It is only easy if everything falls into place, i.e. good docs, repetition, macros/expander -sm
Posted By: Laura E. on 2005-08-26
In Reply to: It will be so worth it. After seven years at home, I pull in $100/day sm - Stay Home
This is not the norm. I average 130-175 lph, so it would take me a bit longer than 3 hours to make $100 (I am only PT now so I don't make much more than $50 a day) , and as she would be starting out fresh at a new job, probably with a national doing nothing but ESL the odds are she won't be making $100 in 3 hours.
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MACROS/EASY TEXT
HELP!!! Can anybody tell me how to create macros or easy text in Word 2003? I need to create macros that will allow me to just fill in the blanks......any help appreciated.
Here's a place to start--with student docs (sm)
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/
Easy to do when you are doing a limited amount of docs.
I work on 2 accounts with a handful of docs. I have created templates for each one. Each template has approximately 30 lines already transcribed because the docs use the same ROS and PE all the time. In addition, I use IT which does about 50% of my Keystrokes for me. On easy clinic accounts like this with limited docs, 300 is easy.
Word Expander Programs - Are there any expander programs that are easy to use and learn
that are similar to the MS Word expander? I prefer something very simple. I like MS Word expander; however I have gone over my limits and cannot add any more shortcuts so I need a program that will hold a larger amount of shortcuts. Many thanks.
It varies so much with your ESLs, how good you are with your shortcuts, macros, etc. but most jobs
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Instant Text Macros vs Word Macros
Thank you for replying to my VR macro question on mtstars. I was hoping someone like you with knowledge of Instant Text and VR work could help me out. Could you give me an example of how you would set up a macro to change a period to a comma and uncap the next letter in Instant Text for example? Do you think using macros and commands like this in Instant Text is more productive than creating them in Word?
What is your typing speed and do you use a lot of templates or have repetition?
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Where is a good place to
I am looking at IC jobs and most require Word 2000 or above. I have a Dell computer and it came with WP. I need the full version, not an upgrade. Does anyone know of any deals online? or is it best to go somewhere like Staples?
TIA
Easy to work with. You can look up old reports. Your own word expander will work
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Don't think most of us are blessed with the clear sound, repetition, and few ESLs that you must
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People may call repetition of this thread 'boring', but - sm
I think it needs to be repeated over and over again to anyone who will read and/or listen, in order for this truth to finally sink in. Many of us seem to have been brainwashed by the industry's rhetoric about a 'global economy' (i.e., lowering of living standards in the US?), and 'that's just how things are, now - get used to it.') I think the future of MT as a US industry, as opposed to a purely offshore, sweatshop industry, depends on this message getting out there.
DSG is NOT a good place at all!! Stay away please
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MQ was a good place to work
I have been with them for 6 years and before that with another company. I have been extremely happy working for MQ; but too many things are changing and it is a very uncomfortable feeling. I wish I still had my old office to work from but unfortunately I have no say.
I might be checking out the grass on the other side to see if it is really any greener. What do I have to lose? I am no longer happy.
I wish you well and hopefully your office won't be closed and you are transferred into unfamilar territory.
Need a good place to get ink cartridges.
I have been ordering my HP ink cartridges for Office Depot. The expense is getting out of hand, and the ink does not last any time at all. Does anyone have any ideas? Walmart seems to be higher than Office Depot. I have gotten burned before ordering from some place online. The cartridges were an off brand, and although they said they would, they would not work in our printers.
Some bluster- of course docs aren't training to be MTs, mostly Spheris trying to look good BUT
they are definitely trying to grow the business and knock out more of the American share of the market.
Maybe that's a good thing - it's a reason for the Indian docs to GO HOME
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Where's a good place to find curtains?
My new office is ready to paint and decorate, so I want to get everything ordered. They didn't have anything I liked at eBay, K-Mart or Shopko. Any ideas?
Be very careful!!! Does not sound like a good place to go. nm
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Good and easy latkes!
