123becky

123becky specializes in SNF, LTC..

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1. Unreasonable family members in the nursing home?

   123becky replied to TreehuggerRN's topic in General Nursing

   I know that it does cost a good deal of money to have a parent in LTC. the only reason that someone is a resident is because the family is unable to provide the care needed 24hour a day. We go back to the money. People assume in LTC that their lov...

2. Help with Care Plans!!! What all to care plan???

   123becky replied to Illusion_mbk's topic in MDS

   Everyone in my facility has 7 care plans. !. Information. i put discharge plan, code status. MD visits. Pod visits, DDS, Ocular visits. Ability to self medicate, elopement risk. Next is COGNITIVE FUNCTION/COMMUNICATION, THEN ADL SELF PERFORMANCE/ R...

3. Roster/Sample Matrix

   123becky replied to carrieMDSrn's topic in MDS

   I am a lucky nurse. My software takes from the MDS into the roster from the most recent MDS.. on the face sheet I can adapt who is admitted with contracture, or foleys, or if someone is on an ABT. Also where I put the flu shot & the pneumovac. ...

4. The QI report is not my fault

   123becky replied to susanthomas1954's topic in MDS

   As far as contractures, the best thing would be to document their presence in the admit assessment, most are admitted with these damn things anyway. All assessments should include that range of motion was done & resident shows limitations. Why ...

5. DON position

   123becky replied to Schmoo1022's topic in LTC Directors

   I have been offered a similar opportunity. My ADM. has offered to send me through School for the few classes I need to complete my RN training. The ADM is also the owner. I have worked for this Facility for 13 years. I have been doing the MDS's &...

6. healthcare experience

   123becky replied to formerSLP's topic in Nebraska

   Please do work as a CNA prior to becoming a nurse. I have 33 years of nursing experience (I include my years a a CNA & CSM, as well as the last 27 years as an LPN). From my observations, CNA's make the best nurses, LPN or RN. You will appreciat...

7. Hamilton College

   123becky replied to mimo_665's topic in Nebraska

   Please check out metro or iowa western first. I have heard the cost of this (Hamiltons) program rivals my son's 4 year BS. I went to Metro a million years ago. The program was tough, but very well worth it.

8. How do I train.....

   123becky posted a topic in MDS

   First post. I have been doing MDS RAPS & CARE PLANS since OBRA went thru. I just can't keep on doing them, I guess I am crispy when it comes to this position. I have been trying to train a new nurse on how to do this job, & I am failing. ...