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1. MDS for falls...

   momma2rn replied to momma2rn's topic in MDS

   I just don't see how something the CMS states can be open to interpretation- change in planes or some such thing. It worries me because they want me to chart it in the MDS as no falls- even if they have lowers which should be considered falls accord...

2. MDS for falls...

   momma2rn replied to momma2rn's topic in MDS

   That is exactly what I thought, but the COO thinks that if our facility interprets it a certain way that they can argue the case. Just makes me SMH.

3. MDS for falls...

   momma2rn posted a topic in MDS

   Our facility recently decided that their interpretation of falls does not include lowers. However, the RAI manual says that even if the resident is intercepted, it is still considered a fall and should be charted as such. I am kind of at a loss in ...

4. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

   momma2rn replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

   I had one yesterday come in with a headache and tell me she had been swimming at the Ramada with her friends, and she was told somebody peed in the pool. Of course, this 'headache' was legitimately caused by somebody peeing in the pool. lol.

5. New grad, no job, SO confused

   momma2rn replied to momma2rn's topic in New Nurse

   We've talked about it. He will still make more money than me even when I get a job and have been working for a while; he is a higher up at a nuke plant and has been there for 7 years. My schedule will have to revolve around his, which is hard in nu...

6. New grad, no job, SO confused

   momma2rn replied to momma2rn's topic in New Nurse

   I do understand that, and I realize it is part of the reason I am having a difficult time. But, it isn't a choice at this point in time.

7. New grad, no job, SO confused

   momma2rn replied to momma2rn's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you to all that posted words of encouragement, advice, and insight. I had another interview today for a hospice RN position that went horribly. Filled out an application Tuesday and took my resume in. Got a call that same afternoon and an in...

8. New grad, no job, SO confused

   momma2rn posted a topic in New Nurse

   This may be a long post, so if you are reading, bear with me.. I was a medical transcriptionist before I went into nursing. I LOVE science, especially physiology and anatomy. I did well all through college, good grades, and graduated 12/12. I appl...