just got back from my DR

[tluvstink]

I believe it is Social Security Income--and I guess if one has that,it might make them eligible for Medicaid/Medicare (though I think OP is too young for the latter).

Some people will believe that they get treated 'differently' b/c they use public aid. But sometimes--people in life are just rude whether you are poor, or Bill Gates.

Thanks!

Terri

 

[remyandhollandsmommy]

I highly doubt a nurse does the billing.

Just had to address this real quick lol..most people that visit a private practice don't really deal with a nurse but a medical assistant. While technically not a "nurse" they are referred to as such by patients as well as the doctors. And as a medical assistant I can tell you that yes, I am considered by the patients the "nurse" at our office (it isn't worth trying to explain the difference anymore lol) and yes, unfortunately I have worked at a prior office where I not only did the nursing duties, but the billing and front end part too. It was very...umm...busy lol and I barely got a chance to breathe. Now I work in a new office where I get paid more to do less, I am just the "nurse" and deal with patient vitals, Rx, and injections etc lol.

 

[Disney Doll]

In general, nurses don't really care about what kind of insurance you have. We have to take care of people whether they have private insurance, SSI or no insurance.

 

[Mermaid02]

Just had to address this real quick lol..most people that visit a private practice don't really deal with a nurse but a medical assistant. While technically not a "nurse" they are referred to as such by patients as well as the doctors. And as a medical assistant I can tell you that yes, I am considered by the patients the "nurse" at our office (it isn't worth trying to explain the difference anymore lol) and yes, unfortunately I have worked at a prior office where I not only did the nursing duties, but the billing and front end part too. It was very...umm...busy lol and I barely got a chance to breathe. Now I work in a new office where I get paid more to do less, I am just the "nurse" and deal with patient vitals, Rx, and injections etc lol.

Until 2 weeks ago I worked in a pediatric office- it is VERY important if anyone call you a nurse you correct them... otherwise it could be considered misrepresenting your qualifications and the office could be in deep trouble.

I am also amazed that they didn't have "coders".... glad you got out of there!

 

[remyandhollandsmommy]

Until 2 weeks ago I worked in a pediatric office- it is VERY important if anyone call you a nurse you correct them... otherwise it could be considered misrepresenting your qualifications and the office could be in deep trouble.

I am also amazed that they didn't have "coders".... glad you got out of there!

I know lol, I try explaining I am not the nurse that I am the MA but its like they just can't grasp it...of course I work with geriatric patients alot of the time so that could be part of it.

I am glad I am out of that office too...I worked over fifty hours a week and did NOT get a lunch. Being almost seven months preg when I was working there and being that busy over ten hours a day about killed me. I would come home and be in bed by 9pm at the latest and sleep all weekend. Now I am over seven mos and get to keep my hours parttime to 30hrs a week lol...so much nicer! Plus I get lunch so I am not sneaking snacks or starving lol.

 

[bgirldeb]

This isn't just a typo or two. It's like the love child of Faulkner and e.e. cummings without all the literary genius.

 

[Liberty Belle]

I have a learning disability and have great trouble with spelling. Since I'd like to post and I don't want to look like I'm a 6 year-old using my mom's account, I do use spell checker. I also feel that doing so shows respect to others.

The OP goes far beyond bad spelling - her messages have so many spelling and grammar errors that they can be difficult to even follow. As I said, to me, that shows a lack of respect to fellow posters.

A few typos and/or spelling/grammar errors are one thing; but, the OP goes far beyond that.

You do realize there are people of all education and intelligence levels out there, right? I would think you, as someone with a learning disability, would know that and accept people for who they are. Surely if you've got a learning disability you've run into many students in resource classes with you who simply could not learn, for whatever reason.

I don't think that makes them disrespectful. It's who they are. It does not make you any better than they are.