on what you asked about can be found at: National Nurses in Business...
Jenn55e replied to WI_home_RN's topic in Private Duty
IL has an "Illinois Chapter: National Private Duty Association" (link below) or you can google for it. Illinois Chapter: National Private Duty Association - All Private Duty - All The Time - Home Care...
Jenn55e replied to ArwenEvenstar's topic in Private Duty
Try googling Minnesota private duty nurse. A site connected to the dhs.state.mn.us popped up: MHCP Provider Manual - Home Care Services - Private Duty Nursing (PDN) Services If you scroll down to...
If you google Tennessee private duty nurse, a tennessee.gov web site pops up: http://tennessee.gov/hsda/news/APPLYC~1.PDF Hopefully, you can find answers to your questions at the above link. Are you...
The thread "private duty nurse" by nurse marie (started 8/17/1999) has really good information on how to get those provider #s. Being billing independently as an RN, LPN, or NP depends on your state....
Jenn55e replied to vlntrnurs's topic in Private Duty
In the search box (of all nurses), type in "private duty nurse" by nursemarie. She started the thread a while back (Aug 17, 1999), but there has been new info added. Advertising is typically done...
Jenn55e replied to EpiattIPNurse's topic in Private Duty
I find myself cleaning and sanitizing the areas that I work in often, just from my own habits. This is so that I can work in a clean, safe, and sanitized environment to care for the client. I would...
Jenn55e replied to WI_home_RN's topic in Private Duty
Why is that? The misconception that "RNs doing private duty or home shift work are losing their skills" seems to be rampant. You said it best! These cases involve higher level nursing skills and...