chlori

chlori has 11 years experience and specializes in Long term care.

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1. Stigma with LTC

   chlori replied to Derek1975's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   It goes back to what do you want to do with your nursing degree? I started off in long term care many years ago as an STNA, then an LPN, then an RN, and now 6 months out from my BSN....and still work...

2. online education or not??

   chlori posted a topic in Nurse Management

   I am currently attending University of Phoenix and about 6 months out from my BSN. I chose this route for flexibility. My long term goal is either MSN or MBA and I wanted to know if anyone out there...

3. Any ideas for effective ADL training?

   chlori posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Hello my fellow MDS nurses. Does anyone have any tips for effective ADL training for not so enthusiastic STNAs and

4. Offered MDS Position

   chlori replied to simprocon's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   On the other hand...you may love it. I wouldn't exactly call being an MDS nurse a "stand still" position. It all depends on what you want to do with your nursing education. I have worked in long term...

5. case mix question

   chlori replied to chlori's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Oh my, I bet you are BUUUUSY! What part of Ohio are you in, what facility? We may be neighbors

6. case mix question

   chlori replied to chlori's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Thanks for the input. I guess things are different state to state. I am from Ohio and I believe the average case mix score is 2.0 with our midwest buildings. Interesting how medicaid does things....

7. Information Please LPN to RN

   chlori replied to HMNBRD's topic in Ohio Nursing

   Hello! Sinclair community college offers a bridge program. They say it is # 2 in the country for nursing school. It has a bad reputation for their waiting list, but as an LPN after you complete your...

8. case mix question

   chlori posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Hey all, in our building, they expect our case mix to be 2.3 whole house and 2.3 caid only. We only have 148 beds and maybe run an average of 4 medicares. We also do not have alot of things such as...

9. MDS Coordinators/ RN or LPN Assessment Coordinators

   chlori replied to RN 4 Life's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   I have a question for everyone out there. What are everyone's medicaid and medicare average case mix scores? And what type of building is

10. Do Students Get Breaks In Clinicals?

    chlori replied to FutureNurse2008's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi there. To me, nursing school is almost like boot camp. We have clinicals from 4p-10 or 10:30p and get one half hour. And not to mention the thousand other criteria we must meet to stay in...

11. MDS Coordinator salaries

    chlori replied to Nascar nurse's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    If there was that big of need, then definately everyone available should have chipped in or been assigned to work the floor. I have been in LTC for 10 years from being a CNA, LPN, and almost an RN. I...

12. MDS Coordinator salaries

    chlori replied to Nascar nurse's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Do any MDS nurses out there have to be on call at there facility when someone calls off? If so, is the pay

13. MDS Coordinator salaries

    chlori replied to Nascar nurse's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I am an LPN in in OH working in MDS and I make $22/hr. I am responsible for about 70 residents in an alzheimers facility. We have mabye an average of 10 skilled people. I have only been at this for...