Bella'sMyBaby

Bella'sMyBaby

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  1. do other careers get "write-ups" as much as nurses?

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    As long as Nurses work for someone else this will continue..... Is Nursing really a "Profession" when we are owned by

  2. how can we fix healthcare if ppl keep abusing the system?

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    :rolleyes:Talk about Abusing the System....... How about Residents in LTC who are at the end of life & they get picked up by Rehab....for what???? What can Rehab possibly do for them when there's...

  3. Salary and responsibility of MDS coordinator/ Medicare case manager

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to limarie's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Sounds like Administrator & DNS thought if they played "Hardball" with you, that you would give in to their demands.....too bad it "Backfired" on

  4. Salary and responsibility of MDS coordinator/ Medicare case manager

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to limarie's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    :eek:OMG......I really feel for you! There are LTC Corporations that do not allow MDS Coordinators to do On Call/Work the Floor Nonsense. This facility is using you. Good for you for deciding to...

  5. managements new idea for call-lights

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like Some One was "REAL

  6. Turned in my Resignation

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Get out of that Hole!!! They are using you & as long as you allow it, they will continue to do so. There are LTC Corporations out there that do value their MDS Coordinators & do NOT allow...

  7. AANAC?

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I think it's definately a plus to be AANAC Certified. Some of the Long Term Care Corporations pay for the AANAC Certification. Go the the AANAC Website & look up the LTC Corporate

  8. Drama, Drama, Drama!

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to che○bella's topic in General Students

    Welcome to the World of Nursing!!! It only gets

  9. Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Where I live, Nurses aren't unionized, so I don't know much about pros/cons. I do know that Teachers are & they seem to have it pretty

  10. MDS 3.0

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to Strawberry63's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    MDS brings in the $$$ for the building. MDS Coordinators are all about Reimbursement. If we don't make budget; Corporate wants to know

  11. MDS 3.0

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to Strawberry63's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Told my consultant pretty much the same thing last week. Hopefully it won't be too bad after we get used to it...... As for On call/Working the Floor Nonsense....Won't do it. MDS is Reimbursement NOT...

  12. Turned in my Resignation

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    CCM.....You are an exception to the rule......Most Administrators & DON's I've worked with did not understand the MDS Process one bit. My experiences working under a DON turned into absolute...

  13. Turned in my Resignation

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    MDS Coordinators should not be put on a "On Call Rotation." MDS Nurses have their own jobs to do. Too many facilities take advantage of their MDS Coordinators. The MDS Dept. is "Reimbursement."...

  14. Scheduled to work called out due to snow--can I be fired?

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to Wsmith16's topic in General Nursing

    Did "Administration" offer to send out a 4X4 or a snowmobile to pick you up? Does the facility have an emergency snow plan? I think they were trying to intimidate you. You would be of no help to...

  15. New as an MDS Coordinator

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to BusyRN&Mom's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Will you be working with another MDS Nurse who will be training you? Check with your State MDS Coordinator to see if they offer training for new MDS Nurses. Also, I would highly recommend ANAAC...

  16. Is healthcare a right or privilege?

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to Treat et Street's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Over 60% of U.S. Bankruptcies are directly related to Medical Debt.

  17. An assistant

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Another thought about your workload........I have found that many times the MDS Dept. IS budgeted for additional staff, however the Administrator is giving the hours to the the Clinical Nursing Staff...

  18. An assistant

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I'm a little confused......when you say there are 2 care plan nurses, do the care plan nurses do MDS assessments as well? Do the care plan nurses write/update all the care plans in the building? If...

  19. Forced to quit, now what

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to lolo2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do you happen to be over 40? Any disabilities? The reason I'm asking is because I won a settlement for Discrimination. Just wondering if that may have been a factor in your

  20. Anyone heard of a DON losing their license?

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to Bug Out's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely! DON's can have their licenses revoked/suspended. A few years ago, the Attorney General's Office/Fraud Unit walked into our LTC facility due to a complaint from a State Surveyor. The...

  21. Am I too old to go back to school?

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And how old will you be in 4 years if you DON'T go back to

  22. What are your aspirations?

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to eveningsky339's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    To hit the Lottery then quit

  23. Nursing Without Stress: YOU CAN DO IT! (A Rant)

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to Sugarman's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever you're on.......I'd like some too!!!!

  24. Had the WORST shadow experience, am shaking

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to greenykilt's topic in General Students

    I would definately be talking with a good Labor Law Attorney......let's see........Hostile Work Environment........Emotional Distress..........Exposure to Body Fluids & Infectious...

  25. GETTING BURNT OUT OF LTC - suggestions please!

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to bossynurse101's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    OMG-----You're an MDS Coordinator & you're pulled to the floor & doing their jobs? You need to find an MDS Position where you are appreciated!! Good