catnip3

catnip3 has 27 years experience and specializes in Long-term care, home health.

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1. How Many MDS Assessments Per Month

   catnip3 replied to ibtootie's topic in MDS

   The census at our facility typically runs in the mid-80's. Before the advent of the ever-so-lovely COTs, I typically completed 62-72 MDS assessments a month. Now, it is typically in the mid-80's (not counting entry trackers)

2. Does anyone like being and MDS coordinator?

   catnip3 replied to NiceShot's topic in MDS

   All nursing jobs have good and bad experiences. Do I like being an MDS coordinator? I left a great employer after 10 years because they re-structured and cut my RNAC position. I tolerated the "new" position I had only 6 months before I joined another...

3. MDS and Hospice Team

   catnip3 replied to Susan.B's topic in MDS

   It would also be very helpful if the Hospice agency can provide the MD-signed certifications of terminal illness as soon as they are updated. Too often I have had to call multiple times for them. They are needed so we can answer the question in Sec...

4. After 2 months..what do you think of the MDS 3.0?

   catnip3 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in MDS

   Good luck! If only change meant good things for once, but it rarely ever does.

5. Nursing and Tattoos!!

   catnip3 replied to Andre4063's topic in Career Support

   I have tattoos, but because of my profession, I got them where they would not be visible in the work setting.

6. After 2 months..what do you think of the MDS 3.0?

   catnip3 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in MDS

   Well, my attempt to embrace change was not successful after a nearly 6 month try. I've been admittedly unhappy as an "assessment nurse", but good fortune came along in the form of an opportunity as an MDS coordinator at a much smaller facility than ...

7. gift ideas for nurses I have clinical with...

   catnip3 replied to ldutton2's topic in General Nursing

   I've gotten a gift of a nice hand lotion and lip balm which was truly appreciated- Avon's Silicone Glove is a good example of a perfect lotion for those of us who are constantly washing our hands (and no, I'm not an Avon lady!...)

8. After 2 months..what do you think of the MDS 3.0?

   catnip3 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in MDS

9. After 2 months..what do you think of the MDS 3.0?

   catnip3 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in MDS

   3.0 has resulted in MAJOR changes in our facility, and I am so disheartened. We are a facility of over 180 beds. Prior to 3.0, we had 4 RNACs- 1 full time, and 3 at 32 hours a week. I had been an RNAC for 10 years. We were responsible for the ent...

10. unable to find MDS job...

    catnip3 replied to amazing09's topic in MDS

    I'm a rare one, I guess! I was hired as a totally inexperienced RNAC who had 12 years home health backround! I had NO experience as an RNAC, but dealt with PPS and the OASIS assessment process in home health. I guess I did okay... 10 years later, ...

11. mds 3.0

    catnip3 replied to luvwine's topic in MDS

    I am admittedly discouraged and petrified about the upcoming change. Our corporation has handled everything with 3.0, with absolutely no input requested from us RNACs. Corporate went to all the nice seminars/training sessions, and now they will tra...

12. Grades in nursing school vs. success as a nurse?

    catnip3 replied to MachThree's topic in General Nursing

    My best friend had a hard time in nursing school, and was on "probation" for borderline grades. She failed her state boards the first time. But she FLOURISHED as a nurse when she got out in the real working world! She is an excellent nurse with gr...

13. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton anyone?

    catnip3 replied to jenna3uc's topic in Pennsylvania

    It's nice to know there are others from this area. I live right between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. I've lived here all my life, and in my middle age I really am ready for a change, if only Hubby and I could gather up the guts to move! (We are in ...

14. CP meeting invites

    catnip3 replied to glm777's topic in MDS

    Ah, yes, I forgot about Hospice. Their nurse and/or social worker usually comes.

15. CP meeting invites

    catnip3 replied to glm777's topic in MDS

    We invite the residents' FRP via letter, and give the resident a nice personal invitation that looks like a party invitation. Our response is great, with about 50-75% of the families and/or residents attending. The input of all, even an "incapable"...