CaliforniaRN

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1. Geriatric Care Plans

   CaliforniaRN replied to rnanita's topic in Geriatric

   Polaris Group publishes a book that I find useful. Two books, actually, one for care plans based on the MDS and one for RAPs which, of course is based on MDS too. The two books are great. The care plan book is set up according to the domains trig...

2. school and work

   CaliforniaRN replied to AshleyKay's topic in CRNA

   I work full-time and this semester I am carrying 18 units. I am in a distance learning program that is quite demanding. I had to change my day schedule to accommodate my study time. Fortunately I do a job that allows me to flex my hours. I am wor...

3. Photos of Wounds on PDA's

   CaliforniaRN replied to CarVsTree's topic in General Nursing

   Using photodocumentation for wound healing is nothing new, and may be the best way to document progress in wound healing. What is new here is the use of technology. As a member of a risk management team, the questions I would consider are where are...

4. Prioritizing "Medical" Diagnoses

   CaliforniaRN replied to sparrowSN's topic in Geriatric

   SparrowSN-- It seems like you have serveral problems going on. One thing you need to do is get a handle on the expectations that your instructor has of you. Those need to be ironed out right away. Communication, Communication! If need be, have an...

5. MDS Roll Call Responders

   CaliforniaRN replied to Talino's topic in Geriatric

   You guys are good! I wish I could call the shots like you do! I am pretty much alone out here in rural California! I have my 2.0 and that 's about it! NO training on how to get my ADL scores up! And if I had reimbursements like you have in NY I'...

6. Can someone tell me what exactly HEALTH CARE SERVICES is?

   CaliforniaRN replied to BSC14's topic in General Nursing

   Hey BSC14! Remember DRGs (Diagnosis Related Groups for acute care) and one you may not be aware of for long term care, RUGs (Resident Utilization Groups)? These are Medicare classifications for diagnoses and procedures. In order for insitutions to...

7. Physician abuse of nurses

   CaliforniaRN replied to dlynn's topic in General Nursing

   Sheesh! Sounds like it's time to get a NEW job! One where your safety is not in jeopady. I would run to the nearest want adds. If there is ANY reason to stay in this job, it had better be a matter of life or death! Re-evaluate what's important t...

8. brtish nurses who work in USA

   CaliforniaRN replied to bettyboop's topic in General Nursing

   This is an interesting BB. This past week I posted to another BB thread at this sight where some of the USA nurses were discussing the skills of UK nurses, and I learned a few things. Nursing in the states is plagued by the same issues that nursing ...

9. Distance Learning/Study Habits

   CaliforniaRN replied to kimz's topic in Online Learning

   pixiel- It does not sound weird to try to stay ahead on your assignments if you are in a DL program. I certainy do that myself. And it's really paid off when I've had large assignments that require more time because of research and other demands. ...

10. Nursing in the UK

    CaliforniaRN replied to USnurse's topic in UK

    Well, Karen30, how about discussing your thoughts on retention of nurses. In the USA we have the Nurse Practice Act which up until now has not had much in the way of teeth in it. It was a great idea at the Federal level, and I applaud the fact tha...

11. Distance Learning/Study Habits

    CaliforniaRN replied to kimz's topic in Online Learning

    Hi Kim- I was taken by your plea for tips on studying with a Distance Learning program. You are right. Distance learning can be challenging. No question about it. I have been a distance learner since 1998, and I am still learning. I was, howeve...

12. Nursing in the UK

    CaliforniaRN replied to USnurse's topic in UK

    I was intrigued when I found this website when I took a much needed break from my studies today. It was quite an effort to search the site and find out how to register, though! The website is busy with text! In reading the postings I see a variety ...