Rascal1

Rascal1

Med-Surg., Agency Nursing, LTC., MDS.

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  1. Hi to all nurses in Recovery

    Rascal1 replied to JJONES_RN_BS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Anne, I love your daushand pic...We have a mini hot dog,

  2. Hi to all nurses in Recovery

    Rascal1 replied to JJONES_RN_BS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations on coming up on a year ! I celebrated six months on January 5. I've focused the last six months to recovery alone. And congrats. to the other poster,Anne. Wow ! That is

  3. skilled charting

    Rascal1 replied to nrsbetrn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Yes, ask your MDS. person. Ooops, Don't tell her I said that !! Post cheat sheets containing Dx. specific observations and related testing done by nursing for the resident and what they did or need to...

  4. skilled charting

    Rascal1 replied to nrsbetrn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    What if we tack on a "little extra note" to the Med. A documentation cheat sheets at the nurses' station, it could say,"Just a little food for thought in this tough economic time--How do you Envision...

  5. I need a job !

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks... MDS job,...should have asked to meet the LPN I'll work with.I don't know how the duties are divided. Meetings,how many do I have to go to ? Letter says Base salary,paid biweekly. So,I'm not...

  6. Detox and Nursing???

    Rascal1 replied to twicexmommy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It happened to you and happens to millions of others. Don't let it hold you back. If You were stealing drugs from when you were working,then it would be on your record.You dealt with your problem and...

  7. nurse with arthritis

    Rascal1 replied to iwanna's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I've been on Prednisone for about six weeks now,but tapering off. Also,take Mtx. And I'm praying,because I have no health insurance at the

  8. skilled charting

    Rascal1 replied to nrsbetrn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    By charting every shift there are three chances to get it right ! Do the nurses understand that their notes play heavily into how much the facility is paid by Med.

  9. skilled charting

    Rascal1 replied to nrsbetrn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Many facilities chart every shift. And most struggle with getting the nurses to document the critical information required for medicare

  10. Hi to all nurses in Recovery

    Rascal1 replied to JJONES_RN_BS's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi, Welcome !! Good idea to focus your energy and time on your recovery.You'll find a lot of great advice and support here.I've heard of a group called, Nurses for Nurses, for recovery support.But I...

  11. AANAC?

    Rascal1 replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Having AANAC certification will definitely get you

  12. Should I take this job? ...

    Rascal1 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    There's a sucker born every minute... Small home, 85 beds,one Rn., (me) and an Lpn.doing the job. Her hours ? ... Home belongs to a big Corporation that is very stable. I get a base salary. Does...

  13. Should I take this job? ...

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    This attitude seems very prevalent. It's so discouraging. I don't know why I enjoy pain and punishment so much that I would go back to this treatment....Angers me beyond

  14. Heah,.. Am I right for this job ? ...

    Rascal1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a phone interview today at 1 pm.!! A large company is looking for an Rn manager for a small assisted living. I've done supervisory,MDS work and charge nursing at nursing homes for over 20...

  15. AANAC?

    Rascal1 replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Yes, Tara, It is well worth it ! It is widely recognized and respected. I will probably pursue this, myself, in the future. Great move

  16. Should I take this job? ...

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Thanks Tara, I know exactly what you mean. They lure you in ...then..Bam..Reality sets in. I did'nt get to meet the LPN when I was there. The Administrator reports a low turn over rate,with he being...

  17. Heah,.. Am I right for this job ? ...

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks

  18. I need some advice !!

    Rascal1 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm in the job hunt,after not working since April. I was "let go" secondary to my "absences",in my last two jobs. I'm now, starting over with a brand new attitude. How do I handle this in interviews?...

  19. I need some advice !!

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In other words,will every six weeks on call turn in to every 3

  20. I need some advice !!

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for your thoughts...No....not a cushy job,though !! Respondsible for completing ten page medicare reports detailing all the medical care of pts.,for medicare re-imbursement,submit them to the...

  21. Should I take this job? ...

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I'll have another nurse,Lpn ,though I'm not sure what her weekly hours are. I don't have the luxury of being able to know the incidentals,such as what the Adm. and DON are like,only met them once. Do...

  22. I need some advice !!

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks...

  23. I need some advice !!

    Rascal1 replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ok,... I recieved the formal job letter ," offer of employment" today on weds. ! Now, to interpret what some of it means. He says,my base salary is ..... Does that mean I am hourly or salary ?... I'm...

  24. On Probation having difficulty finding employment

    Rascal1 replied to reecey1968's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Excellent advice ! I'm going through a similiar experience. Not having worked since April,I've been having difficulty determining what to say to prospective employers about,"Why did you leave?"...

  25. What is your opinion/knowledge base on recovery programs?

    Rascal1 replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Talk about an A-Haaa moment ! Absolutely ! Three rehabs. later,the last of which I suffered a seizure and later dx.'d with Fibromyalgia that I can add to my already growing list of health...