rnwings

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1. Took a position as MDS Coordinator

   rnwings replied to rnwings's topic in MDS

   Dear Raus61, Thank you for your response. I began my training last Wednesday. So far I understand your "gathering " of information. Putting it into the computer is another issue. They are telling me "I'm reading into the questions to much and making ...

2. Took a position as MDS Coordinator

   rnwings posted a topic in MDS

   Just took a position at work for MDS. I am an RN and have been at my place of employment in Michigan for 13 years now. I am starting my training tomorrow with an RN from that position. I have a pretty good idea what they do, was just wondering if any...

3. Pain Med Administration

   rnwings replied to nikkole318's topic in Safety

   Yes, be sure you know the peak times of each med as well as the route. I would definately start with the smaller dose first and move my way up the chain. And assess assess, assesss. I know being on a busy med surge floor sometimes that is hard to do....

4. Smoking coworkers and fair breaks

   rnwings replied to vlomankill's topic in Relations

   I am a smoker, but we do not seem to have this problem where I work. I guess we respect each other and know that everyone desreves there right to a TIMELY break. Sorry for your frustrtion. Hope things get better for you.

5. Facility wants to take my RN title away

   rnwings replied to rnwings's topic in General Nursing

   Your awsome, I love this reply.

6. Facility wants to take my RN title away

   rnwings replied to rnwings's topic in General Nursing

   Just wanted to say THANK YOU for yiur comment. It really means a lot when someone is listening.

7. Long Term Care Nursing

   rnwings replied to RATCHETT's topic in General Nursing

   Just wanted to say AWSOME artical ! ! ! I am a RN of 8 years. All in long term care, by choice. :redbeathe I'm glad your experience in long term care has changed your "stigma":yeah:

8. Facility wants to take my RN title away

   rnwings posted a topic in General Nursing

   The long term facility I work at wants to take away my RN title at the end of my name on my badge and put "Clinical Associate". Can they do this? I worked hard for my RN title and do not believe this can be fair. With this NEW title I feel like I wo...

9. What I do to relax

   rnwings replied to Babs0512's topic in Stress 101

   Babs0512, I clicked on your suggestion on what you do to relieve stress. "The interview with God" And might I say How AWESOME ! ! ! ! I refered it to 10 friends. Thanks so much RN Wings

10. Nurse-Patient Ratios

    rnwings replied to pattin13's topic in Safety

    babysitter2 Don't get me wrong, I love my job with all my heart, for my patients. But if your strong and versitile, you'll make it. Chin up. You can do it !!!!

11. Nurse-Patient Ratios

    rnwings replied to pattin13's topic in Safety

    jerzytech This sounds pretty good, compared to what I get. Where did you say you work? Are they looking for any help?

12. Nurse-Patient Ratios

    rnwings replied to pattin13's topic in Safety

    where can I find info on "UNION"? Could this cause my employment to be at risk? I've heard that at my facility when administation hears "UNION" they get a little upset.

13. Nurse-Patient Ratios

    rnwings replied to pattin13's topic in Safety

    Where can I find info on "union"? And, will this put my employment at risk? I've heard that when my facility hears "Unoin" the administration gets very upset.

14. Nurse-Patient Ratios

    rnwings replied to pattin13's topic in Safety

    I work in a geriatric skilled facility. I am a RN charge nurse, pass meds to 28 residents have 3 CNAs and a Ward clerk. Most of my residents are, demencia, alzheimers, quit a few parkinsons and the behaviors are through the roof. Don't dare ask for h...

15. Medication errors

    rnwings replied to Buffy's topic in Geriatric

    I am a Charge Nurse where I work. I am currently having problems with my CNAs. Lately we have a new group of young girls, and I am having trouble gaining respect. Any ideas out there? I don't want to be known as "------"