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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...

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):...

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...

We did a 30 day PPS on a patient on 9/25/10 with the 2.0 software and obtained a RUG III for that assessment. Our billing company is saying that they need a RUG IV score for the days in October that...

Right, thats where the problem was...i was picking "yes" for the "is this the 1st assmt" question when i was doing the entry. Thanks for the help! Reallly appreciated!

Hello Guys and Gals! I had a patient that came into the facility (SNF) on private pay hospice and they died in the facility 6 days later. What kind of assessment should be done. My nurse consultant...

Hello Guys and Gals! I had a patient that came into the facility (SNF) on private pay hospice and they died in the facility 6 days later. What kind of assessment should be done. My nurse consultant...

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...

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...

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...

Always like to hear random facts...

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

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!

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...

Thanks for the info. I thought I was just crazy and couldn't see the option! :uhoh3:

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!

[quote=lvnhopeful;3175134]I'm with you. Besides that, I am tired of studying. I passed with 10 A's and three B's, but still feel awful about this test. You would think we'd be allowed to get a...

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...

How many questions did you stop at? Also, did you have a lot of prioritization?

tigerlily, i just took the nclex exam on tuesday and i too studied the flashcards you have as well as read a million page book on nclex prep. i left the test feeling like i guessed on a lotttt of the...

hey guys, i took the nclex on tuesday and now i just have to wait a measly 5 weeks!!!! my questions stopped at 85 and i left feeling like i guessed on most of the questions. i couldnt tell which...

this letter was posted on another thread and i think it will a whole bunch of us out. for any one who has to take the nclex or has recently took it and feels that never ending anxiety....this is...

is that face suppose to be saying "99"...lol ;)

Ok, so I'm kinda new to this site and reading your guys' posts has been helpful. im a recent graduate who is about to take my NCLEX exam on Oct. 7th. I cannot express how sick to my stomach i am. I...

Ok, so I'm kinda new to this site and reading your guys' posts has been helpful. im a recent graduate who is about to take my NCLEX exam on Oct. 7th. I cannot express how sick to my stomach i am. I...