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  1. MDS Cordinator

    rukiddingme replied to busy-bee's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The lady from the other facility showed-up today, but they wanted her to 'play MDS catch-up' since there were 8 due/overdue - so she didn't have time to do any training with me. I took a blank MDS...

  2. MDS Cordinator

    rukiddingme replied to busy-bee's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    well, things haven't been going so great @ the new job -- it figures. 1. the person that was doing the mds coord. job was gone when i went in for my first day - and no one else is doing the mds's....

  3. Resume Writing

    rukiddingme replied to zakuro's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe you should use that part of your education on a resume. When you get an interview, it probably wouldn't hurt to mention it then, so you could go into a bit more detail on the reasons...

  4. MDS Cordinator

    rukiddingme replied to busy-bee's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Well, when I start orientation on Tuesday, I'm sure I'll get to see an MDS, but for now, I wanted one to have for the weekend, while I look at the RAI manual they gave me. Thank you for the link....

  5. MDS Cordinator

    rukiddingme replied to busy-bee's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Oh, I forgot: The DON stated I have been hired to do MDS work - and would only be used as a floor nurse in an emergency. He also added that the previous MDS person didn't work on the floor during her...

  6. MDS Cordinator

    rukiddingme replied to busy-bee's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Well, I accepted the position/challenge!! The administrator had me stop in yesterday, and pick up the MDS/RAI Manual (that they downloaded off of the internet for me). Holy Cow! I start on Tuesday...

  7. Pay for LPN in USA

    rukiddingme replied to Young28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In Illinois, here's what I know. $16+ starting at LTC facility, that was county owned. $14+ for starting at a clinic. $22 to work in a prison(Dixon, IL) $19 for MDS specialist at a LTC facility....

  8. How long did you get a job after applying for a position in LTC and/or hospital?

    rukiddingme replied to seneyka's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've noticed it takes alot longer for clinics & hospitals to communicate with applicants. I recently started putting out resumes/applications - after being off work since last May, to have a baby...

  9. Mds

    rukiddingme replied to barbyann's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Well, I don't have all the answers yet - but will very soon. I have been offered an MDS position, and have absolutely no experience in it what-so-ever. The LTC facility I will work for has a...

  10. Help! First Interview as LPN

    rukiddingme replied to BC_Nurse's topic in Nursing Career

    In my experience, I've never been asked any scenario-like questions. I usually remember being asked 'why do you want to work here' - so be sure to have a reply for that. And how about 'what skills...

  11. options outside of nursing

    rukiddingme replied to gonzo83's topic in Nursing Career

    So can I ask why you want to leave the nursing field? This job that you want, outside of nursing, do you mean completely out of the nursing field? Or office work within the realm of nursing? What...

  12. MDS Cordinator

    rukiddingme replied to busy-bee's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Well, I have a day & a half to make a decision about the MDS position. My Mom thinks I should go for it - and if after some time, if I feel it's not for me, apologize to them and let them find...

  13. MDS Coordinator salaries

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

    Thank you BRemus - you just gave the exact reason as to why this LTC facility stated they were looking for someone they could 'train' to do MDS paperwork the way they wanted it done - to skip the 'bad...

  14. MDS Coordinator

    rukiddingme posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just wondering if anyone here has done MDS work. I recently interviewed for a position, but am really unsure if it's going to be my cup of tea. I've always been a hands-on, LTC nurse - and not sure if...

  15. MDS Cordinator

    rukiddingme replied to busy-bee's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Is there anyone else with insight on an MDS Coordinator position? I've been offered this in a LTC facility - I have absolutely no experience in it - and am very unsure if it's going to be 'my cup of...

  16. MDS Coordinator salaries

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

    I've just been offered a LTC MDS Coordinator position - I have no experience what-so-ever - and not quite sure if I'm going to accept it or not. The rate of pay told to me is

  17. Why is it so bad to be an LPN ????

    rukiddingme replied to hair_tie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It's not Bad - it's just someone elses opinion. I started my nursing career as a 'care aide' for handicapped persons. After that, I went on to be a CNA, and then an LPN - which was 11+ yrs ago. To...

  18. discouraged LPN in LTC

    rukiddingme replied to Viane1956's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just a suggestion - but if you are the "main" 3-11 nurse in you area, review the medications, and see about making time changes to help even-out your medication pass. So you are only looking at...