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  1. springfield IL nursing schools

    nurse555 replied to tiffiejoy78's topic in Illinois Nursing

    A friend of mine just started her pre reqs there and will likely start her nursing program next fall from what her advisor told

  2. Need to Vent

    nurse555 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I just need a place to vent. I have been employed at the same place for 5 yrs. I am on my 4th DON. I went back to school for my RN this past year and now my work life is total chaos. I have a...

  3. Need to Vent

    nurse555 replied to nurse555's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to thank everyone again for thier input. Just to update. I have transfered to another facility that will still meet my contract obligations and I have discussed my issues with an attorney...

  4. Need to Vent

    nurse555 replied to nurse555's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all for the input. In my opinion I think they're trying to make me quit. I have had absolutely no problems with the 3 previous DONs just this one. Zim where are you located? It sounds as...

  5. Experience

    nurse555 replied to nurse555's topic in Travel

    Thanks for your responses and your great advice. I think I'm going to ask about a job shadow experience for both to see it in the real world and not as a student. I truly appreciate your input....

  6. Experience

    nurse555 posted a topic in Travel

    I have read on this site that you need 1-2 years of experience before traveling. I am a soon to be new grad and need some advice. I have an interview coming up and am undecided as to what area to...

  7. Does Anyone feel the same way about these LTCs??

    nurse555 replied to gt4everpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To the OP welcome to geriatrics. Not all places are like this. A lot depends upon your management team and their focus and views. Some of this might seem kind of excessive it happens a lot but...

  8. Held Hostage By The Schedule!

    nurse555 replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    I feel for you. We have the same situation where I am. Unfortunately most of the scheduling has to do with if you have came in extra and been a team player(HaHa!). If you haven't been a team player...

  9. MDS Coordinator salaries

    nurse555 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Where at in central Illinois? I am from there also and would also like to get into consulting.

  10. High fall risk

    nurse555 replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This isn't a reply but a related question. Has anyone had experience in dealing with fed survey with high fall risk folks. I'm just curious to hear what their take on this is.

  11. Federal Survey Experiences

    nurse555 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just wondering if anyone has any experiences they would like to share regarding this. My facility is in the process of having a federal survey done and I have never dealt with this before. Thanks for...

  12. Federal Survey Experiences

    nurse555 replied to nurse555's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nurse Thank goodness they are gone now. The major area of concern for them was falls. Just curious how did your survey turn out? Thanks

  13. EMT's and how to deal with them

    nurse555 replied to aprilleverett's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Have you talked with your DON or supervisor about this? Sometimes they can help you out with people like that. If not maybe talk with their supervisor. Who knows they may treat others that way not...

  14. Federal Survey Experiences

    nurse555 replied to nurse555's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the tips. I need all the advice I can

  15. MSN financial question

    nurse555 replied to nurse555's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks again for all your input. I appreciate the suggestions. Thanks for all your info Trauma. My company has a 2 year employment for their scholarship, just wondering how long your hospital...

  16. MSN financial question

    nurse555 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Just wondering if anyone knows of any programs that offer repayment of loans for anyone wanting to go into nursing education. Looking for alternative ways to finance my MSN. I know this type of aid...

  17. MSN financial question

    nurse555 replied to nurse555's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks so much for all your posts. Trauma I live in a small town near Beardstown. My current employer is paying for my ADN but that's the only tuition assistance they offer right know. What...

  18. DOES anyone find that Management in LTC is a problem?

    nurse555 replied to johnson0424's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    PJ-you sound like you work with me! Is it the staff or the multiple personalities that take over the management? My fav-the folks who talk about how much they care and let staff walk all over them,...

  19. Beat up by a resident, what to do??

    nurse555 replied to purple_angel24521's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Some of our more harmless looking residents are real sweet and then they're beating the crap out of you so it really doesn't matter what your physical size

  20. Beat up by a resident, what to do??

    nurse555 replied to purple_angel24521's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is this guy like this to other residents as well? If so and it isn't addressed it will lead to a huge problem especially if another resident is hurt. There are facilities out there that specialize...

  21. CNA's passing meds in ALF. What's your opinion?

    nurse555 replied to Marti Ann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a nurse I think CNA med techs are a bad idea. I worked in an ALF for a very brief time and left because I was not comfortable being responsible for someone passing out meds that only had an 8 hour...

  22. mds mountain of work with no help

    nurse555 replied to yasmina's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do you have a back up person? Most places have someone trained to fill in for vacations, etc. I sympathize with you for the backlog. I had a similar situation took the position and the state...

  23. MDS/Medicare Coordinator job...Need info please

    nurse555 replied to jaxnRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am the MDS coordinator for my facility. Although I have only been doing this for a few months, I love this job. I was at the point where after 11 years as a nurse I was ready to leave the...

  24. Anyone using MPAF for medicare assessments?

    nurse555 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm relatively new to MDS and I was wondering if any other MDS coordinators are using MPAF for your medicare assessments. I attended a training seminar and learned that in Illinois (I'm not sure...

  25. Anyone using MPAF for medicare assessments?

    nurse555 replied to nurse555's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Robin Thanks for the reply. At the facility I work at we have been told by consultant we can't use them. When I asked I was told it had to be done through pathlinks. Of course my reply then was it...