Thanks so much for the wish! I buy the frozen latkes from Trader Joe's, and they are quick and easy. Yummy with Daisy light sour cream and applesauce. Our kids absolutely love them.
This is a good career, but it is not easy. sm
I work about 30 hours a week and make around 1500-1800 a month. It depends on your typing speed and your stamina, and mine are just average. Some make more per hour, some less.
It is hard work. You are constantly being challenged to learn new things, the medical field moves very fast.
There are a lot of changes going on now, with many of the companies sending work to other countries to be done. Some feel there won't be any jobs in a few years, but I don't think this way. Many of us may be editing off-shore work, and that can cut down on the paycheck.
I personally think that there will always be a place for really well-trained individuals. You just have to search harder to find the right job for you. Some of us are used to making $20-30 an hour in the past (I was), and it is discouraging to work for so much less. But I think the new graduates who get jobs are more optimistic.
You might go to the "New MT/Student" section of this forum and post a message, get the opinions of some of the newer MTs.
Those are both good schools, not cheap, but I believe both will help you get a job if you make good grades.
You'll hear both positive and negative on this board, so sift through and judge for yourself. Just remember, this is not a "quick fix," but a long-term commitment that can pay off well, if you check things out and it really is right for you.
Good luck whatever you do.
This is becoming the normal, unfortunately. To get assigned docs & accts. makes for good line
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No, MSW AC is not as good as expander (sm)
One major reason being that it ^*^will^*^ crash on you at some point if you have over 2000 entries.
If you liked PRD+, then you should buy Instant Text because you can import your old PRD glossary directly. A lot of people don't like the way IT works because if you use it with the marker method recommended in the manual, it will take forever to get used to and get your line counts up. Just use it in the "classic expander" emulation mode, and you'll lose no time at all.
Why do I like IT? A couple of reasons: 1) It works with pretty much EVERY transcription platform currently used, even weird ones like the wonderful company I work for uses, so I never have to worry about redoing my abbreviations if I should change companies. 2) It will compile glossaries for you. 3) It's really easy to add new abbvs on the fly. 4) You can edit the glossary using Wordpad, so if you get a new account that does headers in a different way, you can use global search and replace to fix the format without having to go in and change every entry.
Feel free to email with questions. Yes, IT is a bit of an investment, but I'd be surprised if you didn't earn it back in less then 2 weeks.
Need a good expander.
Any suggestions compatible with Word.
Good. I Don't Like the Expander, though
Their Expander (ESP) is kind of like AutoCorrect but worse. Your shorts will not expand with punctuation, only a space. But, I use Instant Text so it's not a huge problem.
Other than that, piece of cake platform!
anyone know of a good expander...
that will work with Emdat InScribe. I currently own SmartType which works wtih nothing else. I just got a new IC job that uses this platform and I really really like the work, just not the platform. Any suggestsions would be great. Thank you.
do you have a good expander? nm
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Any MTSO find a good place for their own website?
I recently received a quote for a local web design company, and it was close to $1,000! I don't have that kind of money. I would just like somewhere to tell a little bit about myself and the services I offer to Physicians.
Thanks!
Very nice around there. Good place to chill, hmm, mentally that
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Not a sightseeing place but for a good lobster meal, sm
Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier, Kittery Point, ME.
You bring your own cocktails, appetizers, tablecloth. It is creekside, very casual, parts are open air and parts under a tent. You pick your lobster, they cook and bring to your table. Just fabulous, just get there early because parking is limited.
New Hampshire, there is no sales tax on liquor.
Just driving up the coast of Maine is fabulous.
Have fun!
Good place to search for doctor names?
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I'm looking for a good, easy to follow diet,
Throw me some suggestions. I've tried Weight Watchers but always felt like I was starving, so that's out. I tried counting calories but always went over the limit. Anybody with any good ideas? I need to knock off about 30 pounds. 
Good for you! May I ask what kind of expander you went with?
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Does I-chart have a good expander?
