rnwings

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1. Took a position as MDS Coordinator

   rnwings replied to rnwings's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Dear Raus61, Thank you for your response. I began my training last Wednesday. So far I understand your "gathering " of information. Putting it into the computer is another issue. They are telling me...

2. Took a position as MDS Coordinator

   rnwings posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Just took a position at work for MDS. I am an RN and have been at my place of employment in Michigan for 13 years now. I am starting my training tomorrow with an RN from that position. I have a pretty...

3. Pain Med Administration

   rnwings replied to nikkole318's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Yes, be sure you know the peak times of each med as well as the route. I would definately start with the smaller dose first and move my way up the chain. And assess assess, assesss. I know being on a...

4. Smoking coworkers and fair breaks

   rnwings replied to vlomankill's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I am a smoker, but we do not seem to have this problem where I work. I guess we respect each other and know that everyone desreves there right to a TIMELY break. Sorry for your frustrtion. Hope things...

5. Facility wants to take my RN title away

   rnwings replied to rnwings's topic in General Nursing

   Your awsome, I love this

6. Facility wants to take my RN title away

   rnwings replied to rnwings's topic in General Nursing

   Just wanted to say THANK YOU for yiur comment. It really means a lot when someone is

7. Facility wants to take my RN title away

   rnwings posted a topic in General Nursing

   The long term facility I work at wants to take away my RN title at the end of my name on my badge and put "Clinical Associate". Can they do this? I worked hard for my RN title and do not believe this...

8. What I do to relax

   rnwings replied to Babs0512's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Babs0512, I clicked on your suggestion on what you do to relieve stress. "The interview with God" And might I say How AWESOME ! ! ! ! I refered it to 10 friends. Thanks so much RN

9. Nurse-Patient Ratios

   rnwings replied to pattin13's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   babysitter2 Don't get me wrong, I love my job with all my heart, for my patients. But if your strong and versitile, you'll make it. Chin up. You can do it

10. Nurse-Patient Ratios

    rnwings replied to pattin13's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    jerzytech This sounds pretty good, compared to what I get. Where did you say you work? Are they looking for any

11. Nurse-Patient Ratios

    rnwings replied to pattin13's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    where can I find info on "UNION"? Could this cause my employment to be at risk? I've heard that at my facility when administation hears "UNION" they get a little

12. Nurse-Patient Ratios

    rnwings replied to pattin13's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Where can I find info on "union"? And, will this put my employment at risk? I've heard that when my facility hears "Unoin" the administration gets very

13. Nurse-Patient Ratios

    rnwings replied to pattin13's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work in a geriatric skilled facility. I am a RN charge nurse, pass meds to 28 residents have 3 CNAs and a Ward clerk. Most of my residents are, demencia, alzheimers, quit a few parkinsons and the...