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The census at our facility typically runs in the mid-80's. Before the advent of the ever-so-lovely COTs, I typically completed 62-72 MDS assessments a month. Now, it is typically in the mid-80's (not counting entry trackers)

And how do you like it? The facility I work for recently changed from RCS and RAVEN to another system (I won't mention the name). I am having such a hard time liking it, because it is so complex and difficult to use. I know I need to give it time,...

All nursing jobs have good and bad experiences. Do I like being an MDS coordinator? I left a great employer after 10 years because they re-structured and cut my RNAC position. I tolerated the "new" position I had only 6 months before I joined another...

It would also be very helpful if the Hospice agency can provide the MD-signed certifications of terminal illness as soon as they are updated. Too often I have had to call multiple times for them. They are needed so we can answer the question in Sec...

Good luck! If only change meant good things for once, but it rarely ever does.

I have tattoos, but because of my profession, I got them where they would not be visible in the work setting.

Well, my attempt to embrace change was not successful after a nearly 6 month try. I've been admittedly unhappy as an "assessment nurse", but good fortune came along in the form of an opportunity as an MDS coordinator at a much smaller facility than ...

I've gotten a gift of a nice hand lotion and lip balm which was truly appreciated- Avon's Silicone Glove is a good example of a perfect lotion for those of us who are constantly washing our hands (and no, I'm not an Avon lady!...)

3.0 has resulted in MAJOR changes in our facility, and I am so disheartened. We are a facility of over 180 beds. Prior to 3.0, we had 4 RNACs- 1 full time, and 3 at 32 hours a week. I had been an RNAC for 10 years. We were responsible for the ent...

I'm a rare one, I guess! I was hired as a totally inexperienced RNAC who had 12 years home health backround! I had NO experience as an RNAC, but dealt with PPS and the OASIS assessment process in home health. I guess I did okay... 10 years later, ...

I am admittedly discouraged and petrified about the upcoming change. Our corporation has handled everything with 3.0, with absolutely no input requested from us RNACs. Corporate went to all the nice seminars/training sessions, and now they will tra...

My best friend had a hard time in nursing school, and was on "probation" for borderline grades. She failed her state boards the first time. But she FLOURISHED as a nurse when she got out in the real working world! She is an excellent nurse with gr...

It's nice to know there are others from this area. I live right between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. I've lived here all my life, and in my middle age I really am ready for a change, if only Hubby and I could gather up the guts to move! (We are in ...

Ah, yes, I forgot about Hospice. Their nurse and/or social worker usually comes.

We invite the residents' FRP via letter, and give the resident a nice personal invitation that looks like a party invitation. Our response is great, with about 50-75% of the families and/or residents attending. The input of all, even an "incapable"...

I've been in LTC nearly 9 years, and the paperwork itself NEVER gets any easier! With all the rules and regs. required for LTC, the paperwork DOES seem like overkill! You do get used to it and it does get easier in time.

Your input is all appreciated, so bring it on! I'm a nurse for 25 years, and have had only 3 jobs- 5 years in a hospital, 12 years for a home health agency, and nearly 9 years at the nursing home I now work at. I am at a point in my career of 25 ye...

Well, after 25 years in nursing, I was able to get an 11 year old Corvette...better than no Corvette at all!

No, it was never my dream to be a nurse. I wanted badly to go into conservation, forestry, wildlife research (quite a far cry from nursing, I know!). However, my family was very poor, we had no car, and the babysitting job I had helped Mom pay the ...

I AM seriously considering going back to home health. I'm sure a lot of agencies provide flexibility with scheduling if I only want to work 32 hours a week. Thanks for the support!!

I am glad I'm not the only one who feels this way! I am 45 years old, a nurse for 25 years, and I am in a stage of burnout. I never "wanted" to be a nurse. My family was very poor, and I went to nursing school only because I could walk there (we h...

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it is a pleasure to have residents and families come.......most are very pleased with the care, and their input really helps our care planning.