Fran-RN

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1. MDS Coordinator sub-forum

   Fran-RN replied to Nascar nurse's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   yea, now what can we discuss.

2. Staffing for 40 Patients?

   Fran-RN replied to burger914's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Staffing ratios should depend on the acuity of the residents. Unlike a rose there arer esident s and then there are RESIDENTS. Passing meds to 40 residents seems unreasonable to me. you have a 2 hr...

3. Nursing home ratings

   Fran-RN replied to SaintsFan1's topic in Indiana Nursing

   We ( LTC nurses) do what the families and MD's tell us. Many people choose DNR status but when the family sees Grandma dying they demand you do something, any thing. and frequently after calling the...

4. Mds Job

   Fran-RN replied to Purple_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I have been MDS coord at 2 different facilities and am applying for that position at my current employer. I really like the job if they will let me do it and not expect 20 other duties. My last job I...

5. Medication Aides

   Fran-RN replied to R.L.Silva's topic in General Nursing

   hello to all, in long term care medication aides have been used for years. Yes, the nurse is responsible for what they do. I'm not sure the public is aware of this, even some of the other CNA s are...

6. Feeling incompetent

   Fran-RN replied to AnotherRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   AnotherRN, don't give up. As Aimee said, you need a plan for your day. I have done the same sort of thing at several different facilities and it really helps keep you focused. I also try to do...

7. What is your net take home pay every two weeks?

   Fran-RN replied to JMP's topic in General Nursing

   Long term care RN, work 8 hrs night on Fri, and 12 hrs night on Sat and Sun. Bring home around $1000/ 2 weeks. have $200 out for insurance and every tax imaginable out. This facility also has pay in...

8. student nurse wants to work with geriatrics

   Fran-RN replied to csnurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I agree with TIM , try working as a CNA. You get some good basic nursing experience. and it will give you a perspective on the cna's role when you become a nurse. good

9. covering her butt

   Fran-RN replied to nrsnangel's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I would not change my charting. but the night nurse could possibly have checked on this resident more frequently than the original documentation showed. we do not always document every time we check...