LolaKabob

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1. Ancillary help

   LolaKabob replied to Nativejenny's topic in MDS

   I've had this issue with the building I work for now and the building I worked at previously. The previous building was small and mostly LTC and I would provide a monthly calendar as well as a weekly. It doesn't help though. You can only hound so muc...

2. RCM/MDS other job duties

   LolaKabob replied to Starsky64's topic in MDS

   I wonder if there is a character limit on this site as I may quickly meet it listing my duties! I am an LVN MDS Coordinator in a 36 bed skilled facility. We run an average of 6 medicares at any given time. I am also the DSD, Assistant Administrator, ...

3. ICD9 Codes for Long Term Care

   LolaKabob replied to Luvmy4angels's topic in MDS

   I have compiled a list over the last couple years of ICD9 codes and the definitions for the Diagnosis. Here it is.... Common DX definition list: Acute Myocardial Infarction (410.41): interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart (heart attack)...

4. MDS assessments

   LolaKabob replied to graceRN67's topic in MDS

   Hi Grace! No you do not have to submit the admission assessment if it is less than 14 days. Per the MDS manual, you must turn in any part (if any) of the assessment that is completed to medical records as it is part of the patient's record in the fac...

5. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   LolaKabob replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   You know whats funny, the facility i work for has hired a new girl for on call outta no where now almost like theyre getting ready for one of us to quit! Ive only been an LPN for 6 mos and im not loving my job! Im hoping i feel this way because of th...

6. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   LolaKabob replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   Okay, so I'm having an issue at work that I would love to hear other's take on. I have been working as an LVN the last 6mos at a skilled nursing facility. When i was first hired, they had me on PMs and told me that I would be in an AM position within...

7. First Job and The State is Coming...NEED HELP!!

   LolaKabob posted a topic in General Nursing

   Okay, I'm a new nurse and have been working for about three months now. The place I work at is basically a dump to say the least. Everything that could save money for them is expected of us. Because of that, I have picked up some bad habits. Now, not...

8. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   LolaKabob replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   Always like to hear random facts...

9. 2nd time NCLEX, PASSED!

   LolaKabob replied to mazeRN's topic in NCLEX

   wonderful!!!!! talk about a weight lifted from your shoulders yah???? :thankya:

10. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

    LolaKabob replied to Brian's topic in Relations

    I've never met a nurse that has said when they first started, they were treated well by the other nurses who had been there before them!

11. Trying to see if nursing is for me?!

    LolaKabob replied to pumpkin1984's topic in LPN/LVN

    Becoming a CNA may steer you away from nursing to be honest. The job of a CNA and the job of a Nurse (LPN or Rn) is so different! If anything though, you can at least be exposed to the environment of patient care as well as see what it is that a nurs...

12. Took NCLEX PN Aug. 30th.....85 quest.

    LolaKabob replied to kerybery83's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks for the info. I thought I was just crazy and couldn't see the option!

13. Took NCLEX PN Aug. 30th.....85 quest.

    LolaKabob replied to kerybery83's topic in NCLEX

    Hey there! I'm still waiting for my results! When did you take yours again?? I took it on 10/7. Oh and I can't figure out how to reply to a private message on this thing! lol I know...lame!

14. Took NCLEX PN Aug. 30th.....85 quest.

    LolaKabob replied to kerybery83's topic in NCLEX

15. Took NCLEX PN Aug. 30th.....85 quest.

    LolaKabob replied to kerybery83's topic in NCLEX

    hmm i had maybe one question that seemed to be VERY similar to a previous one but I'm sure there was no significant reason behind it. Mine stopped at 85 too and i was sooo happy when it did but it was soon followed with the realization that they've d...