lpnbecky123

lpnbecky123

SNF/LTC, ALF, Med surg, from CNA to ADON

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  1. M D S 3.0 Draft

    lpnbecky123 replied to Talino's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    ok, what do the new RAP's look

  2. LPN as MDS coordinator

    lpnbecky123 replied to nursejane236's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The MDS coordinator is the one who makes sure that the MDS is completed. Anyone can do the work if they have the knowledge & assessment skills. The skills include working the Raps. Some...

  3. uncooperative resident

    lpnbecky123 replied to nurseofalltrades's topic in General Nursing

    I firmly believe that all new residents to a SNF/REHAB/LTC should be given a script for antidepressants for at least the first 3 months, especially if they have never been in this environment. Yes it...

  4. Scheduled toileting not being done by certain CNAs

    lpnbecky123 replied to old rural nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would be tickled to death if the CNA's would come to me & say, "Mabel only uses the toilet when she first gets up & then after lunch, she stays dry the rest of the time. They would have...

  5. Scheduled toileting not being done by certain CNAs

    lpnbecky123 replied to old rural nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No place can toilet every resident every 2 hours. Who the heck came up with this schedule? I'll bet they figured since you must reposition everybody every 2 hrs you might as well toilet them. It...

  6. Help with RAP's...PLEASE!

    lpnbecky123 replied to catmom1's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    In my facility I work the RAPS. NATURE OF CONDITION, CAUSAL FACTORS (usually the diagnosis(es)) OTHER FACTORS, RISKS/COMPLICATIONS, REFERRAL, CARE PLAN (yes or no), COURSE OF ACTION. I make sure...

  7. Care Plans and Care Conferences-Help!

    lpnbecky123 replied to laurenbella24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What has worked for me is first thing I review the daily report, gather up telephone orders & check the charts for MED-A & managed care. I also look for incident reports. then I update care...

  8. Nebraska Nurses working in LTC

    lpnbecky123 replied to Aprilmist_99's topic in General Nursing

    I've spent most of my Adult life working in LTC in Omaha. From CNA to ADON. Not too much I haven't seen, but these folks continue to surprize me

  9. Took Nclex today and shut off @ 85

    lpnbecky123 replied to DeeDee143's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am so jealous. I took mine a million years ago with a #2 pencil & a proctor in the room, walking up & down the isles. I had to wait 8 weeks until my License was mailed to

  10. Getting started as MDS nurse

    lpnbecky123 replied to farmgirl2's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I have been doing the MDS/RAPS/CAREPLANS since the darn things started. My only advice is to keep it simple. pare your care plans down to 5 or 6, combine i.e.; ADL self performance/ Risk for falls,...