Anyone familiar with Dictaphone I-chart. I'm thinking of working for a company that uses this. Is it good for productivity. I have Word 2000. Is it compatible? Thanks in advance!
What good expander do you suggest and
do you have to remember what you want to call up or how does 1 work? I know in ShortHand I put in Tp and it comes up the patient. Does an Expander work identical to that?
Sounds like a good place, where you work! BTW: the other 2 posts are not mine
Somebody is cloning my username now and posting. Guess on a board like this anyone can troll. So, I guess I will change my username again, so as not to be taken the wrong way. Wow, people really have a lot of time on their hands!
OPs are the kicker with good easy line counts.nm
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It's easy but about 1/2 good, 1/2 bad as to the line counting. May posts if you
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anyone have a good and easy pasta salad recipe?
Something quick and that can serve a lot of people...thanks!!!
Need help finding a good expander program
I work on DocQscribe and I use Instant Text. Does anybody out there work on a different shorthand program that is compatible with DocQscribe? Instant Text is okay but I am wondering if there is another program I would like more.
new at this... how do I choose a good expander program?
 Which is best Expander program? anyway to get a free trial to check out how these things work?
Get a good word expander for starts - sm
I started with ShortHand but then bought Stedmans Smartype which I love; and also a good spellchecker (again I use Stedmans). I don't know how I did it before w/o these. It is like night and day. They help out tremendously do save lots of time. So if you don't already have either of these, I'd highly advise getting them; very necessary to help speed up production, etc.
Good word expander reasonably priced??
I would like to purchase a good word Expander that is reasonably priced, but I can't afford to pay $100 - $200. Does anyone know of one that is good, but is lower priced?
A good expander pays for itself in no time at all.
Word files corrupt too easily so be sure to keep a backup for when you've lost all your shortcuts.
Also remember that you can only use autotext in Word and you're working "harder not smarter." JMHO.
Gotta find a good place to live. My kids play outside.
They know to come in when the street lights flicker on.
Strength in numbers though. I'd never let one of my kids go to the playground on the next street over by themselves, but my parents never let any of us wander off too far by ourselves either. It was always with a bunch of other kids.
A good place to get reasonable, objective info regarding ADHD is CHADD
just keep it in mind for the future. www.chad.org. Also there are some informative videos at coolnurse.com. About 10 videos regarding ADHD. you will have do a search on the site but it's worth it. If it's in her father's family it could be possible that she has it, and if so, you needed to get educated about it and be her advocate. School systems respond very well to confident, well prepared parents who come in to meet for a plan that allows for reasonable accomodations. I've been doing it for years.
I think this falls under
same difference, you say potato and I say pototo, you say tomato and I say tomoto.
Someone who unfairly grabs the easy stuff instead of doing the good, bad, and ugly,
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Looking for a good word expander to go along with MSWord. Does anyone have any suggestions??
Hi all!!! I am currently using MSWord and would like to purchase a word expander. I have done some research, but am still not certain which one to buy. I wish not purchase one that will drain my bank account, but do want one with the capability to have the ability to add an indefinite amount of shortcuts, etc. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!!
Niagara Falls
Canada side is very kid friendly and a lot more to do than on NY side, although more expensive on Canada side with extra taxes on food and hotels.
Try achalasia scan, not a chalasia. Easy one to miss. good luck. nm
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For this account, I charge 0.12 cpl. It is very easy clinic stuff with good dictators, but ...
I also do tapes which are horrible so I'm considering upping my line rate especially if all this aggravation keeps up. When I first took the work, I thought I was being fair because the work was so easy, but then they asked me to do tapes and then work specific hours, print and deliver work three times a week. I wish I would have addressed more than TAT and line rate in the original contract. I do charge them a $5 per delivery fee because of gas prices, but still I think I'm getting the shaft.
Oh well, live and learn. I am negotiating for a local doctor's office here in my hometown, small one doctor office, and I'm here to tell you I will be negotiated every little detail right down to paper and toner charges!
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