rnwings

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 "I'm reading into the questions to much and making it more difficult for myself. I guess the biggest part for me right now is, understanding the questions they are asking, and giving the right information. I have done a few quarterlies and nobody seems to check my work. Just hope like heck I'm doing things right. Thank you again, just wanted someone to talk to :)

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 good idea what they do, was just wondering if anybody could give more detail I am a charge nurse on a unit and have recently been troubled with some back issues. wasn't sure where to go to find information, so thought I would start here with you. I am so excited and can't wait to start training.

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 busy med surge floor sometimes that is hard to do. And most times you don't know the pts well enough. Explain the med to the pts, the effects of the meds and make sure they understand to ask for help when when getting up. And the 2nd thing is to chart, chart, chart. So you can COVER YOUR BUTT. If you EVER have questions or are in doubt contact your supervisor, pharmacist, or better yet the doc.

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 get better for you.