MDSnursing

MDSnursing specializes in MDS Coordinator and Floor Nurse.

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1. Question for anyone familiar with MDS process

   MDSnursing replied to MDSnursing's topic in MDS

   Hey Thanks! Not real familiar with Excel-although I do use it everyday for Daily Census sheets. Will this program work for OBRA assessments? IF so, how do I 'program' it to use the OBRA schedule? Really appreciate the assistance. Thanks, Dara

2. Question for anyone familiar with MDS process

   MDSnursing posted a topic in MDS

   Hello All, End of month again, and I'm wondering what everone use's as a date calculater? Am I outdated with my PPS Spinner by Brigg's? Is there something available online as a date calculater? I've tried several online calenders, however they will...

3. Nursing Care Plans..

   MDSnursing replied to NS_RN's topic in Geriatric

   Daytonite, Thank you for sharing the wealth of information you have accumulated! Wow, as an MDS Coordinator maybe I've got a 'virtual resourse' with you my friend. Thank You so much! (Now to try and find the time to read and research and remembe...

4. Your Favorite one liner used with patients

   MDSnursing replied to scaredofshots's topic in Humor

   Before checking a blood sugar- "Do you want to try poking your nose or ear this time" Or, "Where do you want your insulin today- belly, arm, under the big toenail or in the eyeball" Usually I respong "Well, maybe tomorrow. Loooks like your belly...

5. Mds-rugs

   MDSnursing replied to RondaS's topic in MDS

   No Way!!! It cant be that easy. So your saying that its ok to not address whether they have symptoms of dehydration? Or house protocol to address fluid maintenence, such as routine water passes, etc? Amazing. I have been writing essays. Maybe ne...

6. Mds-rugs

   MDSnursing replied to RondaS's topic in MDS

   Hello All- New to this forum as well. Sorry to bring up an old thread-was wondering if I could get some information no the list serve as well Rhonda. Also-does any one here use generic templates for Rap's? Been thinking that there must be a more ...

7. Need Help With Rap Summaries For Delirium

   MDSnursing posted a topic in Geriatric

   Hello There! Allow me to introduce myself-I am a LPN in Washington State, and I work in the Yelm area, live in Lacey/Olympia area. Just discovered this site, and WOW what a resource!!! Have a bit if a dilema presently if anyone is available to as...

8. care plan meetings in LTC

   MDSnursing replied to dysont's topic in Geriatric

   Hello There! Please forgive me for restarting a thread that is two years old. I found it to be quite informative. I am new to my position as a MDS coordinator~about a year now. Had about a month of training however only on MDS', as my predecessor ...

9. Lacy, WA

   MDSnursing replied to linda8532's topic in Washington

   Hello I am new to these boards. I live in Lacey Wa. It is a beautiful place, like no other. Plenty of shopping, clean parks, a great place to raise a family. My first job as a nurse was at Mother Josephs Care Center, which is owned by Providence ...